We have started a new scheme throughout the school which is called Jigsaw and will be following a new structure for PHSE lessons.
This week with year 3,4,5 and 6 I put up a PowerPoint example of a learning charter and explained about our rights and responsibilities which create a learning environment, in which everyone can learn well. I explained when people take their responsibilities seriously, they can gain rewards. When they do not, there are consequences.
Children in groups created their own learning charter.
With Year 1 and 2 we did the ‘Calm Me’ time which develops mindfulness using breathing techniques, awareness exercises and visualisation. We then did circle time and introduced a new Jigsaw ‘Friend’ and mentioned that he/she will be part of their class and they will have to look after it.
We discussed the reason as to why the ‘Friend’ could be nervous and the children gave their own explanations.
Over the next 6 weeks Year 6 will be working with Bhavna from Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid. They will be working on a project looking at positive relationships.
Today Bhavna talked about what positive qualities ca be found in a friendship and asked the children to discuss these in groups.
