Garland Junior School

'Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education is an important and necessary part of all pupils’ education. All schools should teach PSHE, drawing on good practice, and this expectation is outlined in the National Curriculum.'

Relationships and Sex Education

(RSE) is an important part of PSHE education. Relationships education is compulsory for all primary school pupils, and relationships and sex education (RSE) is compulsory for all secondary school pupils.

When any school provides RSE they must have regard to the Secretary of State’s guidance, this is a statutory duty.

For PSHE we are following the programme devised by Coram Life Education. The Programme is called SCARF, and it focuses on the themes of Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience and Friendship. These themes are explored through 6 half termly units:

Me and my Relationships

Valuing difference

Keeping Myself Safe

Rights and Responsibilities

Being my Best

Growing and Changing

Further information for parents about the organisation is available here: https://www.coramlifeeducation.org.uk/family-scarf

Further information about the content of each unit in each Year group is available here: https://scarf-cdn.azureedge.net/assets/8018/Information_for_parents_RSE_V2.3.pdf

PSHE is a school curriculum subject through which children develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy, safe and prepared for life and work.

Our vision is to nurture and support children to become well-rounded individuals  who make a positive contribution to society. We emphasise, building resilience, increasing emotional awareness and also nurturing positive physical and mental health. This culture is an active part of school life and rooted in our school values of ‘Community, Curiosity, Creativity and Challenge’ to ensure that they are instilled in our children for life.