Personal, Social and Health Education

PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

Personal, Social and Health Education is taught across the curriculum, and is an essential part of a child's education. The aim of this SEAL, (social and emotional aspects of learning) programme is to help children in the school to acquire the knowledge, habits and attitudes which will contribute to their role as citizens in our community.

This is achieved by making the children aware of:

the processes involved in the growth and development of all living things;

the importance of good personal health and its maintenance;

the existence of disease and its associated dangers;

social health problems such as smoking, drinking and drugs;

health related exercise;

the dangers on the road, in the home, at school, near water etc.;

environmental issues and how these contribute to their well being;
healthy foods and nutrition which are essential for growth;

Community health, e.g. the role of the Doctor, Nurses, Hospitals, Clinics

PSHE is therefore an area of the curriculum which can be shared with parents and carers, governors, families and the community. By promoting a healthy life-style, including a fruit or vegetable snack every morning it is hoped that this will assist the children in their personal and social development.

PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

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