PSHE

Our intent

Our curriculum for PSHE aims to develop resilient, independent learners who are well prepared for all aspects of life during their time at our school, and as they progress in the world beyond. Our use of the Jigsaw Approach across the whole school to deliver the PSHE curriculum promotes the personal and emotional development of every child, whilst supporting their well-being in a nurturing and safe environment. Every child is an individual, and our curriculum enables them to flourish, develop and reach their full potential. Through our PSHE teaching and learning at St. Peter’s, we aim to enable our children to become successful, confident, self-motivated learners who are responsible citizens.

What pupils will learn

We use Jigsaw, which is a mindful approach, to deliver PSHE at St. Peter’s. This is a scheme of learning, which brings together PSHE and RSE Education, emotional literacy, social skills and spiritual development. It is a whole school approach, where all year groups are working on the same theme (Puzzle) at the same time. Children are at the heart of Jigsaw and the use of the Jigsaw Approach aims to improve their capacity to learn, their resilience, emotional well-being and mental health and in doing so, to enhance their life-chances.

Jigsaw 3-11 offers a comprehensive Programme for Primary PSHE, including statutory Relationships and Health Education, in a spiral, progressive and fully planned scheme of work. The PSHE lessons will give the children relevant learning experiences to help them navigate their world and to develop positive relationships both with themselves and with others.

Jigsaw consists of six half-term units of work (Puzzles), each containing lessons (Pieces) delivering the PSHE curriculum over the course of the year. The whole school will be working on the same theme, which builds upon learning each year as children progress through their time at St. Peter’s.
Term 1 (Autumn 1): Being Me in My World
Term 2 (Autumn 2): Celebrating Difference
Term 3 (Spring 1): Dreams and Goals
Term 4 (Spring 2): Healthy Me
Term 5 (Summer 1): Relationships
Term 6 (Summer 2): Changing Me

How we teach PSHCE

Each Jigsaw lesson has two clear Learning Intentions: one linked to Relationships and Health Education and the other to developing emotional literacy and social skills. Lessons follow a consistent five‑part structure across the school, ensuring a coherent, progressive approach as children move through the year groups.

Connect Us – engaging, inclusive activities that build relationships, collaboration and social skills.
Calm Me – mindful practices that create a calm, focused learning environment and support children’s emotional and spiritual development.
Open My Mind – introduction of the lesson theme through activities designed to spark interest and thinking.
Tell Me or Show Me – opportunities for children to share ideas and feelings using a range of interactive approaches.
Let Me Learn – active learning tasks where children apply new knowledge through discussion, drawing, writing or problem‑solving.
Help Me Reflect – structured reflection that helps children consolidate their learning and understand their personal progress.

Assessment and progress

Assessment is ongoing throughout Jigsaw lessons and is informed by class discussions, observations and children’s work. Each lesson’s two clear Learning Intentions help teachers assess understanding and use this to plan and adapt future teaching. Children regularly self‑assess in age‑appropriate ways, supporting reflection and helping teachers track progress and identify any additional support needed.

At the end of each half‑term topic, all classes complete a Jigsaw Thinking Pad, allowing children to demonstrate their understanding of the theme. Examples are collated in Class Jigsaw Journals, which provide an overview of learning and are regularly reviewed by the PSHE Subject Lead and shared with the wider school community.

Meeting individual needs

Jigsaw PSHE is inclusive and designed to meet the needs of all learners through a whole‑school, spiral curriculum. It integrates social and emotional learning, mindfulness and personal development using age‑appropriate materials and a consistent lesson structure. Opportunities for peer support and adult guidance help children develop emotional regulation, confidence and positive relationships. This consistent approach creates a supportive school ethos, enabling all children to access learning and thrive as they progress through the school.

Relationship Education, Sex Education and Health Education (RSHE)

From September 2020, Relationship and Health Education are compulsory in all primary schools. Sex Education is taught within our Science curriculum, but alongside our PSHE programme, and includes appropriate names of body parts and human reproduction. At St. Peter’s we follow the JIGSAW Scheme of Work and information about how RSHE is taught and what is taught in each year group can be found within this information pack for parents and carers. For all year groups RSHE is taught within the ‘Changing Me’ unit which happens in the Summer Term.

LGBT

Information about our approach to teaching about LGBT can be found by clicking here

The Church of England is committed to an education that enables people to live life in all its fullness and so have produced a document entittled Valuing All God’s Children which helps schools to offer the Christian message of love, joy and the celebration of our humanity without exception or exclusion. This document can be found be clicking here.

Resources & useful links

Jigsaw PSHE: A guide for parents and carers https://jigsawlivestcmsuk.blob.core.windows.net/umbraco-media/lsfhkbqe/jigsaw-information-leaflet-for-parents-and-carers-2023.pdf

Jigsaw RSHE: A guide for parents and carers https://jigsawlivestcmsuk.blob.core.windows.net/umbraco-media/u2gblcnk/rshe-a-guide-for-parents-and-carers-leaflet-sep-2023.pdf

Jigsaw LBGTQ in PSHE: information for parents and carers https://2677231e-1c4e-45c8-9e9b-5229d30f1c9c.filesusr.com/ugd/405508_6e5c82e6b7c041769e279e5f261aa081.pdf

Example Calm Me Time audio https://jigsawlivestcmsuk.blob.core.windows.net/umbraco-media/y3jffk0t/uk-3-11-generic-calm-me-time.mp3

Documents to download
Jigsaw Knowledge Content Overview https://jigsawlivestcmsuk.blob.core.windows.net/umbraco-media/bvfbdtc0/uk-3-11-12-snapshot-overview-map.pdf

Jigsaw Statutory Relationships and Health Education Overview https://jigsawlivestcmsuk.blob.core.windows.net/umbraco-media/jsafsdwf/jigsaw-3-11-and-rshe-overview-map.pdf