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At Sandhurst Primary School, personal, social and health education (PSHE) enables our children to become healthy, independent and responsible members of a society. In line with the national curriculum, we use carefully sequenced lessons, inspired by the Jigsaw Programme to enable pupils to aim high and build on what they already know and understand, whilst offering an exciting curriculum creating enjoyment within every lesson. It aims to help them understand how they are developing personally and socially, and challenges many of the moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up. We provide our children with opportunities for them to learn about rights and responsibilities and appreciate what it means to be a member of a diverse society. Our children are encouraged to develop their sense of self-worth and kindness by playing a positive role in contributing to school life and the wider community.

The PSHE curriculum develops six concepts over the course of the year. These unique programmes are embedded in weekly classroom PSHE lessons and activities, as well as through termly values assemblies. Children will be taught the six concepts across the ‘Jigsaw Puzzle’ over the course of the year, throughout years R-6. The table below gives the learning theme of each of the six Puzzles (units) and these are taught across the school; the learning deepens and broadens every year. See below for a termly overview.

Being Me In My World Celebrating Difference Dreams and Goals Healthy Me Relationships Changing Me
  • Feeling special and safe
  • Being part of a class
  • Rights and responsibilities
  • Rewards and feeling proud Consequences
  • Owning the Learning Charter
  • Similarities and differences
  • Understanding bullying and knowing how to deal with it
  • Making new friends Celebrating the differences in everyone
  • Setting goals
  • Identifying successes and achievements
  • Learning styles
  • Working well and celebrating achievement with a partner Tackling new challenges
  • Identifying and overcoming obstacles
  • Feelings of success
  • Keeping myself healthy
  • Healthier lifestyle choices
  • Keeping clean
  • Being safe
  • Medicine safety/safety with household items
  • Road safety
  • Linking health and happiness
  • Belonging to a family
  • Making friends/being a good friend
  • Physical contact preferences
  • People who help us
  • Qualities as a friend and person Self-acknowledgement
  • Being a good friend to myself
  • Celebrating special relationships
  • Life cycles – animal and human
  • Changes in me
  • Changes since being a baby
  • Differences between female and male bodies (correct terminology) Linking growing and learning Coping with change
  • Transition

Being Me In My World Celebrating Difference Dreams and Goals Healthy Me Relationships Changing Me
  • Hopes and fears for the year
  • Rights and responsibilities
  • Rewards and consequences
  • Safe and fair learning environment
  • Valuing contributions Choices
  • Recognising feelings
  • Assumptions and stereotypes about gender
  • Understanding bullying
  • Standing up for self and others
  • Making new friends
  • Gender diversity
  • Celebrating difference and remaining friends
  • Achieving realistic goals
  • Perseverance
  • Learning strengths
  • Learning with others
  • Group co-operation
  • Contributing to and sharing success
  • Motivation
  • Healthier choices
  • Relaxation
  • Healthy eating and nutrition
  • Healthier snacks and sharing food
  • Different types of family
  • Physical contact boundaries
  • Friendship and conflict
  • Secrets
  • Trust and appreciation
  • Expressing appreciation for special relationships
  • Life cycles in nature
  • Growing from young to old
  • Increasing independence
  • Differences in female and male bodies (correct terminology)
  • Assertiveness Preparing for transition

Being Me In My World Celebrating Difference Dreams and Goals Healthy Me Relationships Changing Me
  • Setting personal goals
  • Self-identity and worth
  • Positivity in challenges
  • Rules, rights and responsibilities
  • Rewards and consequences Responsible choices
  • Seeing things from others’ perspectives
  • Families and their differences
  • Family conflict and how to manage it (child-centred) Witnessing bullying and how to solve it
  • Recognising how words can be hurtful
  • Giving and receiving compliments
  • Difficult challenges and achieving success
  • Dreams and ambitions
  • New challenges
  • Motivation and enthusiasm Recognising and trying to overcome obstacles
  • Evaluating learning processes
  • Managing feelings
  • Simple budgeting
  • Exercise
  • Fitness challenges
  • Food labelling and healthy swaps
  • Attitudes towards drugs Keeping safe and why it’s important online and off line scenarios
  • Respect for myself and others
  • Healthy and safe choices
  • Family roles and responsibilities
  • Friendship and negotiation
  • Keeping safe online and who to go to for help
  • Being a global citizen
  • Being aware of how my choices affect others
  • Awareness of how other children have different lives
  • Expressing appreciation for family and friends
  • How babies grow
  • Understanding a baby’s needs
  • Outside body changes
  • Inside body changes Family stereotypes Challenging my ideas Preparing for transition

Being Me In My World Celebrating Difference Dreams and Goals Healthy Me Relationships Changing Me
  • Being part of a class team
  • Being a school citizen
  • Rights, responsibilities and democracy (school council)
  • Rewards and consequences
  • Group decision-making Having a voice
  • What motivates behaviour
  • Challenging assumptions
  • Judging by appearance
  • Accepting self and others
  • Understanding influences
  • Understanding bullying
  • Problem-solving
  • Identifying how special and unique everyone is First impressions
  • Hopes and dreams
  • Overcoming disappointment
  • Creating new, realistic dreams
  • Achieving goals
  • Working in a group
  • Celebrating contributions Resilience
  • Positive attitudes
  • Healthier friendships
  • Group dynamics
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol
  • Assertiveness
  • Peer pressure
  • Celebrating inner strength
  • Jealousy
  • Love and loss
  • Memories of loved ones
  • Getting on and Falling Out
  • Girlfriends and boyfriends
  • Showing appreciation to people and animals
  • Being unique
  • Having a baby
  • Girls and puberty
  • Confidence in change
  • Accepting change
  • Preparing for transition Environmental change

Being Me In My World Celebrating Difference Dreams and Goals Healthy Me Relationships Changing Me
  • Planning the forthcoming year
  • Being a citizen
  • Rights and responsibilities
  • Rewards and consequences
  • How behaviour affects groups
  • Democracy, having a voice, participating
  • Cultural differences and how they can cause conflict
  • Racism
  • Rumours and name-calling
  • Types of bullying
  • Material wealth and happiness
  • Enjoying and respecting other cultures
  • Future dreams
  • The importance of money
  • Jobs and careers
  • Dream job and how to get there
  • Goals in different cultures
  • Supporting others (charity)
  • Motivation
  • Smoking, including vaping
  • Alcohol
  • Alcohol and anti-social behaviour
  • Emergency aid
  • Body image

Relationships with food

Healthy choices

Motivation and behaviour

  • Self-recognition and self-worth
  • Building self-esteem
  • Safer online communities
  • Rights and responsibilities online
  • Online gaming and gambling
  • Reducing screen time
  • Dangers of online grooming
  • SMARRT internet safety rules
  • Self- and body image
  • Influence of online and media on body image
  • Puberty for girls
  • Puberty for boys
  • Conception (including IVF)
  • Growing responsibility
  • Coping with change Preparing for transition

Being Me In My World Celebrating Difference Dreams and Goals Healthy Me Relationships Changing Me
  • Identifying goals for the year
  • Global citizenship
  • Children’s universal rights
  • Feeling welcome and valued Choices, consequences and rewards
  • Group dynamics
  • Democracy, having a voice Anti-social behaviour
  • Role-modelling
  • Perceptions of normality
  • Understanding disability
  • Power struggles
  • Understanding bullying Inclusion/exclusion Differences as conflict, difference as celebration Empathy
  • Personal learning goals, in and
  • out of school
  • Success criteria
  • Emotions in success
  • Making a difference in the world Motivation
  • Recognising achievements Compliments
  • Taking personal responsibility
  • How substances affect the body
  • Exploitation, including ‘county
  • lines’ and gang culture Emotional and mental health Managing stress
  • Mental health
  • Identifying mental health worries and
  • sources of support
  • Love and loss Managing feelings Power and control Assertiveness Technology safety
  • Take responsibility with technology use
  • Self-image
  • Body image
  • Puberty and feelings
  • Conception to birth Reflections about change Physical attraction Respect and consent
  • Boyfriends/girlfriends Sexting
  • Transition

Teaching strategies are varied and are mindful of preferred learning styles and the need for differentiation.

Each lesson begins with the class sharing ‘The Jigsaw Charter’ to reinforce how we work together.

This is followed by a game or activity designed to be fun and inclusive and to build and maximise social skills. This engenders positive relationships and enhances collaborative learning. It sets the atmosphere at the beginning of each lesson and can be used again at the end should the teacher feel the atmosphere needs to be lifted after some deep work during the lesson.

A period of mindfulness follows which helps children gain awareness of the activity in their minds, relaxing them and quietening their thoughts and emotions to a place of optimum learning capacity. This will also engender a peaceful atmosphere within the classroom.

Throughout each lesson, children are encouraged to reflect on their learning experiences and their progress. By reflecting, children can process and evaluate what they have learnt, which enables them to consolidate and apply their learning. They are also asked to stop and become aware of their thoughts and feelings in any given moment in Pause Points thus developing their mindfulness.

Individual ‘Jigsaw Friends’ can be used as the ‘talking object’ in circle discussions. Children and staff pass the particular 'Friend' for their class around the circle and when holding the Jigsaw Friend it is their turn to talk or to offer a suggestion, experience or feeling relevant to the discussion.

Additionally, the Jigsaw Friends act as distancing tools so that children can talk about potentially more sensitive issues without referring directly to themselves. For example, in Being Me in My World, ages 5-6 years, Piece 1, the children are guided to offer suggestions for how to help Jigsaw Jack feel safe and special within the class. So, by finding ideas to help Jack, they are actually voicing ideas that can apply to, and help, themselves.

As part of our curriculum philosophy, built on around the concept of mastery and learning being a change to long-term memory, it is impossible to see impact in the short term. We do, however, use assessment based on deliberate practice. This means that we look at the practices taking place to determine whether they are appropriate, related to our goals and likely to produce results in the long run. We use comparative judgement in two ways: in the tasks we set and in comparing a child's work over time.

Aspirations for the future

We want our pupils to develop a love for PSHE and as a result remind them, if they continue to aim high, as a responsible citizen, they could become:

  • Guide Dog Trainer
  • Member of Parliament
  • Counsellor

Please find downloadable PDF versions of the Information available for the PSHE Curriculum.

Jigsaw Curriculum Overview

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Being Me in My World - Ages 5-6
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Being Me in My World Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Understand the rights and responsibilities of a member of a class
  • Understand that their views are important
  • Understand that their choices have consequences
  • Understand their own rights and responsibilities with their classroom
  • Understanding that they are special
  • Understand that they are safe in their class
  • Identifying helpful behaviours to make the class a safe place
  • Identify what it’s like to feel proud of an achievement
  • Recognise feelings associated with positive and negative consequences
  • Understand that they have choices
  • What do you do in class to help other children?
  • What do you do to help your teacher?
  • What does it feel like to be safe?
  • Can you tell me something you were really proud of? How did it make you feel ‘inside’?
  • What sort of things does your teacher say or do when they are pleased?
  • What choices can you make to be helpful and kind in school and at home?
  • What are the Jigsaw Friends in your class called? How are the Jigsaw Friends used in your Jigsaw lessons?
  • Can you tell me about Calm Me time?
In this Puzzle (unit), the children are introduced to their Jigsaw Journals and discuss their Jigsaw Charter. As part of this they discuss rights and responsibilities, choices and consequences. The children talk about being special and how to make everyone feel safe in their class as well as recognising their own safety.
Key Vocabulary

Safe, Special, Calm, Belonging, Special, Rights, Responsibilities, Learning Charter, Jigsaw Charter, Rewards, Proud, Consequences, Upset, Disappointed, Illustration.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Celebrating Difference - Ages 5-6
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Celebrating Difference Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know that people have differences and similarities
  • Know what bullying means
  • Know who to tell if they or someone else is being bullied or is feeling unhappy
  • Know skills to make friendships
  • Know that people are unique and that it is OK to be different
  • Recognise ways in which they are the same as their friends and ways they are different
  • Identify what is bullying and what isn’t
  • Understand how being bullied might feel
  • Know ways to help a person who is being bullied
  • Identify emotions associated with making a new friend
  • Verbalise some of the attributes that make them unique and special
  • Can you say how you are different from a friend?
  • Can you say how you are the same as a friend?
  • What can you do to make a friend?
  • How can you tell when someone is feeling sad, angry or upset?
  • If someone is making you feel sad or upset what can you do about it?
  • Can you show me how to do Calm Me time?
In this Puzzle (unit) the class talk about the similarities and differences between people and that these make us unique and special. The children learn what bullying is and what it isn’t. They talk about how it might feel to be bullied and when and who to ask for help. The children talk about friendship, how to make friends and that it is OK to have differences from their friends. The children also talk about being nice to and looking after other children you might be being bullied.
Key Vocabulary

Similarity, Same as, Different from, Difference, Bullying, Bullying behaviour, Deliberate, On purpose, Unfair, Included, Bully, Bullied, Celebrations, Special, Unique.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Dreams & Goals - Ages 5-6
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Dreams and Goals Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know how to set simple goals
  • Know how to achieve a goal
  • Know how to work well with a partner
  • Know that tackling a challenge can stretch their learning
  • Know how to identify obstacles which make achieving their goals difficult and work out how to overcome them
  • Know when a goal has been achieved
  • Recognise things that they do well
  • Explain how they learn best
  • Celebrate an achievement with a friend
  • Recognise their own feelings when faced with a challenge
  • Recognise their own feelings when they are faced with an obstacle
  • Recognise how they feel when they overcome an obstacle
  • Can store feelings of success so that they can be used in the future
  • What goals have you set at school?
  • What goal would you like to set for home?
  • What do you need to do achieve your goal?
  • How do you feel when something is difficult?
  • How do you feel when you have achieved a goal?
  • How can we celebrate your achievements together?
  • How does Jigsaw Jack help you in lessons?
  • Can you tell me about Calm Me time?
In this Puzzle the class talk about setting simple goals, how to achieve them as well as overcoming difficulties when they try. The children learn to recognise the feelings associated with facing obstacles to achieving their goals as well as when they achieve them. They discuss partner working and how to do this well.
Key Vocabulary

Proud, Success, Achievement, Goal, Treasure, Coins, Goal, Learning, Stepping-stones, Process, Working together, Team work, Celebrate, Learning, Stretchy, Challenge, Feelings, Obstacle, Overcome, Achieve, Dreams, Goals.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Healthy Me - Ages 5-6
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Healthy Me Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know the difference between being healthy and unhealthy
  • Know some ways to keep healthy
  • Know how to make healthy lifestyle choices
  • Know how to keep themselves clean and healthy
  • Know that germs cause disease / illness
  • Know that all household products, including medicines, can be harmful if not used properly
  • Know that medicines can help them if they feel poorly
  • Know how to keep safe when crossing the road
  • Know about people who can keep them safe
  • Feel good about themselves when they make healthy choices
  • Realise that they are special
  • Keep themselves safe
  • Recognise ways to look after themselves if they feel poorly
  • Recognise when they feel frightened and know how to ask for help
  • Recognise how being healthy helps them to feel happy
  • Can you give me an example of a healthy / unhealthy choice?
  • How do you feel when you make a healthy choice?
  • Can you tell me something that is special about you?
  • Can I tell you something I think is special about you?
  • What can you do when you feel poorly?
  • Can you talk about a time when you felt frightened?
  • Who can you ask for help when you feel frightened?
  • How does Jigsaw Jerrie Cat help you to pause in lessons?
In this Puzzle the class talk healthy and unhealthy choices and how these choices make them feel. They talk about hygiene, keeping themselves clean and that germs can make you unwell. The children learn about road safety as well as people who can help them to stay safe.
Key Vocabulary

Healthy, Unhealthy, Balanced, Exercise, Sleep, Choices, Clean, Body parts, Keeping clean, Toiletry items (e.g. toothbrush, shampoo, soap), Hygienic, Safe Medicines, Trust, Safe, Safety, Green Cross Code, Eyes, Ears, Look, Listen, Wait.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Relationships 5-6
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Relationships Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know that everyone’s family is different
  • Know that there are lots of different types of families
  • Know that families are founded on belonging, love and care
  • Know how to make a friend
  • Know the characteristics of healthy and safe friends
  • Know that physical contact can be used as a greeting
  • Know about the different people in the school community and how they help
  • Know who to ask for help in the school community
  • Can express how it feels to be part of a family and to care for family members
  • Can say what being a good friend means
  • Can show skills of friendship
  • Can identify forms of physical contact they prefer
  • Can say no when they receive a touch they don’t like
  • Can praise themselves and others
  • Can recognise some of their personal qualities
  • Can say why they appreciate a special relationship
  • Who is in our family? Do any of your friends have a family that is different?
  • What does ‘being a good friend’ mean?
  • Who are you good friends?
  • Who do you / don’t you hug?
  • Who can you ask for help at school? (In the class, in the playground, in the hall)
  • Can we share a Calm Me time together?
  • Can we share what we both like best about our family, and what we are grateful for?
Children’s breadth of relationships is widened to include people they may find in their school community. They consider their own significant relationships (family, friends and school community) and why these are special and important. As part of the learning on healthy and safe relationships, children learn that touch can be used in kind and unkind ways. This supports later work on safeguarding. Pupils also consider their own personal attributes as a friend, family member and as part of a community, and are encouraged to celebrate these.
Key Vocabulary

Family, Belong, Same, Different, Friends, Friendship, Qualities, Caring, Sharing, Kind, Greeting, Touch, Feel, Texture, Like, Dislike, Help, Helpful, Community, Feelings, Confidence, Praise, Skills, Self-belief, Incredible, Proud, Celebrate, Relationships, Special, Appreciate.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Changing Me - Ages 5-6
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Changing Me Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know that animals including humans have a life cycle
  • Know that changes happen when we grow up
  • Know that people grow up at different rates and that is normal
  • Know the names of male and female private body parts
  • Know that there are correct names for private body parts and nicknames, and when to use them
  • Know which parts of the body are private and that they belong to that person and that nobody has the right to hurt these
  • Know who to ask for help if they are worried or frightened
  • Know that learning brings about change
  • Understand and accepts that change is a natural part of getting older
  • Can identify some things that have changed and some things that have stayed the same since being a baby (including the body)
  • Can express why they enjoy learning
  • Can suggest ways to manage change e.g. moving to a new class
  • What is a life cycle?
  • How will you change as you grow up?
  • Who is the tallest / smallest in your class?
  • Which parts of your body are private?
  • Who is allowed to see your private body parts?
  • What should you do if you don’t like the way someone is touching you?
  • Who can you talk to if you ever feel worried or frightened? (at school / at home)
  • What is the best part about being your age?
Children are introduced to life cycles e.g. that of a frog and identify the different stages. They compare this with a human life cycle and look at simple changes from baby to adult e.g. getting taller, learning to walk etc. They discuss how they have changed so far and that people grow up at different rates. As part of a school’s safeguarding duty, pupils are taught the correct words for private parts of the body (those kept private by underwear: vagina, anus, penis, testicles, vulva). They are also taught that nobody has the right to hurt these parts of the body. Change is discussed as a natural and normal part of getting older which can bring about happy and sad feelings. Children practise a range of skills to help manage their feelings and learn how to access help if they are worried about change, or if someone is hurting them.
Key Vocabulary

Changes, Life cycles, Baby, Adult, Adulthood, Grown-up, Mature, Male, Female, Vagina, Penis, Testicles, Vulva, Anus, Learn, New, Grow, Feelings, Anxious, Worried, Excited, Coping.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Being Me In My World - Ages 6-7
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Being Me in My World Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Identifying hopes and fears for the year ahead
  • Understand the rights and responsibilities of class members
  • Know that it is important to listen to other people
  • Understand that their own views are valuable
  • Know about rewards and consequences and that these stem from choices
  • Know that positive choices impact positively on self-learning and the learning of others
  • Recognise own feelings and know when and where to get help
  • Know how to make their class a safe and fair place
  • Show good listening skills
  • Recognise the feeling of being worried
  • Be able to work cooperatively
  • What are you looking forward to this year?
  • Are you worried about anything that might happen this year?
  • Can you tell me some good (positive) choices a person can make in school?
  • How do you show you are a good listener?
  • What do you do to get on with other children?
  • If you’re worried about something, who can you ask for help in school and at home?
  • How does your teacher reward /praise children who make positive/helpful choices?
  • What are the Jigsaw Friends in your class called? How are the Jigsaw Friends used in your Jigsaw lessons?
  • Can you tell me about Calm Me time?
In this Puzzle (unit) the children discuss their hopes and fears for the year ahead – they talk about feeling worried and recognising when they should ask for help and who to ask. They talk about rights and responsibilities; how to work collaboratively, how to listen to each other and how to make their classroom a safe and fair place. The children talk about choices and the consequences of making different choices, set up their Jigsaw Journals and make the Jigsaw Charter.
Key Vocabulary

Worries, Hopes, Fears, Belonging, Rights, Responsibilities, Responsible, Actions, Praise, Reward, Consequence, Positive, Negative, Choices, Co-Operate, Learning Charter, Problem-Solving.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Celebrating Difference - Ages 6-7
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Celebrating Difference Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know there are stereotypes about boys and girls
  • Know that it is OK not to conform to gender stereotypes
  • Know it is good to be yourself
  • Know that sometimes people get bullied because of difference
  • Know the difference between right and wrong and the role that choice has to play in this
  • Know that friends can be different and still be friends
  • Know where to get help if being bullied
  • Know the difference between a one-off incident and bullying
  • Understand that boys and girls can be similar in lots of ways and that is OK
  • Understand that boys and girls can be different in lots of ways and that is OK
  • Explain how being bullied can make someone feel
  • Can choose to be kind to someone who is being bullied
  • Know how to stand up for themselves when they need to
  • Recognise that they shouldn’t judge people because they are different
  • Understand that everyone’s differences make them special and unique
  • What is bullying?
  • Do all boys have to be the same, and all girls have to be the same? How do you feel about this?
  • Are stereotypes fair?
  • Can a person be friends with someone who is different from them?
  • Can we choose how we treat other people?
  • Can being different be used as a reason for bullying? How do you feel about that?
  • If you were worried about bullying what could you do?
  • Does Calm Me time help you feel peaceful?
In this Puzzle (unit) the class talk about gender stereotypes, that boys and girls can have differences and similarities and that is OK. They talk about children being bullied because they are different, that this shouldn’t happen and how to support a classmate who is being bullied. The children talk about feelings associated with bullying and how and where to get help. They talk about similarities and differences and that it is OK for friends to have differences without it affecting their friendship.
Key Vocabulary

Boys, Girls, Similarities, Assumptions, Shield, Stereotypes, Special, Differences, Bully, Purpose, Kind, Unkind, Feelings, Sad, Lonely, Help, Stand up for, Male, Female, Diversity, Fairness, Kindness, Friends, Unique, Value.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Dreams & Goals - Ages 6-7
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Dreams and Goals Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know how to choose a realistic goal and think about how to achieve it
  • Know that it is important to persevere
  • Know how to recognise what working together well looks like
  • Know what good group working looks like
  • Know how to share success with other people
  • Be able to describe their own achievements and the feelings linked to this
  • Recognise their own strengths as a learner
  • Recognise how working with others can be helpful
  • Be able to work effectively with a partner
  • Be able to choose a partner with whom they work well
  • Be able to work as part of a group
  • Recognise how it feels to be part of a group that succeeds and store this feeling
  • What goals have you set at school?
  • What goal would you like to set for home?
  • What do you need to do achieve your goal?
  • How do you feel when something is difficult?
  • How do you feel when you have achieved a goal?
  • How do you like to celebrate when you achieve something you are proud of?
  • How can we celebrate each other’s achievements at home?
  • Does Jigsaw Jo help you learn?
  • Do you have Pause Points with Jigsaw Jerrie Cat? Do these help you?
In this Puzzle the class talk about setting realistic goals and how they can achieve them. They discuss perseverance when they find things difficult as well as recognising their strengths as a learner. The children talk about group work and reflect on who they work well with and who they don’t. They also talk about sharing success with other people.
Key Vocabulary

Realistic, Proud, Success, Celebrate, Achievement, Goal, Strength, Persevere, Challenge, Difficult, Easy, Learning Together, Partner, Team work, Product.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Healthy Me - Ages 6-7
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Healthy Me Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know what their body needs to stay healthy
  • Know what relaxed means
  • Know what makes them feel relaxed / stressed
  • Know how medicines work in their bodies
  • Know that it is important to use medicines safely
  • Know how to make some healthy snacks
  • Know why healthy snacks are good for their bodies
  • Know which foods given their bodies energy
  • Desire to make healthy lifestyle choices
  • Identify when a feeling is weak and when a feeling is strong
  • Feel positive about caring for their bodies and keeping it healthy
  • Have a healthy relationship with food
  • Express how it feels to share healthy food with their friends
  • What does your body need to stay healthy?
  • What does relaxed mean?
  • What makes you feel relaxed / stressed?
  • What types of medicine have I given you? What are they for?
  • What healthy snack shall we make and eat together?
  • What snacks could you eat before exercise?
  • How can Calm Me time help you stay healthy?
In this Puzzle the class learn about healthy food; they talk about having a healthy relationship with food and making healthy choices. The children talk about things that make them feel relaxed and stressed. They talk about medicines, how they work and how to use them safely. The children have a go at making healthy snacks and also discuss why they are good for their bodies.
Key Vocabulary

Healthy choices, Lifestyle, Motivation, Relax, Relaxation, Tense, Calm, Healthy, Unhealthy, Dangerous, Medicines, Safe, Body, Balanced diet, Portion, Proportion, Energy, Fuel, Nutritious.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Relationships - Ages 6-7
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Relationships Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know that everyone’s family is different
  • Know that families function well when there is trust, respect, care, love and co-operation
  • Know that there are lots of forms of physical contact within a family
  • Know how to stay stop if someone is hurting them
  • Know some reasons why friends have conflicts
  • Know that friendships have ups and downs and sometimes change with time
  • Know how to use the Mending Friendships or Solve-it-together problem-solving methods
  • Know there are good secrets and worry secrets and why it is important to share worry secrets
  • Know what trust is
  • Can identify the different roles and responsibilities in their family
  • Can recognise the value that families can bring
  • Can recognise and talk about the types of physical contact that is acceptable or unacceptable
  • Can use positive problem-solving techniques (Mending Friendships or Solve-it-together) to resolve a friendship conflict
  • Can identify the negative feelings associated with keeping a worry secret
  • Can identify the feelings associated with trust
  • Can identify who they trust in their own relationships
  • Can give and receive compliments
  • Can say who they would go to for help if they were worried or scared
  • What’s the same / different from our family to your friend’s family?
  • What would you do if someone was hurting you at school?
  • Who would you go to for help at school?
  • Why do people fall out with each other?
  • What can you do if you don’t agree with your friend?
  • What can you do if you and your friend have had an argument?
  • Can we share what we are grateful for in our family?
  • How does Jigsaw Jo help in your Jigsaw lessons?
  • Can you explain to me what ‘Mending Friendships’ is about?
Learning about family relationships widens to include roles and responsibilities in a family and the importance of co-operation, appreciation and trust. Friendships are also revisited with a focus on falling out and mending friendships. This becomes more formalised and the children learn and practise two different strategies for conflict resolution (Solve-it-together and Mending Friendships). Children consider the importance of trust in relationships and what this feels like. They also learn about two types of secret, and why ‘worry secrets’ should always be shared with a trusted adult. Children reflect upon different types of physical contact in relationships, which are acceptable and which ones are not. They practise strategies for being assertive when someone is hurting them or being unkind. The children also discuss people who can help them if they are worried or scared.
Key Vocabulary

Family, Different, Similarities, Special, Relationship, Important, Co-operate, Touch, Physical contact, Communication, Hugs, Like, Dislike, Acceptable, Not acceptable, Friends, Conflict, Point of view, Positive problem solving, Secret, Surprise, Good secret, Worry secret, Telling, Adult, Trust, Happy, Sad, Frightened, Trust, Trustworthy, Honesty, Reliability, Compliments, Celebrate, Appreciate.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Changing Me - Ages 6-7
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Changing Me Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know that life cycles exist in nature
  • Know that aging is a natural process including old-age
  • Know that some changes are out of an individual’s control
  • Know how their bodies have changed from when they were a baby and that they will continue to change as they age
  • Know the physical differences between male and female bodies
  • Know the correct names for private body parts
  • Know that private body parts are special and that no one has the right to hurt these
  • Know who to ask for help if they are worried or frightened
  • Know there are different types of touch and that some are acceptable and some are unacceptable
  • Can appreciate that changes will happen and that some can be controlled and others not
  • Be able to express how they feel about changes
  • Show appreciation for people who are older
  • Can recognise the independence and responsibilities they have now compared to being a baby or toddler
  • Can say what greater responsibilities and freedoms they may have in the future
  • Can say who they would go to for help if worried or scared
  • Can say what types of touch they find comfortable/ uncomfortable
  • Be able to confidently ask someone to stop if they are being hurt or frightened
  • Can say what they are looking forward to in the next year
  • What is a life cycle?
  • How have you changed since you were a baby?
  • How will you change over the next year / 5 years / 20 years?
  • What changes can you / can’t you control?
  • Which parts are your private parts?
  • Who is allowed to see them?
  • What would you do if someone was touching you and you didn’t like it?
  • Who can you talk to if you ever feel worried or frightened? (at school / at home)
  • What is your favourite part of Jigsaw lessons?
In this Puzzle children look at different life cycles in nature including that of humans. They reflect on the changes that occur (not including puberty) between baby, toddler, child, teenager, adult and old -age. Within this, children also discuss how independence, freedoms and responsibility can increase with age. As part of a school’s safeguarding duty, pupils are re-taught the correct words for private parts of the body (those kept private by underwear: vagina, anus, penis, testicle, vulva). They are also reminded that nobody has the right to hurt these parts of the body, including a lesson on inappropriate touch and assertiveness. Children practise a range of strategies for managing feelings and emotions. They are also taught where they can get help if worried or frightened. Change is taught as a natural and normal part of growing up and the range of emotions that can occur with change are explored and discussed.
Key Vocabulary

Change, Grow, Control, Life cycle, Baby, Adult, Fully grown, Growing up, Old, Young, Change, Respect, Appearance, Physical, Baby, Toddler, Child, Teenager, Independent, Timeline, Freedom, Responsibilities, Male, Female, Vagina, Penis, Testicles, Vulva, Anus, Public, Private, Touch, Texture, Cuddle, Hug, Squeeze, Like, Dislike, Acceptable, Unacceptable, Comfortable, Uncomfortable, Looking forward, Excited, Nervous, Anxious, Happy.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Being Me In My World - Ages 7-8
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Being Me in My World Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Understand that they are important
  • Know what a personal goal is
  • Understanding what a challenge is
  • Know why rules are needed and how these relate to choices and consequences
  • Know that actions can affect others’ feelings
  • Know that others may hold different views
  • Know that the school has a shared set of values
  1. Recognise self-worth
  2. Identify personal strengths
  3. Be able to set a personal goal
  4. Recognise feelings of happiness, sadness, worry and fear in themselves and others
  5. Make other people feel valued
  6. Develop compassion and empathy for others
  7. Be able to work collaboratively
  • What would your ‘nightmare school’ look, sound and feel like?
  • What would your ‘dream school’ look, sound and feel like?
  • What are emotions? Can you name some different ones?
  • Can you give some examples of positive (helpful) choices that could lead to a reward?
  • Why is making someone feel welcome an important skill?
  • What are the Jigsaw Friends in your class called? How are the Jigsaw Friends used in your Jigsaw lessons
  • Can you tell me about Calm Me time?
In this Puzzle (unit) the children learn to recognise their self-worth and identify positive things about themselves and their achievements. They talk about new challenges and how to face them with positivity. The children talk about the need for rules and how these relate to rights and responsibilities. They talk about choices and consequences, working collaboratively and seeing things from other people’s points of view. The children talk about different feelings and the ability to recognise these feelings in themselves and others. They set up their Jigsaw Journals and establish the Jigsaw Charter.
Key Vocabulary

Welcome, Valued, Achievements, Proud, Pleased, Personal Goal, Praise, Acknowledge, Affirm, Emotions, Feelings, Nightmare, Fears, Worries, Solutions, Support, Rights, Responsibilities, Learning Charter, Dream, Behaviour, Rewards, Consequences, Actions, Fairness, Choices, Co-Operate, Group Dynamics, Team Work, View Point, Ideal School, Belong.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Celebrating Difference - Ages 7-8
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Celebrating Difference Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know why families are important
  • Know that everybody’s family is different
  • Know that sometimes family members don’t get along and some reasons for this
  • Know that conflict is a normal part of relationships
  • Know what it means to be a witness to bullying and that a witness can make the situation worse or better by what they do
  • Know that some words are used in hurtful ways and that this can have consequences
  • Be able to show appreciation for their families, parents and carers
  • Use the ‘Solve it together’ technique to calm and resolve conflicts with friends and family
  • Empathise with people who are bullied
  • Employ skills to support someone who is bullied
  • Be able to ‘problem-solve’ a bullying situation accessing appropriate support if necessary
  • Be able to recognise, accept and give compliments
  • Recognise feelings associated with receiving a compliment
  • What is the ‘Solve it together’ technique? How can it help solve a disagreement between two people?
  • What is a bystander in a bullying situation? (A bystander is a witness not directly involved).
  • How could a bystander make a bullying situation worse or better?
  • What types of bullying do you know about?
  • Where can someone get help if they were being bullied or witnessed bullying?
  • How does it feel to give and receive a compliment?
  • Can you explain how Calm Me time makes you feel?
In this Puzzle (unit) the class learn about families, that they are all different and that sometimes they fall out with each other. The children talk about techniques to calm themselves down and discuss a technique called ‘solve it together.’ The children revisit the topic of bullying and talk about being a witness (bystander), they took about how a witness has choices and how these choices can affect the bullying that is taking place. The children also talk about using problem-solving techniques in bullying situations. They talk about name-calling and choosing not to use hurtful words. They also talk about giving and receiving compliments and the feelings associated with this.
Key Vocabulary

Family, Loving, Caring, Safe, Connected, Difference, Special, Conflict, Solve It Together, Solutions, Resolve, Witness, Bystander, Bullying, Gay, Unkind, Feelings, Tell, Consequences, Hurtful, Compliment, Unique.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Dreams & Goals - Ages 7-8
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Dreams and Goals Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know about specific people who have overcome difficult challenges to achieve success
  • Know what dreams and ambitions are important to them
  • Know how they can best overcome learning challenges
  • Know that they are responsible for their own learning
  • Know what their own strengths are as a learner
  • Know what an obstacle is and how they can hinder achievement
  • Know how to take steps to overcome obstacles
  • Know how to evaluate their own learning progress and identify how it can be better next time
  • Recognise other people’s achievements in overcoming difficulties
  • Imagine how it will feel when they achieve their dream / ambition
  • Can break down a goal into small steps
  • Recognise how other people can help them to achieve their goals
  • Can manage feelings of frustration linked to facing obstacles
  • Can share their success with others
  • Can store feelings of success (in their internal treasure chest) to be used at another time
  • Can you tell me about someone who overcame an obstacle to achieve their goal.
  • What ambition is important to you?
  • What can you do if something is difficult?
  • How does it feel to be stuck?
  • How can I help you to achieve your goal?
  • What might it feel like when you achieve your goal?
  • Describe how it felt when you achieved your goal?
  • How can you use this feeling the next time you are stuck?
  • How does Jigsaw Jino help your Jigsaw work?
  • Do you enjoy Calm Me time?
In this Puzzle the class look at examples of people who have overcome challenges to achieve success and discuss what they can learn from these stories. The children identify their own dreams and ambitions and discuss how it will feel when they achieve them. They talk about facing learning challenges and identify their own strategies for overcoming these. The children talk about obstacles which might stop them from achieving their goals and how to overcome these. They reflect on their progress and successes and identify what they could do better next time.
Key Vocabulary

Perseverance, Challenges, Success, Obstacles, Dreams, Goals, Ambitions, Future, Aspirations, Garden, Decorate, Team work, Enterprise, Design, Cooperation, Product, Strengths, Motivated, Enthusiastic, Excited, Efficient, Responsible, Frustration, ‘Solve It Together’ Technique, Solutions, Review, Learning, Celebrate, Evaluate.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Healthy Me - Ages 7-8
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Healthy Me Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know how exercise affects their bodies
  • Know why their hearts and lungs are such important organs
  • Know that the amount of calories, fat and sugar that they put into their bodies will affect their health
  • Know that there are different types of drugs
  • Know that there are things, places and people that can be dangerous
  • Know a range of strategies to keep themselves safe
  • Know when something feels safe or unsafe
  • Know that their bodies are complex and need taking care of
  • Able to set themselves a fitness challenge
  • Recognise what it feels like to make a healthy choice
  • Identify how they feel about drugs
  • Can express how being anxious or scared feels
  • Can take responsibility for keeping themselves and others safe
  • Respect their own bodies and appreciate what they do
  • How does exercise affect your body?
  • What do your heart and lungs do?
  • What drugs do you know about? How do you feel about drugs?
  • Tell me about some things / places / people that you think might be dangerous. How can you keep yourself safe from these?
  • Can you tell me about a time when you felt unsafe?
  • Can we talk about how we keep each other safe in our family?
  • Can we share a Calm me time to feel peaceful together?
  • Shall we try an exercise session together?
In this Puzzle the class talk about the importance of exercise and how it helps your body to stay healthy. They also talk about their heart and lungs, discuss what they do and that they are very important. The children talk about calories, fat and sugar; they discuss what each of these are and how the amount they consume can affect their health. The class talk about different types of drugs, the ones you take to make you better as well as other drugs. The children think about things, places and people that are dangerous and link this to strategies for keeping themselves safe.
Key Vocabulary

Oxygen, Energy, Calories / kilojoules, Heartbeat, Lungs, Heart, Fitness, Labels, Sugar, Fat, Saturated fat, Healthy, Drugs, Attitude, Safe, Anxious, Scared, Strategy, Advice, Harmful, Risk, Feelings, Complex, Appreciate, Body, Choice.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Relationships - Ages 7-8
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Relationships Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know that different family members carry out different roles or have different responsibilities within the family
  • Know that gender stereotypes can be unfair e.g. Mum is always the carer, Dad always goes to work etc
  • Know some of the skills of friendship, e.g. taking turns, being a good listener
  • Know some strategies for keeping themselves safe online
  • Know how some of the actions and work of people around the world help and influence my life
  • Know that they and all children have rights (UNCRC)
  • Know the lives of children around the world can be different from their own
  • Can identify the responsibilities they have within their family
  • Can use Solve-it-together in a conflict scenario and find a win-win outcome
  • Know how to access help if they are concerned about anything on social media or the internet
  • Can empathise with people from other countries who may not have a fair job/ less fortunate
  • Understand that they are connected to the global community in many different ways
  • Can identify similarities in children’s rights around the world
  • Can identify their own wants and needs and how these may be similar or different from other children in school and the global community
  • What jobs do I / mummy / daddy do around the house?
  • What makes a good friend?
  • Can you tell me about a time when you were really good at sharing / taking turns / listening?
  • How can you stay safe online? What should our rules be?
  • What would you do if you saw or heard something online that made you feel worried?
  • What rights do children have?
  • How could we use the Solve-it-together technique at home?
In this Puzzle children revisit family relationships and identify the different expectations and roles that exist within the family home. They identify why stereotypes can be unfair and may not be accurate e.g. Mum is the carer, Dad goes to work. They also look at careers and why stereotypes can be unfair in this context. They learn that families should be founded on love, respect, appreciation, trust and cooperation. Children are reminded about the solve-it-together technique for negotiating conflict situations and the concept of a win-win outcome is introduced.

Online relationships through gaming and Apps is explored and children are introduced to some rules for staying safe online. Children also learn that they are part of a global community and they are connected to others they don’t know in many ways e.g. through global trade. They investigate the wants and needs of other children who are less fortunate and compare these with their own. Children’s universal rights are also revisited.

Key Vocabulary

Men, Women, Unisex, Male, Female, Stereotype, Career, Job, Role, Responsibilities, Respect, Differences, Similarities, Conflict, Win-win, Solution, Solve-it-together, Problem-solve, Internet, Social media, Online, Risky, Gaming, Safe, Unsafe, Private messaging (pm), Direct messaging (dm), Global, Communication, Fair trade, Inequality, Food journey, Climate, Transport, Exploitation, Rights, Needs, Wants, Justice, United Nations, Equality, Deprivation, Hardship, Appreciation, Gratitude, Celebrate.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Changing Me - Ages 7-8
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Changing Me Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know that in animals and humans lots of changes happen between conception and growing up
  • Know that in nature it is usually the female that carries the baby
  • Know that in humans a mother carries the baby in her uterus (womb) and this is where it develops
  • Know that babies need love and care from their parents/carers
  • Know some of the changes that happen between being a baby and a child
  • Know that the male and female body needs to change at puberty so their bodies can make babies when they are adults
  • Know some of the outside body changes that happen during puberty
  • Know some of the changes on the inside that happen during puberty
  • Can express how they feel about babies
  • Can describe the emotions that a new baby can bring to a family
  • Can express how they feel about puberty
  • Can say who they can talk to about puberty if they have any worries
  • Can identify stereotypical family roles and challenge these ideas e.g. it may not always be Mum who does the laundry
  • Can identify changes they are looking forward to in the next year
  • Can suggest ways to help them manage feelings during changes they are more anxious about
  • Can you tell me about some of the changes that happen to a puppy / kitten / baby as they grow up?
  • Can we talk about some of the changes that are going to happen to you as you grow up? How do you feel about these changes?
  • Do you have any questions about the changes that are going to happen to you as you grow up?
This Puzzle (Puzzle) begins with an exploration about babies and what they need to grow and develop including parenting. Children learn that it is usually the female that carries the baby in nature. This leads onto lessons where puberty is introduced. Children first look at the outside body changes in males and females. They learn that puberty is a natural part of growing up and that it is a process for getting their bodies ready to make a baby when grown-up. Inside body changes are also taught. Children learn that females have eggs (ova) in their ovaries and these are released monthly. If unfertilised by a male’s sperm it passes out of the body as a period. Sexual intercourse and the birth of the baby is not taught in this year group. Children discuss how they feel about puberty and growing up and there are opportunities for them to seek reassurance if anything is worrying them.
Key Vocabulary

Changes, Birth, Animals, Babies, Mother, Growing up, Baby, Grow, Uterus, Womb, Nutrients, Survive, Love, Affection, Care, Puberty, Control, Male, Female, Testicles, Sperm, Penis, Ovaries, Egg, Ovum / ova, Womb / uterus, Vagina, Stereotypes, Task, Roles, Challenge, Looking forward, Excited, Nervous, Anxious, Happy.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Being Me In My World - Ages 8-9
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Being Me in My World Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know how individual attitudes and actions make a difference to a class
  • Know about the different roles in the school community
  • Know their place in the school community
  • Know what democracy is (applied to pupil voice in school)
  • Know that their own actions affect themselves and others
  • Know how groups work together to reach a consensus
  • Know that having a voice and democracy benefits the school community
  • Identify the feelings associated with being included or excluded
  • Can make others feel valued and included
  • Be able to take on a role in a group discussion / task and contribute to the overall outcome
  • Can make others feel cared for and welcomed
  • Recognise the feelings of being motivated or unmotivated
  • Understand why the school community benefits from a Learning Charter
  • Be able to help friends make positive choices
  • Know how to regulate my emotions
  • What makes an effective class team?
  • How do all the different people in school work together so that it runs well? Does everyone have a role in school?
  • Do you have choices about how to behave? How do rules, rewards and consequences help with this?
  • What do you think democracy is? Can you give an example?
  • What skills do you have that can help a team work well together?
  • What are the Jigsaw Friends in your class called? How are the Jigsaw Friends used in your Jigsaw lessons?
  • Can you tell me about Calm Me time?
In this Puzzle (unit) the children talk about being part of a team. They talk about attitudes and actions and their effects on the whole class. The children learn about their school and its community, who all the different people are and what their roles are. They discuss democracy and link this to their own School Council, what its purpose is and how it works. The children talk about group work, the different roles people can have, how to make positive contributions, how to make collective decisions and how to deal with conflict. They also talk about considering other people’s feelings. They refresh their Jigsaw Charter and set up their Jigsaw Journals.
Key Vocabulary

Included, Excluded, Welcome, Valued, Team, Charter, Role, Job Description, School Community, Responsibility, Rights, Democracy, Democratic, Reward, Consequence, Decisions, Voting, Authority, Learning Charter, Contribution, Observer, UN Convention on Rights of Child (UNCRC).

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Celebrating Difference - Ages 8-9
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Celebrating Difference Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know that sometimes people make assumptions about a person because of the way they look or act
  • Know there are influences that can affect how we judge a person or situation
  • Know that some forms of bullying are harder to identify e.g. tactical ignoring, cyber-bullying
  • Know what to do if they think bullying is, or might be taking place
  • Know the reasons why witnesses sometimes join in with bullying and don’t tell anyone
  • Know that first impressions can change
  • Try to accept people for who they are
  • Identify influences that have made them think or feel positively/negatively about a situation
  • Identify feelings that a bystander might feel in a bullying situation
  • Identify reasons why a bystander might join in with bullying
  • Revisit the ‘Solve it together’ technique to practise conflict and bullying scenarios
  • Identify their own uniqueness
  • Be comfortable with the way they look
  • Identify when a first impression they had was right or wrong
  • Be non-judgemental about others who are different
  • What is an assumption? Are assumptions always right?
  • What can influence us to make an unfair judgement about someone else?
  • Is social media always helpful?
  • What’s good/ bad about social media?
  • What is a stereotype? What stereotypes do you see on social media, in the movies or on TV?
  • Are stereotypes fair?
  • Do you know any rules for staying safe with technology?
  • What could you do if you were worried about something online or in social media e.g. cyber-bullying?
  • Does your Jigsaw friend help you learn?
  • What does Jigsaw Jerrie cat do in your lessons?
In this Puzzle (unit) the children talk about judging people by their appearance, first impressions and what influences their thinking on what is normal. They talk about bullying, including online bullying and what to do if they suspect or know that it is taking place. They discuss the pressures of being a witness and why some people choose to join in or choose to not tell anyone about what they have seen. The children talk about their own uniqueness and what is special about themselves. They talk about first impressions and when their own first impressions of someone have changed.
Key Vocabulary

Character, Assumption, Judgement, Surprised, Different, Appearance, Accept, Influence, Opinion, Attitude, Bullying, Friend, Secret, Deliberate, On purpose, Bystander, Witness, Bully, Problem solve, Cyber bullying, Text message, Website, Troll, Special, Unique, Physical features, Impression, Changed.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Dreams & Goals - Ages 8-9
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Dreams and Goals Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know what their own hopes and dreams are
  • Know that hopes and dreams don’t always come true
  • Know that reflecting on positive and happy experiences can help them to counteract disappointment
  • Know how to make a new plan and set new goals even if they have been disappointed
  • Know how to work out the steps they need to take to achieve a goal
  • Know how to work as part of a successful group
  • Know how to share in the success of a group
  • Can talk about their hopes and dreams and the feelings associated with these
  • Can identify the feeling of disappointment
  • Can identify a time when they have felt disappointed
  • Be able to cope with disappointment
  • Help others to cope with disappointment
  • Can identify what resilience is
  • Have a positive attitude
  • Enjoy being part of a group challenge
  • Can share their success with others
  • Can store feelings of success (in their internal treasure chest) to be used at another time
  • What are your hopes and dreams?
  • Can you tell me about a time that one of your dreams didn’t come true?
  • What can we do when we feel disappointed?
  • What is resilience?
  • Describe how it felt when you achieved your goal?
  • Can I tell you what my dreams and goals were when I was your age?
  • How can you use this feeling the next time you are stuck?
  • Does Calm Me time help you when you are feeling stuck?
  • How does Jigsaw Jaz help you learn?
In this Puzzle the children talk about their hopes and dreams. They discuss how it feels when dreams don’t come true and how to cope with / overcome feelings of disappointment. The children talk about making new plans and setting new goals even if they have been disappointed. The class talk about group work and overcoming challenges together. They reflect on their successes and the feelings associated with overcoming a challenge.
Key Vocabulary

Dream, Hope, Goal, Determination, Perseverance, Resilience, Positive attitude, Disappointment, Fears, Hurts, Positive experiences, Plans, Cope, Help, Self-belief, Motivation, Commitment, Enterprise, Design, Cooperation, Success, Celebrate, Evaluate.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Healthy Me - Ages 8-9
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Healthy Me Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know how different friendship groups are formed and how they fit into them
  • Know which friends they value most
  • Know that there are leaders and followers in groups
  • Know that they can take on different roles according to the situation
  • Know the facts about smoking and its effects on health
  • Know some of the reasons some people start to smoke
  • Know the facts about alcohol and its effects on health, particularly the liver
  • Know some of the reasons some people drink alcohol
  • Know ways to resist when people are putting pressure on them
  • Know what they think is right and wrong
  • Can identify the feelings that they have about their friends and different friendship groups
  • Recognise how different people and groups they interact with impact on them
  • Identify which people they most want to be friends with
  • Recognise negative feelings in peer pressure situations
  • Can identify the feelings of anxiety and fear associated with peer pressure
  • Can tap into their inner strength and know-how to be assertive
  • Who are your friends? How do they make you feel?
  • Which groups do you spend time with? How do you feel when you are with the different groups?
  • Can you tell me about a time when you were the leader / follower in the group?
  • How can smoking affect people’s health?
  • How can drinking affect people’s health?
  • What can you do if a group of children are trying to convince you to do something you don’t want to do or know you shouldn’t do?
  • How can you build your inner strength?
  • Does Calm me time help you feel stronger inside?
In this Puzzle the class look at the friendship groups that they are part of, how they are formed, how they have leaders and followers and how they fit into them. The children are asked to reflect on their friendships, how different people make them feel and which friends they value the most. The class also look at smoking and its effects on health, they do the same with alcohol and then look at the reasons why people might drink or smoke. Finally, they talk about peer pressure and how to deal with it.
Key Vocabulary

Friendship, Emotions, Healthy, Relationships, Friendship groups, Value, Roles, Leader, Follower, Assertive, Agree, Disagree, Smoking, Pressure, Peers, Guilt, Advice, Alcohol, Liver, Disease, Anxiety, Fear, Believe, Assertive, Opinion, Right, Wrong.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Relationships - Ages 8-9
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Relationships Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know some reasons why people feel jealousy
  • Know that jealousy can be damaging to relationships
  • Know that loss is a normal part of relationships
  • Know that negative feelings are a normal part of loss
  • Know that memories can support us when we lose a special person or animal
  • Know that change is a natural part of relationships/ friendship
  • Know that sometimes it is better for a friendship/ relationship to end if it is causing negative feelings or is unsafe
  • Can identify feelings and emotions that accompany jealousy
  • Can suggest positive strategies for managing jealousy
  • Can identify people who are special to them and express why
  • Can identify the feelings and emotions that accompany loss
  • Can suggest strategies for managing loss
  • Can tell you about someone they no longer see
  • Can suggest ways to manage relationship changes including how to negotiate
  • Can you tell me about a time when you felt jealous? Did it affect how you behaved?
  • Can we tell each other about the people we love?
  • Do you miss seeing anyone?
  • Who could we make a memory box for?
  • Have you ever fallen out with any of your friends? What happened? How did you resolve it?
  • Do you have any friends that you fall out with a lot?
  • How does Jigsaw Jaz help you learn about friendships?
  • Does Calm Me time help you stay calm?
Learning in this year group starts focussing on the emotional aspects of relationships and friendships. With this in mind, children explore jealousy and loss/ bereavement. They identify the emotions associated with these relationship changes, the possible reasons for the change and strategies for coping with the change. The children learn that change is a natural in relationships and they will experience (or may have already experienced) some of these changes. Children revisit skills of negotiation particularly to help manage a change in a relationship. They also learn that sometimes it is better if relationships end, especially if they are causing negative feelings or they are unsafe. Children are taught that relationship endings can be amicable.
Key Vocabulary

Relationship, Close, Jealousy, Problem-solve, Emotions, Positive, Negative, Loss, Shock, Disbelief, Numb, Denial, Anger, Guilt, Sadness, Pain, Despair, Hope, Souvenir, Memento, Memorial, Acceptance, Relief, Remember, Negotiate, Compromise, Trust, Loyal, Empathy, Betrayal, Amicable, Appreciation, Love.

knowledge and skills progression: Changing Me - Ages 8-9
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Changing Me Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know that personal characteristics are inherited from birth parents and this is brought about by an ovum joining with a sperm
  • Know that babies are made by a sperm joining with an ovum
  • Know the names of the different internal and external body parts that are needed to make a baby
  • Know how the female and male body change at puberty
  • Know that personal hygiene is important during puberty and as an adult
  • Know that change is a normal part of life and that some cannot be controlled and have to be accepted
  • Know that change can bring about a range of different emotions
  • Can appreciate their own uniqueness and that of others
  • Can express how they feel about having children when they are grown up
  • Can express any concerns they have about puberty
  • Can say who they can talk to about puberty if they are worried
  • Can apply the circle of change model to themselves to have strategies for managing change
  • Have strategies for managing the emotions relating to change
  • Which of your characteristics did you get from your birth parents?
  • Do you have any questions about the changes that happen to a girl when they grow up?
  • Do you have any questions about how babies are made?
  • How do you feel about the changes that will happen to you as you grow?
In this Puzzle bodily changes at puberty are revisited with some additional vocabulary, particularly around menstruation. Sanitary health is taught, including introducing pupils to different sanitary and personal hygiene products. Conception and sexual intercourse are introduced in simple terms so the children understand that a baby is formed by the joining of an ovum and sperm. They also learn that the ovum and sperm carry genetic information that carry personal characteristics. The unit (Puzzle) ends by looking at the feelings associated with change and how to manage these. Children are introduced to Jigsaw’s Circle of change model as a strategy for managing future changes.
Key Vocabulary

Personal, Unique, Characteristics, Parents, Sperm, Egg / ovum, Penis, Testicles, Vagina / vulva, Womb / uterus, Ovaries, Making love, Having sex, Sexual intercourse, Fertilise, Conception, Puberty, Menstruation, Periods, Circle, Seasons, Change, Control, Emotions, Acceptance, Looking forward, Excited, Nervous, Anxious, Happy.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Being Me In My World - Ages 9-10
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Being Me in My World Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know how to face new challenges positively
  • Understand how to set personal goals
  • Understand the rights and responsibilities associated with being a citizen in the wider community and their country
  • Know how an individual’s behaviour can affect a group and the consequences of this
  • Understand how democracy and having a voice benefits the school community
  • Understand how to contribute towards the democratic process
  • Be able to identify what they value most about school
  • Identify hopes for the school year
  • Empathy for people whose lives are different from their own
  • Consider their own actions and the effect they have on themselves and others
  • Be able to work as part of a group, listening and contributing effectively
  • Understand why the school community benefits from a Learning Charter
  • Be able to help friends make positive choices
  • Know how to regulate my emotions
  • What makes an effective class team?
  • How do all the different people in school work together so that it runs well? Does everyone have a role in school?
  • Do you have choices about how to behave? How do rules, rewards and consequences help with this?
  • What do you think democracy is? Can you give an example?
  • What skills do you have that can help a team work well together?
  • What are the Jigsaw Friends in your class called? How are the Jigsaw Friends used in your Jigsaw lessons?
  • Can you tell me about Calm Me time?
In this Puzzle (unit) the children think and talk about the year ahead, goals they could set for themselves as well as the challenges they may face. They learn and talk about their rights and responsibilities as a member of their class, school, wider community and the country they live in. The children talk about their own behaviour and its impact on a group as well as choices, rewards, consequences and the feelings associated with each. They also talk about democracy, how it benefits the school and how they can contribute towards it. They revisit the Jigsaw Charter and set up their Jigsaw Journals.
Key Vocabulary

Challenge, Goal, Attitude, Actions, Rights and Responsibilities, United Nations Convention on The Rights of the Child, Citizen, Choices, Consequences, Views, Opinion, Collaboration, Collective Decision, Democracy.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Celebrating Difference - Ages 9-10
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Celebrating Difference Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know what culture means
  • Know that differences in culture can sometimes be a source of conflict
  • Know what racism is and why it is unacceptable
  • Know that rumour spreading is a form of bullying on and offline
  • Know external forms of support in regard to bullying e.g. Childline
  • Know that bullying can be direct and indirect
  • Know how their life is different from the lives of children in the developing world
  • Identify their own culture and different cultures within their class community
  • Identify their own attitudes about people from different faith and cultural backgrounds
  • Identify a range of strategies for managing their own feelings in bullying situations
  • Identify some strategies to encourage children who use bullying behaviours to make other choices
  • Be able to support children who are being bullied
  • Appreciate the value of happiness regardless of material wealth
  • Develop respect for cultures different from their own
  • What is our culture?
  • Can people with different cultures be friends?
  • How can differences in culture cause conflict?
  • What is racism?
  • Why is racism unfair?
  • What are your feelings about racism?
  • How can bullying affect how a person feels about themselves? Is this fair?
  • Is money more important than happiness?
  • What can we do to help people who are less fortunate than us?
  • Can you show me how to do a Calm me time?
In this Puzzle (unit) the class explore culture and cultural differences. They link this to racism, talking about what it is and how to be aware of their own feelings towards people from different cultures. They revisit the topic of bullying and discuss rumour spreading and name-calling. The children talk about direct and indirect bullying as well as ways to encourage children to not using bullying behaviours. The class talk about happiness regardless of material wealth and respecting other people’s cultures.
Key Vocabulary

Culture, Conflict, Difference, Similarity, Belong, Culture Wheel, Racism, Colour, Race, Discrimination, Ribbon, Bullying, Rumour, Name-calling,

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Dreams & Goals - Ages 9-10
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Dreams and Goals Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know that they will need money to help them to achieve some of their dreams
  • Know about a range of jobs that are carried out by people I know
  • Know that different jobs pay more money than others
  • Know the types of job they might like to do when they are older
  • Know that young people from different cultures may have different dreams and goals
  • Know that communicating with someone from a different culture means that they can learn from them and vice versa
  • Know ways that they can support young people in their own culture and abroad
  • Verbalise what they would like their life to be like when they are grown up
  • Appreciate the contributions made by people in different jobs
  • Appreciate the opportunities learning and education can give them
  • Reflect on the differences between their own learning goals and those of someone from a different culture
  • Appreciate the differences between themselves and someone from a different culture
  • Understand why they are motivated to make a positive contribution to supporting others
  • What are your dreams and goals?
  • Why might you need money to help you achieve your dreams and goals?
  • What jobs are you interested in doing when you are a grown-up?
  • How much do each of these jobs pay?
  • Tell me about the hopes and dreams of someone from a different culture? What are the similarities and differences form your own?
  • Shall I share with you what my dreams and goals were when I was at school?
  • What are the differences and similarities between you and someone from a different culture?
  • How does Jigsaw Jerrie Cat help you pause and reflect?
  • Does Calm Me time have a positive effect on you?
In this Puzzle the class talk about their dreams and goals and how they might need money to help them achieve them. They look at jobs that people they know do, they look at the fact that some jobs pay more money than others and reflect on what types of jobs they might like to do when they are older. The children look as the similarities and differences between themselves (and their dreams and goals) and someone from a different culture.
Key Vocabulary

Dream, Hope, Goal, Feeling, Achievement, Money, Grown Up, Adult, Lifestyle, Job, Career, Profession, Money, Salary, Contribution, Society, Determination, Perseverance, Motivation, Aspiration, Culture, Country, Sponsorship, Communication, Support, Rallying, Team Work, Cooperation, Difference.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Healthy Me - Ages 9-10
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Healthy Me Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know the health risks of smoking
  • Know how smoking tobacco affects the lungs, liver and heart
  • Know some of the risks linked to misusing alcohol, including antisocial behaviour
  • Know basic emergency procedures including the recovery position
  • Know how to get help in emergency situations
  • Know that the media, social media and celebrity culture promotes certain body types
  • Know the different roles food can play in people’s lives and know that people can develop eating problems / disorders related to body image pressure
  • Know what makes a healthy lifestyle
  • Can make informed decisions about whether or not they choose to smoke when they are older
  • Can make informed decisions about whether they choose to drink alcohol when they are older
  • Recognise strategies for resisting pressure
  • Can identify ways to keep themselves calm in an emergency
  • Can reflect on their own body image and know how important it is that this is positive
  • Accept and respect themselves for who they are
  • Respect and value their own bodies
  • Be motivated to keep themselves healthy and happy
  • What are the risks of smoking / misusing alcohol?
  • What emergency procedures have you learnt?
  • How do you contact the police / ambulance service / fire department?
  • Why do some people have eating problems?
  • Can you tell me about a time when someone tried to make you do something you didn’t want to?
  • What can you do if a group of children are trying to convince you to do something you don’t want to do or know you shouldn’t do?
  • What do you enjoy about how we try to keep healthy in our family?
  • Are there ways we could be healthier?
  • Does Calm Me time help you to stay calm?
In this Puzzle the class look at the risks linked to smoking and how this affects the lungs, liver and heart. They do the same with the risks associated with alcohol misuse. They are taught a range of basic emergency procedures (including the recovery position) and learn how to contact the emergency services when needed. The children look at how body types are portrayed in the media, social media and celebrity culture. They also talk about eating disorders and people’s relationships with food and how this can be linked to negative body image pressures.
Key Vocabulary

Choices, Healthy behaviour, Unhealthy behaviour, Informed decision, Pressure, Media, Influence, Emergency, Procedure, Recovery position, Calm, Level-headed, Body image, Media, Social media, Celebrity, Altered, Self-respect, Comparison, Eating problem, Eating disorder, Respect, Debate, Opinion, Fact, Motivation.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Relationships - Ages 9-10
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Relationships Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know that a personality is made up of many different characteristics, qualities and attributes
  • Know that belonging to an online community can have positive and negative consequences
  • Know that there are rights and responsibilities in an online community or social network
  • Know that there are rights and responsibilities when playing a game online
  • Know that too much screen time isn’t healthy
  • Know how to stay safe when using technology to communicate with friends
  • Can suggest strategies for building self-esteem of themselves and others
  • Can identify when an online community / social media group feels risky, uncomfortable, or unsafe
  • Can suggest strategies for staying safe online/ social media
  • Can say how to report unsafe online / social network activity
  • Can identify when an online game is safe or unsafe
  • Can suggest ways to monitor and reduce screen time
  • Can suggest strategies for managing unhelpful pressures online or in social networks
  • What online games do you like to play? Who do you play them with?
  • Do you ever talk to people you don’t know online?
  • How do you know if people you talk to online are really who they say they are?
  • What would you do if you saw or heard something online that made you feel uncomfortable?
  • How much screen time do you think you should have every day?
  • How shall we spend some special family time?
Children learn about the importance of self-esteem and ways this can be boosted. This is important in an online context as well as off-line, as mental health can be damaged by excessive comparison with others. This leads onto a series of lessons that allow the children to investigate and reflect upon a variety of positive and negative online/ social media contexts including gaming and social networking. They learn about age -limits and also age-appropriateness. Within these lessons, children are taught the SMARRT internet safety rules and they apply these in different situations. Risk, pressure and influences are revisited with a focus on the physical and emotional aspects of identifying when something online or in social media feels uncomfortable or unsafe. Children are taught about grooming and how people online can pretend to be whoever they want. Rights, responsibilities and respect are revisited with an angle on technology use. Screen time is also discussed and children find ways to reduce their own screen time. This Puzzle aims to help children to be more discerning when viewing anything online or on social media.
Key Vocabulary

Personal attributes, Qualities, Characteristics, Self-esteem, Unique, Comparison, Negative self-talk, Social media, Online, Community, Risky, Positive, Negative, Safe, Unsafe, Rights, Responsibilities, Social network, Gaming, Violence, Grooming, Troll, Gambling, Betting, Trustworthy, Appropriate, Screen time, Physical health, Mental health, Off-line, Social, Peer pressure, Influences, Personal information, Passwords, Privacy, Settings, Profile, SMARRT rules.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Changing Me - Ages 9-10
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Changing Me Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know what perception means and that perceptions can be right or wrong
  • Know how girls’ and boys’ bodies change during puberty and understand the importance of looking after themselves physically and emotionally
  • Know that sexual intercourse can lead to conception
  • Know that some people need help to conceive and might use IVF
  • Know that becoming a teenager involves various changes and also brings growing responsibility
  • Can celebrate what they like about their own and others’ self- image and body-image
  • Can suggest ways to boost self-esteem of self and others
  • Recognise that puberty is a natural process that happens to everybody and that it will be OK for them
  • Can ask questions about puberty to seek clarification
  • Can express how they feel about having a romantic relationship when they are an adult
  • Can express how they feel about having children when they are an adult
  • Can express how they feel about becoming a teenager
  • Can say who they can talk to if concerned about puberty or becoming a teenager/adult
  • Can you tell me how you feel about yourself? What can people do if they don’t feel great about themselves?Can I share with you how I see you and how I care about you?
  • Do you have any worries about puberty?
  • Do you have any questions about puberty?
  • Do you have any questions that you’d like to ask me about how babies are conceived?
  • What do you think it will be like when you are a teenager?
  • What kinds of things do you think you will be allowed to do when you are a teenager that you’re not allowed to do now?
  • What do you enjoy about being your age now?
In this Puzzle the children revisit self-esteem and self/body-image. They learn that we all have perceptions about ourselves and others, and these may be right or wrong. They also reflect on how social media and the media can promote unhelpful comparison and how to manage this. Puberty is revisited with further detail explaining bodily changes in males and females. Sexual intercourse is explained in slightly more detail than in the previous year. Children are encouraged to ask questions and seek clarification about anything they don’t understand. Further details about pregnancy are introduced including some facts about the development of the foetus and some simple explanation about alternative ways of conception e.g. IVF. Children learn that having a baby is a personal choice. Details of contraceptive options and methods are not taught as this is not age-appropriate. Reasons why people choose to be in a romantic relationship and choose to have a baby are also explored. Children look at what becoming a teenager means for them with an increase in freedom, rights and responsibilities. They also look at the perceptions that surround teenagers and reflect whether they are always accurate e.g. teenagers are always moody; all teenagers have a boyfriend/girlfriend etc.
Key Vocabulary

Body-image, Self-image, Characteristics, Looks, Personality, Perception, Self-esteem, Affirmation, Comparison, Uterus, Womb, Oestrogen, Fallopian Tube, Cervix, Develops, Puberty, Breasts, Vagina, Vulva, Hips, Penis, Testicles, Adam’s Apple, Scrotum, Genitals, Hair, Broader, Wider, Sperm, Semen, Erection, Ejaculation, Urethra, Wet dream, Growth spurt, Larynx, Facial hair, Pubic hair, Hormones, Scrotum, Testosterone, Circumcised, Uncircumcised, Foreskin, Epididymis, Ovaries, Egg (Ovum), Period, Fertilised, Unfertilised, Conception, Having sex, Sexual intercourse, Making love, Embryo, Umbilical cord, IVF, Foetus, Contraception, Pregnancy, Menstruation, Sanitary products, Tampon, Pad, Towel, Liner, Hygiene, Age appropriateness, Legal, Laws, Responsible, Teenager, Responsibilities, Rights.

Being Me In My World - Ages 10-11
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Being Me in My World Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know how to set goals for the year ahead
  • Understand what fears and worries are
  • Know about children’s universal rights (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child)
  • Know about the lives of children in other parts of the world
  • Know that personal choices can affect others locally and globally
  • Understand that their own choices result in different consequences and rewards
  • Understand how democracy and having a voice benefits the school community
  • Understand how to contribute towards the democratic process
  • Be able to make others feel welcomed and valued
  • Know own wants and needs
  • Be able to compare their life with the lives of those less fortunate
  • Demonstrate empathy and understanding towards others
  • Can demonstrate attributes of a positive role-model
  • Can take positive action to help others
  • Be able to contribute towards a group task
  • Know what effective group work is
  • Know how to regulate my emotions
  • How does your teacher use the Jigsaw Chime to teach you mindfulness? Why is mindfulness (the chime) helpful to you?
  • What are the Jigsaw Friends in your class called? How are the Jigsaw Friends used in your Jigsaw lessons?
  • Does your teacher use Pause Points? What happens with these? Why do you think they are helpful?
  • What are some of your hopes and dreams?
  • What are some of the Universal Rights that all children share across the world?
  • What have you learnt about children’s lives in other parts of the world? What do you think and feel about this?
  • Are your wants and needs similar or different from other children in the world?
  • Why do we have laws in this country?
  • What is a role model? Can you think of some good examples?
In this Puzzle (unit) the children discuss their year ahead, they learnt to set goals and discuss their fears and worries about the future. The class learn about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and that these are not met for all children worldwide. They talk about their choices and actions and how these can have far-reaching effects, locally and globally. The children talk about their own behaviour and how their choices can result in rewards and consequences and how these feel. They talk about how an individual’s behaviour and the impact it can have on a group. They also talk about democracy, how it benefits the school and how they can contribute towards it. They establish the Jigsaw Charter and set up their Jigsaw Journals.
Key Vocabulary

Goals, Worries, Fears, Value, Welcome, Choice, Ghana, West Africa, Cocoa Plantation, Cocoa Pods, Machete, Rights, Community, Education, Wants, Needs, Maslow, Empathy, Comparison, Opportunities, Education, Choices, Behaviour, Responsibilities, Rewards, Consequences, Empathise, Learning Charter, Obstacles, Cooperation, Collaboration, Legal, Illegal, Lawful, Laws, Participation, Motivation, Democracy, Decision, Proud.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Celebrating Difference - Ages 10-11
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Celebrating Difference Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know that there are different perceptions of ‘being normal’ and where these might come from
  • Know that being different could affect someone’s life
  • Know that power can play a part in a bullying or conflict situation
  • Know that people can hold power over others individually or in a group
  • Know why some people choose to bully others
  • Know that people with disabilities can lead amazing lives
  • Know that difference can be a source of celebration as well as conflict
  • Empathise with people who are different and be aware of my own feelings towards them
  • Identify feelings associated with being excluded
  • Be able to recognise when someone is exerting power negatively in a relationship
  • Use a range of strategies when involved in a bullying situation or in situations where difference is a source of conflict
  • Identify different feelings of the bully, bullied and bystanders in a bullying scenario
  • Be able to vocalise their thoughts and feelings about prejudice and discrimination and why it happens
  • Appreciate people for who they are
  • Show empathy
  • What is prejudice and discrimination, can you give an example?
  • Why is there an Equality Act in the UK? Who does it protect and why?
  • What role does power play in a bullying situation? Who has the power and why?
  • Why do some people choose to bully?
  • Can difference be a source of celebration? Can you give an example?
  • Does having Pause Points during lessons help you concentrate?
  • How does being able to do Calm me time help you regulate your emotions?
In this Puzzle (unit) the class talk about differences and similarities and that for some people, being different is hard. The children talk about bullying and how people can have power over others in a group. They talk about strategies for dealing with this as well as wider bullying issues. The class talk about people with disabilities and look at specific examples of disabled people who have amazing lives and achievements.
Key Vocabulary

Normal, Ability, Disability, Visual impairment, Empathy, Perception, Medication, Vision, Blind, Male, Female, Diversity, Transgender, Gender Diversity, Courage, Fairness, Rights, Responsibilities, Power, Struggle, Imbalance, Harassment, Bullying, Bullying behaviour, Direct, Indirect, Argument, Recipient, Para-Olympian, Achievement, Accolade, Perseverance, Sport, Admiration, Stamina, Celebration, Conflict.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Dreams & Goals - Ages 10-11
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Dreams and Goals Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know their own learning strengths
  • Know how to set realistic and challenging goals
  • Know what the learning steps are they need to take to achieve their goal
  • Know a variety of problems that the world is facing
  • Know how to work with other people to make the world a better place
  • Know some ways in which they could work with others to make the world a better place
  • Know what their classmates like and admire about them
  • Understand why it is important to stretch the boundaries of their current learning
  • Set success criteria so that they know when they have achieved their goal
  • Recognise the emotions they experience when they consider people in the world who are suffering or living in difficult circumstances
  • Empathise with people who are suffering or living in difficult situations
  • Be able to give praise and compliments to other people when they recognise that person’s achievements
  • What are your learning strengths?
  • What goal have you set at school?
  • What goal have you set for home?
  • How can I help you achieve your goals?
  • What problems in the world are you worried about? Is there anything we can do to help?
  • What do you think your classmates admire and like about you?
  • What do you think your family admire and like about you?
  • What do you admire about other people?
  • Do you have any role models?
  • Does calm Me time help you regulate your emotions?
In this Puzzle the class talk about their own strengths and further stretching themselves by setting challenging and realistic goals. They discuss the learning steps they’ll need to take as well as talking about how to stay motivated. The children explore various global issues and explore places where people may be suffering or living in difficult situations – whilst doing this they reflect on their own emotions linked to this learning. The class also talk about what they think their classmates like and admire about them as well as working on giving others praise and compliments.
Key Vocabulary

Dream, Hope, Goal, Learning, strengths, Stretch, Achievement, Personal, Realistic, Unrealistic, Feeling, Success, Criteria, Learning steps, Money, Global issue, Suffering, Concern, Hardship, Sponsorship, Empathy, Motivation, Admire, Respect, Praise, Compliment, Contribution, Recognition.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Relationships - Ages 10-11
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Relationships Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know that it is important to take care of their own mental health
  • Know ways that they can take care of their own mental health
  • Know the stages of grief and that there are different types of loss that cause people to grieve
  • Know that sometimes people can try to gain power or control them
  • Know some of the dangers of being ‘online’
  • Know how to use technology safely and positively to communicate with their friends and family
  • Recognise that people can get problems with their mental health and that it is nothing to be ashamed of
  • Can help themselves and others when worried about a mental health problem
  • Recognise when they are feeling grief and have strategies to manage them
  • Demonstrate ways they could stand up for themselves and their friends in situations where others are trying to gain power or control
  • Can resist pressure to do something online that might hurt themselves or others
  • Can take responsibility for their own safety and well-being
  • What is mindfulness?
  • What tips can you give me for taking care of my own mental health?
  • What is the grief cycle? Do you have any tips for dealing with grief?
  • Who do you talk to online? What would you do if they said something that you didn’t like?
  • How do you know if a website is genuine?
In this Puzzle the class look at mental health and how to take care of their own mental well-being. They talk about the grief cycle and its various stages, they also discuss the different causes of grief and loss. The children talk about people who can try to control them or have power over them. They look at online safety, learning how to judge if something is safe and helpful as well as talking about communicating with friends and family in a positive and safe way.
Key Vocabulary

Mental health, Ashamed, Stigma, Stress, Anxiety, Support, Worried, Signs, Warning, Self-harm, Emotions, Feelings, Sadness, Loss, Grief, Denial, Despair, Guilt, Shock, Hopelessness, Anger, Acceptance, Bereavement, Coping strategies, Power, Control, Authority, Bullying, Script, Assertive, Risks, Pressure, Influences, Self-control, Real / fake, True / untrue, Assertiveness, Judgement, Communication, Technology, Power, Cyber-bullying, Abuse, Safety.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Healthy Me - Ages 10-11
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Healthy Me Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know how to take responsibility for their own health
  • Know how to make choices that benefit their own health and well-being
  • Know about different types of drugs and their uses
  • Know how these different types of drugs can affect people’s bodies, especially their liver and heart
  • Know that some people can be exploited and made to do things that are against the law
  • Know why some people join gangs and the risk that this can involve
  • Know what it means to be emotionally well
  • Know that stress can be triggered by a range of things
  • Know that being stressed can cause drug and alcohol misuse
  • Are motivated to care for their own physical and emotional health
  • Are motivated to find ways to be happy and cope with life’s situations without using drugs
  • Identify ways that someone who is being exploited could help themselves
  • Suggest strategies someone could use to avoid being pressured
  • Recognise that people have different attitudes towards mental health / illness
  • Can use different strategies to manage stress and pressure
  • What can you do to keep yourself physically / mentally well?
  • What types of drugs do you know about?
  • What makes you feel stressed?
  • What helps you when you feel stressed?
  • Can we share a Calm me time together?
  • Does Calm Me time help you stay calm and manage stress?
  • Can you recognise when anyone in our family is stressed?
  • What can you do if someone is putting pressure on you?
  • Does Jigsaw Jerrie Cat factor in your lessons?
In this Puzzle the children discuss taking responsibility for their own physical and emotional health and the choices linked to this. They talk about different types of drugs and the effects these can have on people’s bodies. The class discuss exploitation as well as gang culture and the associated risks. They also talk about mental health / illness and that people have different attitudes towards this. They learn to recognise the triggers for and feelings of being stressed and that there are strategies they can use when they are feeling stressed.
Key Vocabulary

Responsibility, Choice, Immunisation, Prevention, Drugs, Effects, Motivation, Prescribed, Unrestricted, Over-the-counter, Restricted, Illegal, Volatile substances, ‘Legal highs’, Exploited, Vulnerable, Criminal, Gangs, Pressure, Strategies, Reputation, Anti-social behaviour, Crime, Mental health, Emotional health, Mental illness, Symptoms, Stress, Triggers, Strategies, Managing stress, Pressure.

Jigsaw knowledge and skills progression: Changing Me 3-11(12)
Jigsaw, the mindful approach to PSHE is a progressive and spiral scheme of learning. In planning the lessons, Jigsaw PSHE ensures that learning from previous years is revisited and extended, adding new concepts, knowledge and skills, year on year as appropriate. The table below draws out the spiral knowledge and skills progression within the Changing Me Puzzle (unit of work) including the key vocabulary used in each year group and suggestions for Family Learning.
Knowledge Social and Emotional Skills Questions for Family Learning
  • Know how girls’ and boys’ bodies change during puberty and understand the importance of looking after themselves physically and emotionally
  • Know how a baby develops from conception through the nine months of pregnancy and how it is born
  • Know how being physically attracted to someone changes the nature of the relationship
  • Know the importance of self-esteem and what they can do to develop it
  • Know what they are looking forward to and what they are worried about when thinking about transition to secondary school / moving to their next class
  • Recognise ways they can develop their own self-esteem
  • Can express how they feel about the changes that will happen to them during puberty
  • Recognise how they feel when they reflect on the development and birth of a baby
  • Understand that mutual respect is essential in a boyfriend / girlfriend relationship and that they shouldn’t feel pressured into doing something that they don’t want to
  • Can celebrate what they like about their own and others’ self- image and body-image
  • Use strategies to prepare themselves emotionally for the transition (changes) to secondary school
  • Can we talk about the changes that will happen to your body over the next few years?
  • How do you feel about these changes?
  • What does mutual respect mean? Why is that important in a relationship?
  • What are you excited about in secondary school?
  • What are you worried about in secondary school? What can we do with these worries?
In this Puzzle the class learn about puberty in boys and girls and the changes that will happen – they reflect on how they feel about these changes. The children also learn about childbirth and the stages of development of a baby, starting at conception. They talk about being physically attracted to someone and the effect this can have upon the relationship. They discuss relationships and the importance of mutual respect and not pressuring / being pressured into doing something that they don’t want to. The children also learn about self-esteem, why it is important and ways to develop it. Finally, they look at the transition to secondary school (or next class) and what they are looking forward to / are worried about and how they can prepare themselves mentally.
Key Vocabulary

Body-image, Self-image, Characteristics, Looks, Personality, Perception, Self-esteem, Affirmation, Comparison, negative body-talk, mental health, Uterus, Womb, Oestrogen, Fallopian Tube, Cervix, Develops, Puberty, Breasts, Vagina, Vulva, Hips, Penis, Testicles, Adam’s Apple, Scrotum, Genitals, Hair, Broader, Wider, Sperm, Semen, Erection, Ejaculation, Urethra, Wet dream, Growth spurt, Larynx, Facial hair, Pubic hair, Hormones, Scrotum, Testosterone, Circumcised, Uncircumcised, Foreskin, Epididymis, Ovaries, Egg (Ovum), Period, Fertilised, Unfertilised, Conception, Having sex, Sexual intercourse, Making love, Embryo, Umbilical cord, IVF, Foetus, Contraception, Pregnancy, midwife, labour, Menstruation, Sanitary products, Tampon, Pad, Towel, Liner, Hygiene, Age appropriateness, Legal, Laws, Responsible, Teenager, Responsibilities, Rights, opportunities, freedoms, responsibilities, attraction, relationship, love, sexting, transition, secondary, looking forward, journey, worries, anxiety, excitement .

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Our agreed consistencies for PSHE: If you were to walk into a PSHE lesson at Sandhurst you would see: In our PSHE curriculum you will see that we value inclusion and diversity:
  • Every class has a weekly PSHE lesson.
  • We use the Jigsaw PSHE to scheme to ensure progression and thorough coverage of the curriculum.
  • There is a safe, open and positive learning environment based on trusting relationships between all members of the class.
  • Children take turns to speak and use kind and positive words
  • The right of individuals to keep their views private is respected.
  • Use of the ‘Jigsaw chime’ to help children reach an optimum state for learning.
  • A team-building game at the start of each lesson.
  • Questioning to promote reflection and evaluation in a supportive learning environment.
  • Time for children to reflect on their learning experience and their progress.
  • All children, regardless of views or ability, are encouraged to participate in discussions and share their thoughts and ideas if they wish to.
  • Provision is made for children who require additional support.
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