Cedars Manor attaches great importance to Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and its place in the school curriculum. We aim to help each child to develop a positive self-image and establish his/her own values and personal qualities. Children will gain self-awareness, positive self-esteem and confidence through:
Fostering and encouraging each child's personal and social development;
Encouraging each child's integration within a variety of social situations
Respecting the differences between people
Encouraging and promoting physical exercise and understanding the importance of a sensible diet
Staying as healthy as possible
Keeping themselves and others safe
Developing independence and responsibility
Becoming informed, thoughtful, active and responsible citizens
The PSHE curriculum is delivered through a programme called Jigsaw; Jigsaw PSHE brings together Personal, Social, Health and Economic education, emotional literacy, social skills and spiritual development in a lesson-a-week programme. Further information about this programme can be found at https://www.jigsawpshe.com. In addition we use NSPCC resources, and Childline visit the school to carry out assemblies and workshops focused on safeguarding for pupils in years 5 and 6. We have a strong Anti-Bullying Policy, and an Anti-Bullying Charter created by pupils via the school council. The aim of the anti-bullying policy is to ensure that pupils learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment without fear of being bullied.