PSHE
The teaching and learning of PSHE at Little Digmoor links directly to our whole school curriculum intent. PSHE stands for Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education.
At Little Digmoor, our PSHE curriculum is rooted in fostering holistic development and well-being in children. It encompasses various crucial aspects aimed at equipping students with essential life skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of modern day Britain. This includes educating children about the risks of substance abuse and equipping them with strategies to resist peer pressure and maintain well-being through drug education. Financial education focuses on imparting fundamental financial literacy skills to enable responsible decision-making and effective navigation of economic challenges. Sex and relationship education aims to provide accurate information, fostering understanding, respect, and healthy attitudes towards sexuality and relationships. Additionally, PSHE emphasizes the importance of physical activity and diet for a healthy lifestyle, encouraging students to adopt positive habits and make informed choices.
Overall, PSHE equips students with the tools necessary for personal development, resilience, and success in various aspects of life, ensuring they lead fulfilling and responsible lives in an ever-changing world.
PSHE Association
At Little Digmoor, we use the thematic PSHE Association scheme of work. Children are taught all elements of the curriculum, and beyond, underneath the headings of Relationships, Living in the Wider World and Health and Wellbeing. These are then broken down into sub-headings. See the table below.
Zones of Regulation
Alongside the PSHE Association, we have also adopted the Zones of Regulation tool which helps children to self-regulate and further understand their emotions. This is integrated across school and is used on a daily basis.
The Zones of Regulation helps pupils:
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Improve competencies in co-regulation and self-regulation
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Self-Identify feelings, energy, and levels of alertness
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Build self-awareness of body signals as they relate to emotions
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Develop perspective-taking skills
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Integrate situational awareness with self-awareness to determine how to regulate
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Learn why regulation matters in relation to goals and well-being
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Identify, practice, and utilize effective regulation and wellness tools/strategies
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Understand when and how to use tools
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Build positive decision making and problem solving skills
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Reflect on situations or experiences
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Identify triggers and sparks that impact regulation
Zones of Regulation breaks down pupils emotions into four coloured zones. These can be found below.
