PSHE Newsletter Summer 1- 2019

The purpose of the PSHE Professional’s Forum is to :

 Share Welcome to the PSHE newsletter national & local news NEWS  Foster school to National update school support The updated draft Relationships (primary) ,Relationships and Sex (secondary), and Health  Share/celebrate Education guidance , plus regulations were ratified by parliament. The Commons vote was local practice overwhelmingly positive with 538 for and 21 against. Key aspects of PSHE will now be- come statutory from September 2020 for all 5 to 16 year olds attending state funded  Ask questions schools.

 Identify any train- https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/relationships-and-sex-education-and-health- ing needs education (Please see link above and scroll to the end of the page for the relevant documents) Please consider the updated draft February 2019 guidance as the final version . I recom- mend PSHE leads become familiar with the information contained within it as it has lots of useful information, end of phase descriptors for Relationships/ RSE and Health education , plus guidance on policies and compliancy. What the guidance does not do is prescribe age The PSHE Profession- related outcomes by year group ; this will be down to schools to provide a relevant spiral als Forum is open to curriculum that is appropriate to each individual school and it’s community. There are sev- eral ways of achieving this and it is vital that schools use this academic year to prepare for Primary and Second- the changes to PSHE . I hope the newsletters, the PSHE webpage, forum meetings and ary PHSE leads and my support will help you all in your journey. those with a particular Some schools have registered their interest to be ‘Early Adopter's ‘ for the DfE ; this is ex- interest in PSHE. It citing and I hope some Bucks schools are selected. It is also vital that senior leaders cham- has been agreed that pion these changes and this may require looking at time tables, PSHE resources and staff training. these meetings will Local News take place half termly, with the first meeting This term we will be focusing on preparing for statutory Health Education, taking a look at planning , resourcing and how to provide quality Health Education within the PSHE curric- phase specific and the ulum . Karen Summers has been commissioned to run a funded half day session for PSHE second meeting for leads - ‘Preparing for statutory Health Education’ .I will be sending out a flyer shortly, regis- both primary and sec- tration will be via Eventbrite so please save the date - primary is 5th June (am or pm ) secondary 6th June ( pm). The CPD sessions will be held at Missenden Abbey. ondary colleagues. Bucks Schoolsweb has been re designed and has a new address. The new updated ver- The forums are also a sion is now live. https://schoolsweb.buckscc.gov.uk/curriculum-and-learning/pshe/ The PSHE platform for other ap- webpage will continue as an open page - sorry to those who found ’login required’ this glitch has now been fixed. Please do take a look , it is much improved and I am reorganis- proved professionals ing the curriculum resources page . to share what they I have written a FAQs document for PSHE Governors and this can be found on Governor offer to schools. Zone on schoolweb and soon to be placed on the PSHE web page. This may also be use- ful to PSHE leads and senior leaders. PSHE Latest news : Summer 2 PSHE FORUM MEETINGS 2019 Summer Term 1

PSHE forum meetings in the first half term are phase specific . Your support is appreciated , come along and be part of a growing professional PSHE community in Bucks. The focus for Summer 1 is .preparing for statutory Health Education and following up on developing high quality Relationships / RSE provision from the previous CPD session and forum focus. Please bring along curriculum mapping , good resources and any updated polices you are willing to share. Please note change of date and venue for the secondary HW forum Primary meetings Vale Tuesday 7th May 4.00-5.30 Green Ridge Academy HP19OYA High Wycombe Thursday 9th May 4.00-5.30 Carrington Junior School HP10 9AA Chiltern /South Bucks Wednesday 8th May 4.00-5.30 Little Kingshill Combined HP16 ODZ

Secondary Aylesbury Vale Thursday 16th May 4.00 – 5.30 Pebble Brook school HP218LZ High Wycombe Wednesday 22nd May 4.00—5.30 HP13 7NQ Chiltern / South Bucks Thursday 23rd May 4.00—5.30 HP5 2RG

Share best practice: Thank you to the hosting schools , this is really appreciated. Do you have any success stories about how you deliver the PSHE Local funded training and offers to schools curriculum in you school? Funded CPD half day session Preparing for statutory Health education

I am delighted to invite primary and secondary PHSE leads to attend a half day CPD session to support schools to prepare for statutory Health education . There are a fixed number of spaces and limited to one Ask a question: PSHE lead per school. I will send an Eventbrite link for registration asap.

Do you have any Attention all secondary PSHE leads questions you would like to The new training offer for 2019-20 from The Terrance Higgins Trust is now out. Training is free to schools pose to the forum ? Any and will support schools to deliver high quality RSE . The ‘Knowledge and Skills to deliver RSE in secondary’ problems that you are ‘Pornography and Sexing Awareness ‘and the ‘WISH ‘ training are key. It is vital schools take up these free unsure how to resolve? training opportunities . Some courses can be delivered in schools .Please contact Alex Blair on 07468 726024 to discuss in school arrangements. You can view the full offer and sign up using the link below.

https://www.sexualhealthbucks.nhs.uk/training-session/

Attention leaders—Suicide safer schools 13th May Please email and your story Please ensure your senior leaders know about this funded half day course. DSLs and /or pastoral support or question can be staff can be nominated to attend. Click on the link for further information. There are still a few places left included in the next on this really essential piece of training. newsletter or discussed at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-suicide-safer-schools-and-colleges-workshop-tickets-51709684057 forum meetings. LEAP—all schools

Please see flyer below . This CYP engagement day on 19th June at The Gateway, Aylesbury is free , with the emphasis on active lifestyles, the link between emotional and physical wellbeing and the social aspects of developing an active community .The focus is on after schools physical activity. This may be of interest to the PE lead and /or the PSHE lead. For further information and to sign up please click on the link below.

https://www.leapwithus.org.uk/2019/03/29/partner-forum-children-young-people/

Bucks & MK Sport and Activity Forum - Agenda - June 2019 280119.docx

Facing Histories

If you haven't already come across Facing Histories , they are an education charity. The webinars and resources are free and they are offering a PSHE focus on 26th June and 3rd July. https:// www.facinghistory.org/professional-development/upcoming-webinars

PSHE Latest news : Summer 2 What’s New ? PSHE information for Governors

I have written a Frequently Asked Questions sheet for Governors with regards to PSHE and the Join the PSHE mailing list : new guidance. Governors can view this on Governor Zone on Schools web. I have also started adding the PSHE newsletters to Governor Zone so please let your PSHE Governor know. I am Please send your name , setting up a Governor folder for PSHE leads on the main PSHE webage. school and email address Jigsaw for Secondary Schools to : Jigsaw has now published its purchasable secondary PSHE scheme .Please open the link below [email protected] to find out more. https://www.jigsawpshe.com/jigsaw-secondary-pshe-ages-11-16-12-16/

to receive PSHE forum PSHE Association news , meeting reminders, A good synopsis of mandatory PSHE requirements is available here. https://www.pshe- association.org.uk/news/key-questions-mandatory-pshe-requirements-health The Association's alerts to new resources and Annual Conference is on 27th June please see the PSHE Association website for details links to other PSHE teachers in Bucks. Coming up this half term - National Events 7th May National Teacher’s Day

11th May World Fair Trade Day

14th May National Children’s Day http://www.nationalchildrensdayuk.com/media-pack.html

13th - 19th May Mental Health Awareness Week (see resources below)

20th -24 May Walk to School Week

20th May World Bee Day https://www.un.org/en/events/beeday/

Resources Focus Primary

A new transition resource for year 6 moving from primary to secondary school has recently been made available by Public Health England. The lesson plan has activities and a video to support year 6 pupils to manage this important change in their lives. https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/schools/resources/transition-to-secondary-school- lesson-plan-pack

Primary and Secondary— Mental Health Awareness week 13th—19th May has a focus on body image . https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week/resources T

The PSHE Association has a free and excellent guide to teaching about body image. https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/curriculum-and-resources/resources/key-standards- teaching-about-body-image

Secondary Resources Public Health England have produced a lesson plan with teaching resources to explore body image and support students to manage peer and social media pressure. https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/schools/resources/body-image-lesson-plan-pack There are also some great videos available to open discussions on body image at Body Talk https://riseabove.org.uk/topics/ Exam Stress This Rise Above - Public Health England resourced lesson plan can be used to help prepare your students for managing exam stress. https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/schools/topics/rise-above/overview#examstress

PSHE Latest news : Summer 2

The Adventure Learning Centre Join the PSHE mailing list :

Please send your name , The Adventure Learning Centre is a charity with several sites and they offer residential as school and email address well as day time activities . I recently visited the Green Park site to discuss the PSHE link with schools. Physical activity, mental wellbeing and ‘getting back to nature’ are all con- to : nected .They are keen to work more closely with schools to promote outdoor learning. [email protected] Please feel free to get in touch with Julie Lloyd Evans to discuss this. 033 03 03 01 01 [email protected] to receive PSHE forum PHSE and the Benefits of Outdoor Learning news , meeting reminders, alerts to new resources and ‘95% of pupils said lessons outside were more enjoyable' ' 92% said they felt happier and healthier when learning outside' Natural Connections demonstration project* links to other PSHE teachers A wealth of research demonstrates what we at The Adventure Learning Charity experi- in Bucks. ence everyday in our work with young people - the beneficial outcomes of taking learning outdoors. Our residential and day visits provide a key part of the provision of a 'broad and rich curriculum'. Through our unique and specialised villages a learning journey that broadens the horizons and instils memorable learning can be provided: Longridge special- ising in water based activities, Green Park has land based adventurous activities with a new disability high ropes course and Shortenills offers environmental and curriculum linked learning. Residential visits earlier in the year and during the winter have an increased im- pact! ’ A residential learning experience provides opportunities and benefits that cannot be achieved in any other educational context or setting' The Learning Away Project, Paul Hamlyn Foundation* Deeper and stronger relationships build between peers and between teachers and their pupils during a residential visit. The project also reveals that the earlier in the year this occurs the more profound the impact. We are therefore offering special prices across all our villages for our: 'Wild Winter Residential 2019-2020' (November - end January) builds on the four 'R's: Relationships, Resilience, Risk and Responsibility. To book or find out more please con- tact our bookings team: [email protected] 033 03 03 01 01 New Teacher CPD in Outdoor Learning '69% per cent of teachers said that outdoor learning has had a positive impact on their job satisfaction and 72 per cent reported improved health and wellbeing' Natural Connections Demonstration project* For this reason The Adventure Learning Charity is broadening its offer and has developed a new CPD programme for teachers to enable them to deliver outdoor lessons in their own setting. https://alfvillages.cinolla.com/shortenills/courses/learning-outside-the-classroom-cpd-%7C- seasons-across-the-curriculum Research *Natural connections Project 2016 http://publications.naturalengland.org.uk/publication/6636651036540928 *Learning Away Project https://learningaway.org.uk/impact/>

The Adventure Learning Centre is keen to engage with schools to support the emotional and mental wellbeing of children and young people via outdoor learning . Making use of the facilities will support your PSHE provision and if you already visit , the centre can sup- port you with developing outdoor learning back at school.