PSHE & RSE
PSHE (Personal, Social, and Health Education) and RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) are crucial components of a well-rounded education for our school. Here's why they're important and how they benefit our students:
Why PSHE and RSE are Important for our School:
- Develops well-rounded individuals: PSHE and RSE go beyond traditional subjects by equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to navigate life's challenges. They foster personal development, emotional well-being, and responsible citizenship.
- Promotes positive relationships: These subjects teach effective communication, empathy, and respect for others. Students learn to build healthy relationships, manage conflict constructively, and develop positive self-esteem.
- Improves decision-making: PSHE and RSE equip students with critical thinking skills to make informed choices about their health, well-being, and safety. This includes topics like managing finances, online safety, and understanding risks associated with substance abuse.
- Prepares for future success: These subjects address real-world issues that impact young people. By developing essential life skills, students are better prepared for adulthood, employment, and healthy relationships.
- Contributes to a positive school environment: By fostering emotional well-being and respect, PSHE and RSE contribute to a more positive and inclusive school climate where students feel safe and supported.
How PSHE and RSE Benefit Our School:
- Improved student well-being: These subjects address mental health awareness, stress management, and healthy coping mechanisms. This can lead to a happier, more resilient student body.
- Reduced social problems: By fostering positive relationships and responsible behavior, PSHE and RSE can help reduce bullying, violence, and other social issues within the school.
- Increased engagement: By addressing real-world issues relevant to their lives, PSHE and RSE can make learning more engaging and meaningful for students.
- Stronger school community: The skills and values taught in PSHE and RSE contribute to a more respectful and supportive school environment for both students and staff.
PHSE threshold Concepts:
- Identity: Students develop a sense of self, including their strengths, weaknesses, values, and beliefs.
- Relationships: They learn to build positive relationships with others based on respect, empathy, and effective communication.
- Emotions: Students develop emotional literacy by understanding and managing their own emotions, as well as recognizing and responding to the emotions of others.
- Choices and Consequences: PSHE helps students understand how their choices can impact themselves and others, fostering responsible decision-making.
- Rights and Responsibilities: Students learn about their rights as well as their responsibilities within the school community and society at large.
- Change: PSHE equips students with the tools to cope with and adapt to change, which is an inevitable part of life.
- Physical Health and Wellbeing: Students develop an understanding of healthy living, including nutrition, exercise, and personal hygiene.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing: PSHE promotes mental well-being by teaching students about managing stress, developing coping mechanisms, and seeking help when needed.
- Safety: Students learn about various safety aspects, including stranger danger, internet safety, and road safety.
- Diversity: PSHE fosters an appreciation for diversity and respect for people from different backgrounds.
Religion
Religious Education, Collective Act of Worship and Assemblies
Religious Education is taught in accordance with the National Curriculum.
All pupils attend a daily assembly (either in the hall or their classroom). We follow the Lewisham agreed guidelines for Collective Worship. A variety of beliefs are represented across the Federation, but the Federation has no particular affiliation to any religious denomination. In accordance with the Education Act of 1993, the majority of our assemblies reflect the broad traditions of Christian belief, but this does not mean Christian material is always used. At Adamsrill we believe that coming together as a group has an important social and educational value in itself, and it is hoped that all children will play a full part in our collective act of worship. If any parent wishes to exercise their right to withdraw their child from collective worship, this must be done in writing to the Head of School and the parent must work with the school to ensure alternative provision is put in place. We encourage a range of visits and religious visitors to enhance this area of the curriculum.
Essential characteristics of religiously literate pupils:
- An outstanding level of religious understanding and knowledge.
- A thorough engagement with a range of ultimate questions about the meaning and significance of existence.
- The ability to ask significant and highly reflective questions about religion and demonstrate an excellent understanding of issues related to the nature, truth and value of religion.
- A strong understanding of how the beliefs, values, practices and ways of life within any religion cohere together.
- Exceptional independence; the ability to think for themselves and take the initiative in, for example, asking questions, carrying out investigations, evaluating ideas and working constructively with others.
- Significant levels of originality, imagination or creativity, which are shown in their responses to their learning in RE.
- The ability to link the study of religion and belief to personal reflections on meaning and purpose.
- A wide knowledge and deep understanding across a wide range of religions and beliefs.
RE threshold Concepts:
- Understand beliefs and teachings: This concept involves understanding the key teachings of various religions.
- Understand practices and lifestyles: This concept involves understanding the day to day lives and practices of various religions.
- Understand how beliefs are conveyed: This concept involves understanding how books, scriptures, readings and other important means of communication are used to convey beliefs.
- Reflect: This concept involves an appreciation of how religion plays an important role in the lives of some people.
- Understand values: This concept involves an appreciation of how many people place values as an important aspect of their lives.
Overall, PSHE and RSE are essential for preparing students for life beyond the classroom. They empower students to make informed choices, build positive relationships, and thrive in a complex world. Read our PSHE and RSE curriculum map and overview by clicking the link below.