P.S.H.E. vision and intent at TWS including myHappymind

At Thomas Willingale School and Nursery we see Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) as being at the centre of all that we do. Through our curriculum, our school environment and our school ethos, we promote pupils’ self-esteem and emotional well-being and help them to form and maintain worthwhile and satisfying relationships, based on respect for themselves and for others, at home, at school, at work and in the community. We teach most of our PSHE curriculum through the myHappymind programme - please see below for more information about this.

Through our RSE lessons we will provide a framework in which sensitive discussions can take place. This will prepare pupils for puberty, and give them an understanding of sexual development and the importance of health and hygiene. Pupils will develop feelings of self-respect, confidence and empathy. Pupils will use the correct vocabulary to describe themselves and their bodies. Pupils’ self-esteem and emotional well-being will be promoted, allowing them to form and maintain worthwhile and satisfying relationships throughout their lives.

myHappymind

We are proud to be a part of the myHappymind Family! myHappymind Plus myHappymind Plus is our school's PSHE Programme which is accessed by all children within our school. The programme is compliant with the Statutory Guidance for Relationships, Sex, Health Education (RSHE) and it also teaches non-statutory PSHE objectives, providing a well-rounded curriculum.

As a whole school programme grounded in science and dedicated to building positive mental wellbeing, myHappymind helps children understand how their brains work and creates a culture that helps to build children's resilience, confidence, and self-esteem. myHappymind also teaches the children how to self-regulate and manage their emotions in stressful times, allowing them to be their very best selves! It is spilt into 5 modules and 3 PSHE sections.

Module Descriptions

Meet Your Brain: Understanding how your brain works and how to ensure we look after it so that we can manage our emotions and be at our best. Growth mindset is a key part of this too.

Celebrate: Understanding your unique character strengths and learning to celebrate them. This is a fantastic module for building self-esteem.

Appreciate: Understanding why gratitude matters and how you can develop gratitude as a habit. Gratitude is key to well-being and resilience and we're all about making it a habit!

Relate: Understanding why positive relationships matter and how to build them. We're focussed on the building blocks of good relationships and friendships.

Engage: Understanding how to set meaningful goals that matter and how to keep resilient in times of challenge. This module is all about building self-esteem and resilience too.

myHappybody - Section 1: Relationships (Sex) and Health Education (RSHE)

myHappyrelationships - Section 1: Relationships (Sex) and Health Education (RSHE)

myHappyworld - Section 2: Economic Wellbeing and Careers Education

Lessons have been reviewed and developed to support schools in delivering age-appropriate, progressive and statutory Relationships, Sex and Health Education. All objectives are mapped across the curriculum so schools can see where key learning is covered from Early Years to Year 6.

Learn more here: https://myhappymind.org/myHappymind

Parent App

To further embed this learning, myHappymind has developed a Parent App. These resources can be accessed online on your computer, or through an app on your phone. The Parent App will support you as a parent in understanding what your child is learning, activities for you to do together at home and also a Kids Zone featuring myHappymind Games plus much more!

To access these materials just go to https://myhappymind.org/parent-resources to create your free account. You will need to enter your name, email, and authentication code, this code can be found on poster around the school (e.g. on the school playground, at the nursery and reception entrances, at the front office).

Parent App Video link: https://myhappymind.lpages.co/myhappymind-parent-app-introduction/

Why Do We Teach RSHE?

Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) helps children understand themselves, build positive relationships and develop the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe. Children are growing up in a world where they need to understand relationships, emotions, online safety, health, personal safety and how to ask for help.

These lessons help children make safe choices, build confidence, show respect for others and know where to go for support. Through myHappymind Plus, RSHE is taught through the lens of wellbeing, belonging and safety. Learning is carefully planned to be age-appropriate, inclusive and responsive to the needs of children as they grow and develop.

Lessons are delivered in a supportive environment where children are encouraged to ask questions, think critically and develop confidence in themselves and others. Children will see familiar myHappymind concepts woven throughout lessons, including Happy Breathing, Team H-A-P and reflection opportunities. These help children feel calm, safe and ready to learn about important topics.

Updated DfE Guidance

The updated DfE guidance means you will see a stronger focus on areas such as online safety, AI, misinformation, privacy, consent, safeguarding, mental wellbeing, healthy lifestyles and age-appropriate teaching. We want you to feel informed, reassured and confident about what your child is learning.

myHappymindPlus helps your child learn how to stay healthy, safe and respectful, while developing a better understanding of themselves, others and the world around them. This document gives you an overview of what your child will be learning and when each topic will be taught.

We will clearly highlight any sensitive content, such as naming body parts, puberty, grief, different types of relationships and reproduction, so that you feel informed and confident about what will be covered. Where applicable, we will also explain which lessons you have the right to request withdrawal from, in line with statutory guidance and school policy. Some content, such as puberty, body changes and learning covered through statutory Science, Relationships Education and Health Education, is part of the curriculum for all pupils. Parents do not have the right to withdraw their child from these areas.