PSHE

What is PSHE?

PSHE is an acronym for 'Personal, Social, Health and Economic' Education.

"PSHE education is a school curriculum subject in England that helps children and young people stay healthy, safe and prepared for life – and work – in modern Britain." (PSHE Association)

At Mesty Croft Primary we believe that PSHE is fundamental role to our school ethos and the wellbeing of our children. The aim of our PSHE curriculum is to prepare children for the opportunities, experiences and responsibilities of life in our ever-changing society. We aim to give our children the knowledge and tools to grow and flourish into successful and healthy individuals. Our children deserve every opportunity to achieve their best; supporting their social, emotional and mental health plays a significant part in all aspects of their life, including achieving their academic potential.

PSHE underpins our school values: BRANCH (Balance, Reflection, Aspiration, Nurture, Communication and Health) and contributes to every area of our school curriculum, in particular Science, PE and RE.

PSHE is taught via weekly whole school assemblies, Picture News and through dedicated weekly lessons in class.

Our PSHE Lead in school is Mrs Finch (Year 1 Classteacher). If you wish to contact her please do so via enquiries@mestycroft.sandwell.sch.uk using 'PSHE' in the Subject.

At Mesty Croft Primary we have chosen to adopt the scheme SCARF. The acronym SCARF represents its core values:

Safety

Caring

Achievement

Resilience

Friendship

The six themes of SCARF:

Me and my relationships: Explores feelings and emotions, develops skills to manage conflict, help children to identify people who are special to them. We equip them with skills to recognise the qualities of healthy friendships and how to manage them.

Valuing difference: acknowledges the differences that we see in our local community and beyond while developing acceptance and appreciation for those differences that make us unique and interesting. We help children to develop respectful relationships with others, recognise bullying and, for older children, to understand their responsibilities as a bystander. This contributes to a school's work around British values.

Keeping myself safe: We cover safety aspects from statutory Relationships Education, including helping children to identify trusted adults in their lives, what to do when faced with a dilemma, and recognising appropriate and inappropriate touch.

Rights and responsibilities: Explores broader topics of including looking after the environment, economic education and the changing rights and responsibilities children have as they grow older.

Being my best: Focuses on keeping physically healthy, developing a growth mindset to develop resilience. We learn about setting goals and the steps needed to achieve our goals

Growing and changing: Physical and emotional changes that happen to children as they grow older, including changes at puberty and how to approach this with confidence. This is complemented with content reflecting our ever-evolving relationships with others.

Long Term Plan

Policies

Parents

Click on the link below to find out how the SCARF values of Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience, Friendship can help your child to be their best - both at school and at home.

Choose from the menu of family activities or support and find out how to build positive relationships and help your child be a confident learner.

Family SCARF (coramlifeeducation.org.uk)

Family Support Practitioner

We have a Family Support Practitioner in school; her name is Mrs Dhanda and she is always available for any support you may need. To make an appointment with her please visit or contact the school office (0121 556 0854) or email via enquiries@mestycroft.sandwell.sch.uk using 'Family Support' in the Subject.

Sandwell Family Hubs

Their mission is to help all families in Sandwell Thrive:

"Our Family Hubs will offer the right help, in the right place, at the right time by offering services and support for all families with children aged 0 to 19 (or 25 with SEND) and extra support is available for families during pregnancy and in your baby’s first years."

Family Hubs are open Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (closed on Saturdays and Sundays).

Our local Family Hub is: