This area of the curriculum is concerned with developing skills such as independence, sharing personal views and discussing fair and unfair, right and wrong. It is also about developing self­confidence and the ability to make good choices in relation to areas that affect personal health and well-being.

We have developed a comprehensive Scheme of Work in PSHCE. However, some of the work in this area is covered through other areas of the curriculum, such as Science, RE and Assemblies. Other aspects are developed in Circle Time, which is an approach aimed at encouraging communication skills, and the ability to listen to others and take their views on board. Circle Time is also used as a means of discussing and resolving problems relating to behaviour and general class and school issues.

The children in each class have the opportunity to contribute to whole school issues by electing two of their peers to sit on our School Council.

We are planning to develop international links, as a contribution to the ‘citizenship’ aspect of this curriculum area.