LOVE - SERVE - GROW
"Working together for the good of all"
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Our approach to personal development is rooted in nurturing the whole child. Through our PSHE and RSE curriculum, we support pupils in developing emotionally, socially and morally, helping them to understand themselves, build healthy relationships and make thoughtful choices. Alongside this, spirituality is woven through school life, encouraging reflection, curiosity and a sense of purpose. Guided by our Christian values of Love, Serve, Grow, and our vision of 'Working together for the good of all' we create a caring community where every child is valued and encouraged to flourish. By learning to love one another, serve their community and grow in character and understanding, our pupils develop the confidence, compassion and resilience they need to thrive both in school and beyond.
At St Michael's, PSHE and RHE is taught in classes using the ‘Jigsaw’ scheme of work. Jigsaw covers a variety of themes termly including: ‘Being Me in My World’, ‘Healthy Me’ and ‘Dreams and Goals’. Themes are then further explored and reinforced in whole school, key-stage and class worships, alongside our Christian Values. Although British Values are not taught as discrete lessons, the relevant skills are taught throughout PSHE, as well as the wider curriculum. The relationships and health part of the curriculum (RHE) is taught in the classroom within our PSHE sessions, as well as in aspects of science, P.E., computing, in the playground and also in our whole school worships. If pupils require additional support, interventions by our ELSA team and resourced from Place2Be are offered.
Jigsaw is structured into 6 termly Puzzles (units) with the whole school studying the same Puzzle at the same time. Lessons are talk-based and are more informal than other lessons so as to encourage an open forum for discussion and are adapted to respond to the needs of the class.
Please see the link below for the Jigsaw scheme progression map
Our Personal Development opportunities are designed to equip every pupil with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to thrive and be prepared for their next steps. We place a strong emphasis on developing pupils’ cultural capital, ensuring that all children are given meaningful opportunities to broaden their horizons and experience the wider world. Through a rich programme of enrichment, visits, leadership opportunities and community engagement, pupils develop confidence, resilience and a strong sense of identity. Inclusivity is at the heart of our approach; we ensure that opportunities are accessible to all so every child can participate, contribute and succeed. By nurturing curiosity, ambition and respect for others, we prepare our pupils to become thoughtful, responsible citizens who are ready for the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities of the future.
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