PSHE

At George Eliot, personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education is an embedded part of our broad and balanced curriculum. Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development is at the heart of our school ethos. British Values are promoted through the overarching aims and objectives of PSHE by supporting our children to become healthy and responsible members of society. It aims to help them understand how they are developing personally and socially, and tackles many of the moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up. We provide our children with opportunities for them to learn about rights and responsibilities and appreciate what it means to be a member of a diverse society. Our children are encouraged to develop their sense of self-worth by playing a positive role in contributing to school life and the wider community.

The aims of PHSE at our school are to:

• Help pupils develop feelings of self-respect, self-esteem, independence, confidence, empathy and pride.
• Help pupils to develop positive relationships with others based on mutual respect and understanding of differences.
• Help pupils express their opinions and respect the opinions of others.
• Equip pupils with the knowledge they need to be able to make choices that promote a healthy life-style.
• Provide a framework in which sensitive discussions can take place.

• Prepare pupils for puberty and give them an understanding of sexual development and the importance of health and hygiene.
• Create a positive culture around issues of sexuality and relationships.
• Teach pupils the correct vocabulary to describe themselves and their bodies.