PSHE at Cowley Hill

At Cowley Hill, the aim of PSHE is to help children to acquire and develop knowledge and understanding of their world and the world around them in order to help them develop as young citizens. In an ever-changing world, it is important that the children have opportunities to explore, clarify and if necessary challenge their integrity and beliefs. Developing an understanding of themselves, empathy and the ability to work with others will help children to form and maintain good relationships. We follow Hertfordshire’s “5 ways to Wellbeing” pathway, which enables children to engage with, and experience key elements of wellbeing. This assists the development of skills that enables them to think about and look after their own wellbeing, for life.

• Put children at the centre of social, emotional, moral, and spiritual development
• Build confidence and emotional repertoire through structured learning
• Create a whole-school approach that permeates all aspects of school life
• Support children's emotional needs, social skills, and mental health
• Enhance learning capacity and academic achievement by addressing barriers to learning

• Progressive and spiral core programmes
• Linked assemblies and shared vocabulary
• Adult modelling
• Outdoor lessons
• Social games at lunchtime
• Links to beliefs and worldviews
• Age and stage-appropriate materials
• Statutory Relationships and Health Education curriculum coverage
• Mindfulness-based approach

• Social skills and emotional literacy
• Positive mental health
• Strong relationships with self and others
• Self-esteem, resilience, and confidence
• Behaviour and school ethos
• Empathy and relationships
• Learning capacity
• Ability to cope in the wider world