PSHE & Relationships Education
Jigsaw
At Hullavington we follow the Jigsaw PSHE scheme, a whole-school approach to supporting children's personal, social, health and emotional development, including Relationships and Sex Education (RSE). Through engaging, age-appropriate lessons, children develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to understand themselves, build healthy and respectful relationships, appreciate differences and make informed choices to support their health, safety and wellbeing.
This Jigsaw programme cradles and supports the PSHE development of children, meeting their needs and building knowledge and skills, It equips children with the skills they need to "mend" and grow, now and for the future. Jigsaw believes, as we do, that every child deserves to be included and valued.
The Jigsaw snapshot overview shows parents what is taught and when, in each year group. We have added the progression documents for parents-do have a look at the family questions.
Our Aims
Through PSHE and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), we aim to develop children's confidence, self-esteem and sense of identity, helping them to understand and manage their own feelings and emotions. We encourage children to build positive, healthy and respectful relationships, showing kindness, empathy and respect towards others. We aim to promote an understanding of diversity and inclusion, while developing children's awareness of how to keep themselves physically and emotionally healthy and safe. Through age-appropriate RSE, children learn about relationships, families, friendships, personal boundaries and the changes they experience as they grow. Our teaching encourages independence, resilience and responsible decision-making, equipping children with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to navigate everyday life and become happy, healthy and responsible members of society.
How We Teach PSHE
Jigsaw lessons provide a safe and supportive environment where children can share ideas, ask questions and reflect on their experiences. Learning takes place through discussions, circle time, stories, role play, group activities and mindfulness.
Our aim is to help every child develop the confidence, knowledge and life skills to become happy, healthy, respectful and responsible members of society.
What We Teach – The Six Jigsaw Themes
Our PSHE curriculum is organised into six themes, known as 'Puzzles'. Each theme is explored throughout the year, with learning building progressively as children move through school.
1. Being Me in My World
Children explore who they are, develop a sense of belonging and learn about their place within the classroom, school and wider community. They consider their rights and responsibilities and how their actions affect others.
2. Celebrating Difference
Children learn to recognise, appreciate and respect similarities and differences. They explore diversity, develop empathy and understand the importance of kindness, inclusion and standing up to bullying.
3. Dreams and Goals
Children are encouraged to think about their hopes and aspirations, set achievable goals and celebrate their achievements. They develop resilience, perseverance and an understanding that mistakes and challenges are part of learning.
4. Healthy Me
Children learn about looking after their physical and mental health. Topics include healthy lifestyles, nutrition, exercise, hygiene, emotional wellbeing, making safe choices and understanding how to look after themselves.
5. Relationships
Children explore the importance of positive relationships with family, friends and others. They learn about friendship, trust, respect, communication, personal boundaries and how to recognise healthy relationships.
6. Changing Me
Children learn about growing up and the changes they experience as they get older. This includes developing a positive body image, understanding emotions, learning about age-appropriate physical changes and preparing for new experiences and transitions.
What is covered in Relationships Education?
- Families and people who care for me, including the diversity of family groups
- Caring friendships
- Respectful relationships
- Online relationships, including online safety
- Being safe and staying safe in relationships
Parents do not have a right to withdraw their children from statutory Relationships Education. We teach about diversity and about respectful relationships in our community. Here at our school everyone is welcome!
What is covered in Health Education?
- Mental wellbeing
- Internet safety and harms
- Physical health and fitness
- Healthy eating
- Drugs, alcohol, tobacco and vaping
- Health and prevention
- Basic first aid
- Developing bodies, this includes teaching the correct names for external body parts and menstration
Parents do not have the right to withdraw their children from statutory Health Education, including lessons about puberty. However, parents do have the right to request that their child is withdrawn from any non-statutory Sex Education lessons. The guidance attached provides an overview of what is taught and when, alongside Appendix 4 of our PSHE/RSE Policy, which outlines the content covered in each year group.
Useful Documents
Jigsaw Content Overview
