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Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship
We believe that there are many areas of knowledge and understanding that lie outside the National Curriculum. In particular, the personal and social development of the children is an area that has become an increasingly important part of children’s education. In order to allow individuals friendship groups and classes to react to, and cope with, the pressures of the world around them, we allow time for talk, discussion and reflection so that everyone knows that they are important and that their opinions are valued
Healthy School: We cycle to school
Circle time allows children to participate as partners in the process of developing responsibility for their own behaviour and learning. It aims to encourage the development of self-esteem, interpersonal skills and strengthen relationships; whilst at the same time allows all involved to have fun together. This forms an integral part of our discipline policy and pastoral support for the children.
Health Education is taught throughout the school and relates to personal achievement and self esteem as well as a physically healthy lifestyle . Sex and Relationships education is not taught as a separate subject, but is integrated into PSHE. From Year 4 upwards, Brookside follows the Local Authority Guidelines for Sex education, and considers:
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Ø Family / personal relationships Ø Appropriate behaviour and language |
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We invite all parents to view the materials and films and discuss the projects prior to their commencement so that the children can share this work with their parents. Parents have the right to withdraw their child from sex education if they wish.