PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic)

At Windwhistle Primary School, we follow the Jigsaw scheme of learning from Reception to Year 6.  An overview of the programme is available via the attached documents. 

The Jigsaw scheme meets the expectations of the National Curriculum. 

Teaching about relationships  

Our approach to relationships education is informed by: 

a) The ethos of our school, which encourages children to respect themselves and each other, take responsibilities for their own decisions and actions and take responsibility for their family, friends, school and the wider community

b) The National Curriculum Science Programme of Study, which embeds aspects of Sex Education into the school curriculum

c) The statutory ‘Relationships Education and Health Education guidance 2019’ which makes Relationships and Sex Education compulsory in all state schools.  It also recommends that all primary schools should teach sex education, tailored to the age and the physical and emotional maturity of children.  This guidance has been further updated in 2025.

d) The views of the whole school community; the role of parents in the development of their children’s understanding about relationships is vital and we will provide opportunities for them to understand the purpose and content of Relationships and Sex Education and be involved in its development.  We inform parents through curriculum letters and the school website when aspects of Relationships and Sex Education will be taught. We also encourage an open-door policy to help ensure that parents can discuss issues with the school staff in a positive, sensitive and proactive manner.  Governors and staff also contribute to the development of Relationships and Sex Education and feedback from children informs content and the approach to teaching.