PSHE

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”

Aristotle

Life Skills (Personal, Social, and Health Education, PSHE) is a vital part of our curriculum, helping students develop essential skills for leading happy, healthy lives. Through engaging activities, children explore topics like friendships, emotions, and safety, fostering empathy and respect within our school community. To enhance Life Skills, we use the online platform One Decision, which offers interactive lessons covering a range of topics, from emotional well-being to healthy relationships. Students engage with scenarios, videos, and quizzes that promote critical thinking and discussion. This integration of technology makes learning relevant and accessible, creating a dynamic environment where students can build important life skills in a fun way.

Parents and carers are encouraged to support their children’s learning by accessing the dedicated parent page on the One Decision website. This resource provides valuable information and tools to help families engage with the Life Skills topics covered in school. You can visit the parent page at One Decision Parent Page to explore helpful materials and tips for discussing these important topics at home. https://www.1decision.co.uk/resources/parent-carer-zone

In addition to our Life Skills curriculum, the school organises two dedicated Mental Health and Wellbeing Days each year. These special days teach students essential skills for maintaining their mental health and overall well-being through workshops on stress management, mindfulness practices, and resilience building.

To further support this initiative, children receive twice-yearly grids containing twelve activities focused on health and well-being that they can complete at home with their families. By prioritising mental health education and encouraging family engagement, we foster a supportive environment where students feel empowered to take care of their emotional well-being and support their peers.

Parents can email completed grids to parcegloshealthandwellbeing@croftymat.org to share their family activities and experiences, with certificates awarded in our celebration assemblies.

Documents

Please click here for our Life Skills Curriculum Statement (Intent, Impact & Implementation)