At Flanshaw Junior and Infant school, we use the Jigsaw PSHE Programme to support our children’s personal development, emotional wellbeing, and understanding of the world around them.

Jigsaw PSHE is a comprehensive and progressive scheme of work that brings together Personal, Social, Health and Economic education, emotional literacy, social skills, and spiritual development in a structured and engaging way.

Why Jigsaw?

We chose the Jigsaw Programme because it:

• Promotes a whole-school approach to PSHE

• Supports mental health and emotional wellbeing

• Encourages children to develop self-confidence, resilience and empathy

• Helps children understand and respect diversity

• Provides age-appropriate lessons about relationships and health education (including statutory Relationships and Health Education)

What Does It Include?

Jigsaw is taught through six main themes, or “Puzzles”, which are revisited each year as children progress through the school. These are:

1. Being Me in My World

2. Celebrating Difference

3. Dreams and Goals

4. Healthy Me

5. Relationships

6. Changing Me (which includes puberty and RSE – Relationships and Sex Education)

Each class has a weekly Jigsaw lesson, using resources tailored to their age and stage of development. Lessons are interactive, reflective, and encourage discussion, helping pupils grow in confidence and develop key life skills.

Relationships and Health Education

As part of the Jigsaw scheme, we deliver the statutory Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) curriculum. We work closely with parents to ensure content is appropriate, and we are always happy to share lesson overviews or answer any questions.