Why do we learn PSHE?
Our PSHCE curriculum aims to equip our children for the ever-changing modern world, physically and emotionally, giving them the knowledge to make choices both in school and the world beyond Franklin. Within the curriculum we cover health, relationships, safety, careers, and financial education, as well as focusing on the wider community and our British values. We believe that all of these will enable our children to be informed and resilient individuals.
It teaches pupils positive, healthy relationships with both themselves and others and to lead a healthy lifestyle including mental well-being which is as ever important in our current climate.
Through the use of discussion, they learn to make responsible decisions but also understand how to be safe in everyday life including online.
We believe it is important that our pupils are able to navigate the social complexities of the world, understanding differences of others and leaving Franklin able to show tolerance and respect.
It is important that our pupils become well-rounded and active citizens in our community. They learn about our ARISE values which are embedded into life at school preparing them to understand the links to our British Values and the rule of law.
Our approach
The school teaches PSHCE in a consistent manner across all key stages. All children follow the same headings in each half term with carefully mapped progression within each topic. These topics are:
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Staying healthy and safe
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Relationships with myself and others
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Personal Development and the future
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Being a part of our community
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Understanding and managing money
Our curriculum is responsive and adaptable to the needs of our pupils. We aim to equip, engage, support, motivate and challenge their views and ideas, within a safe space, whereby kindness, honesty and respect are at the forefront.
Year 1
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| Staying healthy and safe in our world: Exercise at school, Making Healthy Choices, Hygiene Routines, My emotions, Safe play with friends, and Things that make me happy | Staying healthy and safe in our world: Road safety, Fire Safety, People who help us, Strangers, Smart Rules: E safety, and How technology makes us feel |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Relationship with myself and others: People who take care of me, Recognizing privacy and permission, Respect, Being a good friend, and Getting on and falling out | Personal development and the future: Recognizing my skills, Working hard, Overcoming obstacles, Seeking help, Being proud, and Role model |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Being a part of our community: What shops and services are in my local community; How do you get to school?; How has our school changed over time?; How has Kensal Rise station changed over time?; and Community Experience | Understanding and managing money:
Where my money comes from; Value of coins; Saving and spending; and Keeping money in different places |
Year 2
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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Staying healthy and safe in our world: Physically active at home; Healthy balance diet; Sun Safety; Being relaxed; Steps to support respectful safe relationships; and Frustrations/triggers and coping mechanisms |
Staying healthy and safe in our world: Rail Safety; Water Safety; Smartie the Penguin; Accessing the internet responsibly; Cyber bullying; and Online friends |
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Relationship with myself and others: Building self-esteem; Celebrating differences; Making friends; Managing hurtful behavior; and Standing up for yourself and others |
Personal development and the future: Learning styles; Celebrating strengths and recognizing weakness; Setting goals; Reflecting and changing; Jobs; and Role Model |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Being a part of our community: How does our community help us get around?; Why should we recycle?; What can alumni tell us about Franklin?; How has Queens Park changed over time?; and Community Experience |
Understanding and managing money: How money developed; Keeping a track of my money; Saving money; and The wants and needs of others |
Year 3
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Staying healthy and safe in our world: Exercising different parts of the body; Preparing healthy meals; The importance of sleep; Maintaining a healthy mind; Keeping yourself safe and confidence to speak up; and How to support others mental health |
Staying healthy and safe in our world: How can I keep other safe; Emergency services; Who should I talk to online; Talking with respect online; What should I do if I’m worried?; and How long should I be online for |
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Relationship with myself and others: Diversity in families; Recognising the nature and effects of bullying; Importance of self-respect; courtesy and being polite; Trust and secrets; and Disagreeing and remaining friends |
Personal development and the future: Tackling new challenges; Practice; Perseverance; Learning from my own mistakes and other’s mistakes; Learning with others; and Role Model |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Being a part of our community: What cultural experiences are available in our community?; Why should we reduce pollution?; What is the history of the school?; What can we learn from our war memorials?; and Community Experience |
Understanding and managing money: Earning money; saving and spending; Ways to pay; and Bank accounts |
Year 4
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Staying healthy and safe in our world: Types of exercise; Risks linked with unhealthy eating; Drugs as medicine; Managing change and loss; Privacy in the home boundaries and consent; and Recognising and dealing with everyday mental health |
Staying healthy and safe in our world: Personal well-being (stranger danger); Rules and laws; Cyberbullying; Private and personal information; Protecting your information online; and Credibility of online information |
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Relationship with myself and others: Sustaining positive, healthy relationships; Resisting bullying; Responding respectfully to a wide range of people; Empathy; Family conflict and how to manage it (child centred) |
Personal development and the future: Aspirations; Motivation and enthusiasm; Becoming an expert; Resilience; Qualifications; and Role Model |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Being a part of our community: How does the community support those in need?; How can we reduce our food waste?; How has Ark Franklin been in the news?; What can maps tell us about how our curriculum has changed over time?; and Community Experience |
Understanding and managing money: Keeping a track of money; Needs and wants; Lending and borrowing; and Helping others |
Year 5
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Staying healthy and safe in our world: Inactivity sedentary lifestyle; Approaches to healthy eating; Steps to avoid illness; Managing stress and pressure; How to report concerns; and Mental health stigmas |
Staying healthy and safe in our world: First Aid; Strangers online; Social Media; Digital footprint (how it affects later life); Finding a balance with media; and Scams |
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Relationship with myself and others: Marriage and civil partnership; Being safe with technology; Challenging prejudice and stereotypes; Judging by appearance; and Jealousy |
Personal development and the future: Setting realistic goals; Emotions in success; Overcoming disappointment; Making a difference in the world (volunteering); University; and Role Model |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Being a part of our community: How do charity shops support the local community?; Should we support our local businesses?; How has being a student at Franklin changed over time?; How was Kensal Rise affected by the Blitz?; and Community Experience |
Understanding and managing money: Links between money and work; Foreign currency; Advertising; and Protecting my money |
Year 6
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Staying healthy and safe in our world: Overexercise; Effects of school; Smoking and drugs; Mine and others mental health; Consent recognising and reporting feelings of being unsafe with an adult; and Stress and managing your stress |
Staying healthy and safe in our world: Who can I look up to?; Strangers in person; Online identity of myself and others; Self-image when using media; Digital consent; and Fake news |
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Relationship with myself and others: My values and those of others; Recognising and managing peer pressure; Types of relationships and managing feelings/rejection; Assertiveness in relationships; and Combating discrimination |
Personal development and the future: Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation; Choosing a career; Gender stereotypes in jobs; Making a plan to achieve goals; How dreams and goals can change; and Role Model |
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Being a part of our community: What is the purpose of social housing?; How should we behave in our local community?; How has being a staff member at Franklin changed over time?; Who was Rosalind Franklin and why do we remember her?; and Community Experience |
Understanding and managing money: Wider communities; Independently managing money; Getting value for money; and Disparities in wealth, material wealth and happiness |