PSHE

In PSHE children learn ways of becoming healthier, more independent and more responsible members of society.  Children are encouraged and taught to identify and articulate feelings and emotions, learn to manage new and difficult situations positively and form and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of people.  PSHE helps children to feel positive about who they are and enjoy healthy, safe, responsible and fulfilled lives.  Through active learning opportunities, pupils recognise and manage risk, take increasing responsibility for themselves, their choices and behaviours and make positive contributions to their families, schools and communities.

At West Acton we follow the Ealing Scheme of Work for PSHE  and working closely with the Local Authority on incorporating changes to the RSE modules of the curriculum.

RESOURCES

Click on the year groups below to reveal links to support classroom learning in the units covered this year:

Relationships and Health Education

Natwest MoneySense

We are proud to host NatWest MoneySense workshops.  These provide bank employees with volunteering opportunities that can make a difference in the community, while schools benefit from the real-life experience and expertise that volunteers can bring to young people’s learning in the classroom. Watch the workshops video or read frequently asked questions, visit https://natwest.mymoneysense.com/workshops/ to find out more.

MONEY TWIST

In Years 4 and 5 we deliver Money Twist, funded by Kickstart Money and delivered by MyBnk.  It is a financial education programme designed to help set positive money habits and mindsets from an early age. The expert trainers deliver live and secure lessons to our school as pupils complete activities in class. This is combined with teacher resources and family challenges. 

The programme consists of an assembly and three sessions led by expert trainers and complemented by resources for teachers and carers. Case studies, games, videos and popular culture are all used to encourage students to explore and form their own opinions on money and their relationship with it.

There are three workshops, differentiated for Lower KS2 (7-8 year olds) and Upper KS2 (9-11 year olds).

FAMILY MONEY TWIST

KickStart Money has also funded a free online financial education programme, which can be completed at home by children aged 5-7, with the support of a guardian, and aged 7-11 independently. These home-learning sessions have been designed to complement our Money Twist primary school offering to bring money to life and begin a child’s financial education journey.

Family Money Twist is designed to improve childrens’ understanding of the value of money and delayed gratification by making spending and saving decisions and gaining rewards, by tackling often difficult topics such as income and the household finances. Sessions cover key issues of where money comes from, everyday costs, needs and wants, tracking spending and saving.

There are two online programmes, differentiated by key primary age groups:

SHAKE UP TOOLKIT

It's time to shake things up as pupils go on an active journey with some of their favourite characters! These engaging Disney, Pixar and Marvel inspired activities are designed to be fun and flexible, so they can be used at different times throughout the day. The activities support Relationships Education and Health Education, with opportunities for pupils to reflect on how being active can benefit their wellbeing.