Why do we learn RSHE?
At Ayrton, we believe a well-rounded citizen:
- feels they can have open and honest conversations in a space where they feel safe.
- is given the skills and knowledge to make safe and informed decisions about themselves and the world around them.
- is equipped with a secure understanding of risk, so that they can identify risks that may present to them.
- is taught how to implement, and develops their understanding of, a healthy lifestyle.
- knows what a healthy relationship looks like and has an awareness of sexual and health education.
- has the same opportunities and learning experiences regardless of their starting point.
Our approach
Implementation
Our RSHE curriculum is:
- taught weekly for 45 minutes by the class teacher, who has the best relationships with their children.
- taught in a mixture of ways appropriate to the topic. This includes circle times, drama activities and written responses.
- a spiral and progressive scheme of work called SCARF.
- tailored to reflect the needs of our children and our demographic.
- mapped out to cover 6 main topics – me and my relationship, valuing differences, keeping myself safe, rights and responsibilities, being my best and growing and changing. - consciously linked to our key values here at Ayrton. These are: respect, inclusion, kindness, resilience, responsibility, and community.
Impact
To measure our success, we:
- use cover sheets to show conversations and content that has been taught.
- gather data from pupil interviews and questionnaires.
- carry out regular book looks to celebrate and monitor children’s work
- ensure our pupils in year 6, leave Ayrton prepared with the skills to be well rounded individuals.
Enrichment
In addition to the RSHE curriculum, enrichment is offered through:
- Trips to the House of Parliament
- Visitors in assemblies such as RNLI, the Guide Dogs, Firefighters, Police, and our local MP
- A week of visitors across a range of careers to inspire children.
- Key dates and celebrations of different cultures planned throughout the year.
Reception
| Autumn | |
|---|---|
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What makes me special |
| Spring | |
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Keeping my body safe |
| Summer | |
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Keeping by body healthy – food, exercise, sleep |
Year 1
| Autumn | |
|---|---|
| Feelings Getting help Classroom rules Special people Being a good friend Recognising, valuing and celebrating difference Developing respect and accepting others Bullying and getting help |
| Spring | |
|---|---|
| How our feelings can keep us safe – including online safety Safe and unsafe touches Medicine Safety Sleep Taking care of things: Myself, My money, My environment |
| Summer | |
|---|---|
| Growth Mindset Healthy eating Hygiene and health Cooperation Getting help Becoming independent My body parts Taking care of self and others |
Year 2
| Autumn | |
|---|---|
| Bullying and teasing Our school rules about bullying Being a good friend Feelings/self-regulation Being kind and helping others Celebrating difference People who help us Listening Skills |
| Spring | |
|---|---|
| Safe and unsafe secrets Appropriate touch Medicine safety Cooperation Self-regulation Online safety Looking after money – saving and spending |
| Summer | |
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| Growth Mindset Looking after my body Hygiene and health Exercise and sleep Life cycles Dealing with loss Being supportive Growing and changing Privacy |
Year 3
| Autumn | |
|---|---|
| Rules and their purpose Cooperation Friendship (including respectful relationships) Coping with loss Recognising and respecting diversity Being respectful and tolerant My community |
| Spring | |
|---|---|
| Managing risk Decision-making skills Drugs and their risks Staying safe online Skills we need to develop as we grow up Helping and being helped Looking after the environment Managing money |
| Summer | |
|---|---|
| Keeping myself healthy and well Celebrating and developing my skills Developing empathy Relationships Changing bodies and puberty Keeping safe Safe and unsafe secrets |
Year 4
| Autumn | |
|---|---|
| Healthy relationships Listening to feelings Bullying Assertive skills Recognising and celebrating difference (including religions and cultural difference) Understanding and challenging stereotypes |
| Spring | |
|---|---|
| Managing risk Understanding the norms of drug use (cigarette and alcohol use) Influences Online safety Making a difference (different ways of helping others or the environment) Media influence Decisions about spending money |
| Summer | |
|---|---|
| Having choices and making decisions about my health Taking care of my environment My skills and interests Body changes during puberty Managing difficult feelings Relationships including marriage |
Year 5
| Autumn | |
|---|---|
| Feelings Friendship skills, including compromise Assertive skills Cooperation Recognising emotional needs Recognising and celebrating difference, including religions and cultural Influence and pressure of social media |
| Spring | |
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| Managing risk, including online safety Norms around use of legal drugs (tobacco, alcohol) Decision-making skills Rights and responsibilities Rights and responsibilities relating to my health Making a difference Decisions about lending, borrowing and spending |
| Summer | |
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| Growing independence and taking responsibility Keeping myself healthy Media awareness and safety My community Managing difficult feelings Managing change How my feelings help keeping safe Getting help |
Year 6
| Autumn | |
|---|---|
| Assertiveness Cooperation Safe/unsafe touches Positive relationships Recognising and celebrating difference Recognising and reflecting on prejudice-based bullying Understanding Bystander behaviour Gender stereotyping |
| Spring | |
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| Understanding emotional needs Staying safe online Drugs: norms and risks (including the law) Understanding media bias, including social media Caring: communities and the environment Earning and saving money Understanding democracy |
| Summer | |
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| Aspirations and goal setting Managing risk Looking after my mental health Coping with changes Keeping safe Body Image Sex education Self-esteem |