Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education

Learning for Life Curriculum Intent

Learning for Life is the subject through which pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe and prepare for life and work in modern Britain. Evidence shows that well-delivered PSHE programmes have an impact on both academic and non-academic outcomes for pupils, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.

Through Learning for Life, pupils learn that they can have a positive impact on their own mental and emotional wellbeing, through healthy eating, exercise and using techniques such as mindfulness, meditation and relaxation techniques. A key part of our programme is building positivity, self-esteem and resilience which empowers our pupils to be the best they can be and make the most of opportunities presented to them.

The programme empowers pupils to understand and manage risk and to keep themselves safe and healthy online and in real life, while living life to the full.

We ensure that the statutory RSHE guidelines are covered through the Jigsaw programme which we adapt to suit the needs of our pupils. We identify the needs of our pupils through pupil and parental voices and through discussion with Dorset Council Children’s Services and through Public Health England local data.

learning for life curriculum vision.pdf