PSHE & RSE
PSHE education is intended to enable our children to become independent, confident, healthy and responsible members of our diverse society. At Sandilands, we provide a broad, balanced, stimulating and creative curriculum which is specifically tailored to meet the unique context of our school and families. At the heart of this we encourage a respect for and understanding of the universal rights of the child alongside the Sandilands values of Respect, Perseverance, Collaboration and Respect.
At Sandilands, we aim to develop a positive sense of self-worth and a deep understanding of the needs of others. Through PSHE we promote the development of the whole child by working towards the moral, cultural, mental, physical and spiritual development of each child.
We aim to develop key character skills, including decision-making, informed risk-taking, good communication and self-regulation strategies. We encourage the exploration of and respect for values held by different cultures and groups within the local community. We encourage honesty and respect in all relationships and nurture sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others.
We follow an adapted programme of study developed by Manchester Healthy Schools which follows the Department of Education’s updated Statutory RSE and Health Education Guidance as well incorporating recommended content from the PSHE Association. This scheme provides resources but there are times when resources are adapted or are used from a variety of sources to achieve our PSHE objectives for the children, these will be age appropriate.
The skills that children at Sandilands will develop will include, but are not limited to:
• Know and understand what constitutes a healthy lifestyle
• Be aware of safety issues, including online
• Understand what makes for good relationships with others
• Have respect for others regardless of race, gender and mental and physical disability
• Be independent and responsible members of the school community
• Be positive and active members of a democratic society
• Develop self-confidence and self-esteem and to make informed choices regarding personal and social issues
• Develop good relationships with other members of the school and wider community
RSE Policy
PSHE Policy