Pshe, RSHE AND RE

At Barnfields Primary School, we understand that it is our responsibility to deliver a high-quality, age-appropriate and evidence-based relationships, sex and health curriculum for all our pupils. Our PSHE curriculum equips children with relevant and meaningful content, which is supported through a strong emphasis on emotional literacy, building resilience and nurturing mental and physical health. With an ever-changing society, we are able to provide our children with a strong understanding of the diverse world around them. Our children are given the knowledge that they need to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, health and relationships, and to build their self-efficacy. The curriculum supports the wider work of the school in helping to foster pupil wellbeing and develop resilience and character that we know are fundamental to pupils being happy, successful and productive members of society.

At Barnfields we use the Staffordshire Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education (2023) as the basis for our RE curriculum alongside Jigsaw RE to assist in planning interesting, enquiry-based lessons. Jigsaw RE is adapted to suit the needs of Barnfields learners in order to cover all the Staffordshire dimensions and curriculum opportunities. As part of our RE curriculum, children are encouraged to explore ideas and symbolism, learn tolerance and immerse themselves in cultures which may differ from what they are familiar with. Starting at EYFS, children are exposed to major world religions and non-religious world views and prior knowledge is built upon each year as children progress through the school. Each year group explore six enquiry-based units each year, with Christianity and Islam running throughout the school. At Key Stage Two, children also study Sikhism. Additionally, children learn about non-religious world views such as Humanism. These studies reflect religions in the local area. Children are also exposed to religions such as Hinduism, Judaism and Buddhism through assemblies and other enrichment experiences such as guest speakers and Life Club.