Set in the context of a whole-school approach to safeguarding and support, Marton and District CE A Primary School’s approach to PSHE provides opportunities to teach safeguarding and ensure a zero-tolerance culture is adopted in our school, directly via an active curriculum. It seeks to build early emotional regulation, teach self-worth and child agency, epuipping pupils with the language and skills to recognise harm and seek help. PSHE teaches children to be safe, happy and prepared for life beyond primary School.
At Marton and District CE Primary School, our vision of “Sow, Nurture, Grow”, rooted in the parable of the mustard seed, reflects our commitment to helping every child flourish socially, emotionally, spiritually and academically. We recognise that pupils need the language, knowledge, skills and understanding and confidence to navigate relationships and friendships, manage their wellbeing, make safe and responsible choices, and contribute positively to the communities in which they live.
The PSHE curriculum and policy reflects our school community, vision and values. It is designed to inform, protect and nurture all Pupils so they can grow into safe, informed, confident and responsible citizens, able to grow within a diverse society throughout their lives.
I have come in order that you might have life—life in all its fullness. (John 10:10, GNB)
Church of England Vision for Education
Relationships
There are no outsiders in our school and this is fundamental to our Relationships curriculum. Our curriculum supports this message in informing our pupils, and fostering good relations across characteristics - between people who share a protected characteristic and people who do not share it. Furthermore, it teaches our Pupils to keep themselves safe as well as become able to form healthy relationships where they respect and afford dignity to others.
Sex Education (NON STATUTORY)
Parents have the right to request that their child be excused from some or all Sex education lessons. In the instance that a Parent requests their child to be excused, it will be communicated to the Head Teacher and Class Teacher and your wishes respected. Pupils will be provided with curriculum work outside of the classroom if excused from Sex education.