About this curriculum

We believe that PSHE is an essential part of the children’s education in that it develops character. We intend to deliver a flexible but high-quality curriculum, tailored to the needs of the children and considering all elements of the personal development of the children. We support it encompassing many areas of the curriculum and so integrated teaching is encouraged. In addition, the school meets the new statutory teaching of RSE, and further details of coverage can be found in the school policy.

PSHE and RE are organised into three Key strands, Relationships Education, Health Education and Living in the Wider World. The majority of units are sequential and built upon annually, thus the knowledge accumulated is linear. We use a scheme called Jigsaw to support our delivery of PSHE. There are some units with Health Education that are repeated, though not annually, allowing for an age specific focus on first aid and adolescence for instance. In addition, elements of the fundamental British Values have been built into this framework. Our delivery is further supported by the use of school visitors and assemblies, with a structured PSHE assembly and a values driven assembly delivered every week.

Sequential curriculum

PSHE strands with declarative and procedural knowledge that deepens and broadens progressively each year. PSHE and social and emotional development throughout the following Jigsaw units of study:

Being in my world
Celebrating difference
Dreams and goals
Healthy me
Relationships
Changing me

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Protected Characteristics

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Throughout the curriculum, children are taught about the protected characteristics.

The Equality Act became law in 2010. It covers everyone in Britain and protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Everyone in Britain is protected. This is because the Equality Act protects people against discrimination because of the protected characteristics that we all have. Under the Equality Act, there are nine Protected Characteristics:

Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Race
Religion or belief
Marriage or civil partnership
Sex
Sexual orientation
Pregnancy and maternity

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At Cockington Primary School, we actively promote these in our curriculum and work to embed them into our ethos.

Under the Equality Act you are protected from discrimination:

When you are in the workplace
When you use public services like healthcare (for example, visiting your doctor or local hospital) or education (for example, at your school or college)
When you use businesses and other organisations that provide services and goods (like shops, restaurants, and cinemas)
When you use transport
When you join a club or association (for example, your local rugby club)
When you have contact with public bodies like your local council or government departments

You can find out more about where there are taught throughout the curriculum by looking at the subject ladder for PSHE.

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Related resources

PSHE at Cockington

RHE & PSHE Education Policy

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Before Christmas, Year 3 performed to their parents several songs learnt during their music lessons. The songs performed were inspired by the charity single performed by Band Aid. This was part of their learning experience, ‘How can we use music to make the world a better place?’ The children learnt about how children’s lives across the world can be very different to their own and how we can all make a difference to others’ lives by raising awareness and money to help them. We would like to say thank you to all who were able to attend and for all the kind donations raised for our chosen charity, Mary’s Meals.

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Year 3/4 Girls Football Cockington 2-1 Warberry Cockington 0-1 Warberry Goals Remy , Thea B-B POTM Thea B-B Thea A We played our second ever Year 3/4 Girls match against Warberry. The girls were very excited, and it was lovely to see the games played in such an amazing atmosphere. In the first game, we won 2-1 thanks to goals from Remy and Thea B-B, who both scored their first goals ever! In the second game, we narrowly lost 1-0. But the girls remained in high spirts and no one can take away that first ever win. POTM was awarded to Thea B-B for scoring the winning goal and, in the second, Thea A for some amazing defending and not being afraid to get stuck in. Just like to thank the parents who stayed out in the wind and rain for their constant support - not just this match but all the matches we play at Cockington. Well done, all!

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SFA Football Tournament Girls Cockington 1-0 Shiphay Cockington 3-1 Sherwell Goals Phoebe, Mila, Poppy, OG We travelled to South Devon College to compete in the ESFA Tournament. We started our games against Shiphay. It was a very cagey game, but we ended winning the game 1-0 thanks to a composed finisher from Mila after some great work from Phoebe. In the second game, we faced Sherwell knowing a win would see us represent Torbay in the next round of the ESFA Tournament. We started bright, racing into a 2-0 lead at half time with a great poacher goal from Phoebe. Just after half time, Poppy grabbed her first goal for school after a great team move. Sherwell grabbed a consolation goal right before the end. We ended ESFA Torbay Champions - this team is special! Boys Cockington 0-1 Sherwell Cockington 0-2 Shiphay Cockington 3-1 Warberry Goals Leo x 2 , Marek Playing at the same time as the girls, the boys were on the end of an unfortunate 1-0 loss against Sherwell. We played on the front foot and hit the woodwork twice. For our second game, we lost 2-0 to a strong Shiphay side (the overall winners). We ended the day against Warberry and boys finished strong. Leo scored 2, including a no look penalty, and Marek calmly slotted a third past the keeper. Well done, all!

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Year 5/6 Girls Football Cockington B 1-3 Warberry Goal Anabel POTM Anabel For the first time, we entered our year 5/6 B Team into the cup competition. Both teams started strong and were both cancelling each other out. However, Warberry went into half time with a 2-0 lead. The girls remained positive and continued to attack Warberry. After going 3-0 down, our POTM Anabel raced up the pitch and calmly scooped the ball over the on-rushing keeper and nestled it into the bottom corner. We look forward to our next game in the cup. Cockington B 1-1 Warberry Goal Emily POTM Emily With this fixture included, we have had all 36 girls in football club representing the school football team! It’s been brilliant to see some of the girls were playing their first games ever. All the girls gave their all, with some particularly notable defending. Our goal was scored by Emily who spent the majority of the game in defence. Near the end of the match, she got on the end of a corner by Jaime-Leigh and smashed the ball into the net. Emily earned our POTM for being an amazing all-rounder and fully deserved her goal. Well done, all.

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Year 5/6 Girls Football Cockington 4-0 Shiphay Goals Phoebe x2 Mila Lacey POTM Marla For our first cup game of the season, we welcomed Shiphay to Torre Valley North. The game started with both teams trying to control the game. Lacey scored with a neat finish to make Cockington lead at half time. In the second half, Phoebe scored twice to put the game out of sight. A powerful run from Mila, and a composed finish, ended the scoring. POTM was given to Marla for always being on her toes, sweeping well in goal and winning the ball back numerous times in the second half. A great start to hopefully return to Plainmoor next year! Well done, all.

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