P.S.H.E
PSHE & Relationships, Sex and Health Education
Supporting children to be happy, healthy, safe and respectful members of our community.
Our approach to PSHE
At Palm Bay, we use Jigsaw PSHE to provide a carefully sequenced programme that supports children's personal, social, emotional and health development. All the Jigsaw PSHE content and mapping has been updated in line with the July 2025 RSHE Guidance for Key Stages 1-4 from the DfE, which is now statutory for schools in England.
Understanding Jigsaw PSHE
Jigsaw provides six interconnected units, known as Puzzles, which are revisited each year. The learning develops progressively as children move through the school.
Being Me in My World
Understanding ourselves, belonging, responsibilities and our place in the school community.
Celebrating Difference
Respecting others, understanding diversity, recognising bullying and valuing individuality.
Dreams and Goals
Aspirations, perseverance, recognising achievements and overcoming challenges.
Healthy Me
Physical and mental health, healthy choices, personal safety and wellbeing.
Relationships
Families, friendships, respectful relationships, boundaries and staying safe.
Changing Me
Understanding growing up, changes to our bodies, puberty and age-appropriate relationships and sex education.
What will my child learn?
The Jigsaw Knowledge Organisers for Parents are not allowed to be published on our school website but can be requested via out school office and emailed or printed off for parents. Please contact office@palmbay.uk if you would like copies
Relationships and Sex Education – what is taught?
At Palm Bay Primary School, we believe that parents and carers should have a clear understanding of what their children are learning.
We use the Jigsaw PSHE programme to support the delivery of our PSHE and RSHE curriculum.
Parents and carers are welcome to view the teaching materials used within our curriculum, including lesson content, resources and materials relating to sensitive topics.
We provide curriculum overviews for each year group and share information about upcoming Relationships and Sex Education lessons in advance.
If you would like to view any of the resources used to teach your child's year group, please contact the school office. We will arrange appropriate access to these materials.
Some Jigsaw resources are copyright-protected. We will therefore arrange access in accordance with the provider's licensing conditions while ensuring that parents can see what their children are being taught.
Withdrawal Information for Parents
Parents cannot withdraw their child from statutory Relationships Education or Health Education, including age-appropriate teaching about puberty.
Parents cannot withdraw their child from National Curriculum Science, including relevant content about reproduction.
Parents may request withdrawal from some or all additional primary sex education taught outside statutory Science. The Headteacher must grant such a request.
A child who is withdrawn will receive suitable, purposeful alternative education; withdrawal does not apply to the whole Changing Me unit.
Year-by-year guide:
|
Year group |
Relevant Learning (particularly Changing Me) |
Additional Sex Education/Withdrawal |
|
EYFS |
Growing and changing; naming body parts appropriately; privacy, trusted adults and relationships. |
No additional sex education identified |
|
Year 1 |
Life cycles, growing from baby to adult, recognising physical changes, privacy and appropriate vocabulary. |
No additional sex education identified |
|
Year 2 |
Growing and changing, body differences, privacy, respect and managing change. |
No additional sex education identified |
|
Year 3 |
Age-appropriate changes as children grow, personal boundaries and introductory puberty learning as planned. |
No additional sex education identified |
|
Year 4 |
Puberty, physical and emotional changes, personal hygiene, boundaries and growing independence. |
The revised Jigsaw 2026 programme removes additional sex education from Year 4. |
|
Year 5 |
Puberty and menstrual wellbeing; changes during adolescence; relevant Science; any separately designated teaching about human conception. |
Additional sex education: conception / how a baby is conceived, if included outside Science. |
|
Year 6 |
Puberty, changing relationships, preparing for secondary school; relevant Science; any separately designated teaching about conception and birth. |
Potential additional sex education: conception and birth, if included outside Science. |
Curriculum element Can parents withdraw?
Statutory Relationships Education No
Statutory Health Education, including puberty No
National Curriculum Science, including relevant reproduction content No
Additional primary sex education outside statutory Science Yes, on request
How to request withdrawal:
1. Contact the school office and ask for your request to be passed to the Headteacher, stating your child’s name and year group and the additional sex education lesson(s) concerned.
2. We will offer a conversation to explain the lesson content, answer questions and discuss the implications of withdrawal. You may request to view the teaching resources.
3. The Headteacher will grant a request relating to additional primary sex education and confirm the arrangements, including appropriate alternative learning, in writing.
Parent consultation and involvement
Parents were consulted on the updated RSHE Policy in Term 1 2026 via an online Google Form.
We received 4 responses that focused on having more information on what was being taught when so that parents could be prepared.
Parents have now been informed about how to access more information about individual year group content.
The updated RSHE policy can be found in the policies section of the website.
Should parents have further questions, they can contact the school office: office@palmbay.uk or info@palmbay.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is Relationships Education compulsory?
Yes. Relationships Education is statutory in primary schools. Parents cannot withdraw children from this learning.
Can I withdraw my child from sex education?
You can request withdrawal from additional primary sex education that falls outside the statutory Science curriculum. The Headteacher must grant this request.
Will my child learn about puberty?
Yes. Age-appropriate learning about puberty forms part of statutory Health Education, and relevant content is also included in Science.
Can I see the Jigsaw lesson resources?
Yes. Please contact the school office to arrange access to the curriculum materials used in your child's year group.
How will children with SEND be supported?
Teaching is adapted to ensure that pupils with SEND can access the curriculum, including appropriate communication, resources and additional support.
Will I know when sensitive lessons are being taught?
The school will provide information about relevant content in advance, including identifying additional sex education lessons and explaining parental withdrawal rights.