The aims of the PSHE Curriculum at Stockingford are:

• To promote mental health awareness and to inspire a ‘love of life’
• To develop knowledge of how to stay healthy and safe both physically and mentally
• To prepare our children for life and work in modern Britain by developing an understanding of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and respect for and tolerance of faiths and beliefs
• To participate in a wide range of discussions and events which raise further awareness of the local community and the wider world.

Delivering of PSHE lessons at Stockingford:

Our PSHE curriculum is carefully delivered through weekly discrete PSHE lessons. We follow the ‘Jigsaw’ PSHE programme.

PSHE is also embedded into other areas of the curriculum and day-to-day life of the academy though: School Council, Eco-Warriors, visiting local care homes, residential visits, working with the town council and supporting community events.

Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)

RSE is a mandatory part of children’s schooling. RSE is about the emotional, social and cultural development of pupils, and involves learning about relationships, sexual health, sexuality, healthy lifestyles, diversity and personal identity in an aged and staged appropriate way.