Teaching PSHE at Adelaide Primary is rooted in the understanding that effective PSHE education significantly benefits pupils’ well-being, academic success, and readiness to navigate modern societal challenges. We believe that PSHE fosters students’ emotional and physical health, equips them with key life skills, and enhances their ability to manage relationships, safety, and financial decisions.
At Adelaide, we follow the Jigsaw programme, a comprehensive and progressive scheme of work that supports our pupils from EYFS to Year 6. It covers key areas such as relationships, health education, and preparing children for life in a diverse and interconnected world.
We believe our approach ensures that PSHE is not just a subject which is taught in isolation and serves as a thread woven throughout all curriculum areas, with its principles reflected in subjects such as science, PE, and computing. This cross-curricular approach reinforces the importance of personal and social development in every aspect of learning and school life, ensuring PSHE is a core component of holistic student development.
What pupils think about our PSHE curriculum –
“I love the chime in ‘Calm Me.’ It helps me to relax”
“I like Jigsaw. We learn really important things and we get to talk about all sorts of things like building friendships and keeping ourselves safe”
“I like the games in Jigsaw. They are so much fun.”
