PSHE
At Springfield, we follow the Jigsaw PSHE Scheme of Work for the whole Primary School, from Nursery through to Year 6. It brings together PSHE education, emotional literacy, social skills and spiritual development in a cohesive programme of learning. SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) development opportunities are mapped throughout, enabling children to know and value who they are and understand how they relate to others in the wider world.
We have chosen Jigsaw because it provides a structured, whole‑school PSHE curriculum that aligns closely with our Aspire, Contribute and Explore values and the needs of our community. Its clear, consistent routines and predictable lesson structures are particularly effective for our pupils, offering stability and repetition for children who benefit from a highly supportive learning environment. Jigsaw’s strong focus on emotional literacy, self‑regulation and wellbeing directly supports our commitment to nurturing children’s emotional development, while the fully sequenced content ensures progression and full coverage of statutory RSHE. The inclusive, accessible resources are designed to meet diverse learning needs and build staff confidence, and the shared whole‑school approach strengthens behaviour, relationships and belonging—an essential foundation for vulnerable learners.
As a school, we strive for an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We want staff and pupils to respect one another and to work within a curriculum and ethos that supports wellbeing and emotional development. Our aim is to create an atmosphere where children are at the centre of everything we do, learning to problem‑solve, resolve issues and take risks in their learning and relationships, knowing that a supportive network is in place to guide them.
The Jigsaw curriculum takes a mindful approach to PSHE, focusing on six key areas of emotional development. Children are encouraged to share ideas, support one another and put key principles into practice. All year groups explore the same themes at age‑appropriate levels, building skills progressively throughout their school life. The six key areas of learning are:
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Autumn 1 |
Being Me in My World |
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Autumn 2 |
Celebrating Difference |
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Spring 1 |
Dreams and Goals |
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Spring 2 |
Healthy Me |
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Summer 1 |
Relationships |
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Summer 2 |
Changing Me |
RSE
At Springfield, we understand Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) to be about the emotional, social and cultural development of pupils. It involves learning about relationships, sexual health, healthy lifestyles, diversity and personal identity.
Jigsaw RSE includes four main aims for teaching RSE in primary schools:
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To enable young people to understand and respect their bodies and cope with the changes puberty brings, without fear or confusion.
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To help young people develop positive and healthy relationships appropriate to their age and stage of development.
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To support young people to develop positive self‑esteem and body image, and to understand the influences and pressures around them.
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To empower them to be safe and safeguarded.
Restorative approach
To help create a harmonious school environment, we use a restorative approach that supports children in self‑regulating their learning and behaviour. This approach is based on four key principles: respect, responsibility, repair and reintegration. We have trained THRIVE practitioners who work as part of our Pastoral Team to support this.
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