PSHE
At St Margaret's Primary Academy, our PSHE curriculum is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that for a child to excel academically, they must first feel safe, valued, and equipped with the emotional tools to navigate their everyday world. The whole school follows the Jigsaw programme of study, which provides a rich, diverse, and progressive curriculum. Because every community is different, our PSHE delivery is further enhanced by our own Contextual Safeguarding layer. This allows us to adapt our teaching to address the specific risks, challenges, and needs of our pupils within our local area of Lowestoft, ensuring they are truly ready for life—both during their time at St Margaret’s and as they grow into young adults.
How We Teach PSHE at St Margaret's Primary Academy (2025/26)
PSHE Progression Map (2025/26)
PSHE Across The School
Supporting You and Your Child at Home
PSHE doesn't just happen in the classroom. Here are some useful resources to help you continue these important conversations at home or places to seek advice and support:
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/– Advice on talking to children about safety.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ – Support for children's mental health.
https://www.internetmatters.org/ – Guides for keeping kids safe online.
Who Else Can My Child Talk To?...
As part of our commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing, we actively promote Childline services to all our pupils. While we hope they always feel they can come to you or their teachers, it is helpful for children to have an independent, safe space to turn to as they grow.
https://www.childline.org.uk/kids/
Why we recommend Childline:
It’s confidential: It gives children a sense of agency over their own feelings.
Available 24/7: Great for weekends or school holidays when school staff aren't available.
Free and Anonymous: It won’t show up on a phone bill, and they don't have to give their name if they don't want to.
More than just a phone call: Children can also use the "1-2-1 Counsellor Chat" on the Childline website or use the "For Me" app if they find typing easier than talking.
How to introduce it at home: You might say: "I'm always here for you, but if you ever feel like you need to talk to someone else about a worry, you can always contact Childline. They are experts at listening to kids."
