PSHE (including RSE)

At Garsington, we are proud to teach Jigsaw PSHE. Jigsaw is a mindful and child-centred approach to PSHE. It is an original and comprehensive scheme of learning which integrates personal, social, health and economic education with emphasis on emotional literacy, mental health and SMSC, especially spiritual development. Please click here to have a look at our PSHE policy

Jigsaw aims to help children know and value who they really are and how they relate to other people in this ever-changing world.

Background Information

Quick guide for Parents and Carers about Jigsaw PSHE

Overview of Jigsaw’s content by Puzzle (unit of work) and by year group

British Values

Jigsaw PSHE helps promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

British Values in Jigsaw by Puzzle and Year Group

Spiritual, moral, social and Cultural

Jigsaw PSHE actively promotes children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development. Click here for a visual reference and summary of where SMSC and Emotional Literacy development opportunities which exist within Jigsaw.

Statutory Relationships and Health Education

Jigsaw PSHE is fully compliant with the DfE Statutory Relationships and Health Education Guidance for 2020. Click here for a document mapping the guidance to Jigsaw by Year Group and Puzzle (unit of work) showing the depth and breadth of the curriculum coverage. For more information on this subject and to read our policy click here.