Personal, Social & Health Education
At Ashperton Primary Academy School, we use the JIGSAW curriculum to provide pupils with the knowledge, understanding, attitudes, values and skills they need in order to reach their potential as individuals and within the community.
Pupils at Ashperton are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities and experiences across and beyond the curriculum, contributing fully to the life of their school and communities. In doing so they learn to recognise their own worth, work well with others and become increasingly responsible for their own learning. They reflect on their experiences and understand how they are developing personally and socially, tackling many of the spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up.
They learn to understand and respect our common humanity; diversity and differences so that they can go on to form the effective, fulfilling relationships that are an essential part of life and learning.
Our PSHE Curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils:
- Value self and others
*Have a sense of purpose
- Form relationships
- Make and act on informed decisions
- Communicate effectively
- Work with others
- Respond to challenge
- Be an active partner in their own learning
- Be active citizens within the local community
- Explore issues related to living in a democratic society
- Become healthy and fulfilled individuals
Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE):
RSHE is an important part of our curriculum, supporting children’s personal development and wellbeing. We aim to provide pupils with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to build positive relationships, stay safe, and make informed choices about their health. Through age-appropriate lessons, we promote respect, kindness, and self-awareness, helping children to understand their emotions and the importance of physical and mental wellbeing. Our goal is to equip pupils with the confidence and resilience they need to thrive both now and in the future.
British Values:
British Values are at the heart of our school ethos and underpin everything we do. We aim to promote the key principles of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Through our curriculum, assemblies, and daily interactions, we encourage children to develop a strong sense of right and wrong, respect for others, and an understanding of their role within a diverse society. Our goal is to nurture confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals who are well-prepared for life in modern Britain.
