Personal Social Health and Economic (PSHE)
Relationships & Sex Education (RSE)
Respect for Cultures and Beliefs
At Dallington School, children develop respect for their own cultures and beliefs and learn to appreciate what it means to be a positive member of a diverse, multicultural society.
Cross-Curricular Integration
We incorporate the thoughtful and wide-ranging promotion of children’s spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development into our cross-curricular topic work. We also provide a discrete focus to our PSHE and RSE programme, through which children develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy, safe, and prepared for life and work.
Impact of Well-Delivered PSHE
We understand that well-delivered PSHE programmes impact children’s academic and non-academic outcomes. The subject aims to develop children’s resilience, self-esteem, risk-management, teamwork, and critical thinking in the context of three core themes: health and well-being (including economic well-being), relationships, and living in the wider world.
Circle Time and Social Skills
In Circle Time, children can discuss issues or solve problems in a safe space. They are encouraged to use the social skills of sharing in a group, taking turns, and joining in with other children. In addition, children’s emotional health and mental well-being are paramount in our approach, and a range of activities and events support the positive development of this extremely important area.
Tailoring the PSHE Curriculum
With guidance from our partners at the PSHE Association, we ensure that Dallington’s own programme reflects the needs of our children and community. Curriculum content and expectations in all areas are adjusted for the age and readiness of the children.
Exploring Beliefs and Values
We explore beliefs, respect all faiths, feelings, and values, and enjoy learning about ourselves and the surrounding world through the use of our imagination, creativity, and reflection. We support the children to recognise right and wrong, respect the law, understand consequences, investigate moral and ethical issues, and offer reasoned views.
Encouraging Independence and Problem-Solving
The children are given the opportunity to make choices and solve problems for themselves. Adults support children’s ideas and use open-ended questions to encourage the generation of new ideas.
Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)
RSE is embedded in the PSHE programme, and we work closely with parents to ensure that we deliver the subject in the most beneficial way for our children.