Whole School Approach to Wellbeing

Support in School

An ELSA in a school is an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant. There is a recognised ELSA training course aimed specifically at Teaching Assistants in schools. Examples of things covered on the course are social skills, emotions, bereavement, social stories and therapeutic stories, anger management, self-esteem, counselling skills such as solution focus and friendship. 

Mrs Sue Watson, our Learning Mentor, is a trained ELSA.  She works with groups and individual children to support them in developing their social and emotional skills.

PSHE Long Term Plan

 

Autumn 1

Being Me in My World

Autumn 2

Celebrating Differences

Spring 1

Dreams and Goals

Spring 2

Healthy Me

Summer 1

Relationships

Summer 2

Changing Me

EYFS A&B

Know special things about themselves

Know that some people are different from themselves

Know how happiness and sadness can be expressed

Know that hands can be used kindly and unkindly

Know that being kind is good

Know they have a right to learn and play, safely and happily

Know what being proud means and that people can be proud of different things

Know that people can be good at different things

Know what being unique means

Know that families can be different

Know that people have different homes and why they are important to them

Know different ways of making friends

Know different ways to stand up for myself

Know the names of some emotions such as happy, sad, frightened, angry

Know that they don’t have to be ‘the same as’ to be a friend

Know why having friends is important

Know some qualities of a positive friendship

Know what a challenge is

Know that it is important to keep trying

Know what a goal is

Know how to set goals and work towards them

Know which words are kind

Know some jobs that they might like to do when they are older

Know that they must work hard now in order to be able to achieve the job they want when they are older

Know when they have achieved a goal

Know the names for some parts of their body

Know what the word ‘healthy’ means

Know some things that they need to do to keep healthy

Know that they need to exercise to keep healthy

Know how to help themselves go to sleep and that sleep is good for them

Know when and how to wash their hands properly

Know what to do if they get lost

Know how to say No to strangers

Know what a family is

Know that different people in a family have different responsibilities (jobs)

Know some of the characteristics of healthy and safe friendship

Know that friends sometimes fall out

Know some ways to mend a friendship

Know that unkind words can never be taken back and they can hurt

Know how to use Jigsaw’s Calm Me to help when feeling angry

Know some reasons why others get angry

Know the names and functions of some parts of the body (see vocabulary list)

Know that we grow from baby to adult

Know who to talk to if they are feeling worried

Know that sharing how they feel can help solve a worry

Know that remembering happy times can help us move on

Y1/2 A

Understand the rights and responsibilities of a member of a class

Understand that their views are important

Understand that their choices have consequences

Understand their own rights and responsibilities with their classroom

Know what being proud means and that people can be proud of different things

Know that people can be good at different things

Know what being unique means

Know that families can be different

Know that people have different homes and why they are important to them

Know different ways of making friends

Know different ways to stand up for myself

Know the names of some emotions such as happy, sad, frightened, angry

Know that they don’t have to be ‘the same as’ to be a friend

Know why having friends is important

Know some qualities of a positive friendship

Know how to set simple goals

Know how to achieve a goal

Know how to work well with a partner

Know that tackling a challenge can stretch their learning

Know how to identify obstacles which make achieving their goals difficult and work out how to overcome them

Know when a goal has been achieved

Know the difference between being healthy and unhealthy

Know some ways to keep healthy

Know how to make healthy lifestyle choices

Know how to keep themselves clean and healthy

Know that germs cause disease / illness

Know that all household products, including medicines, can be harmful if not used properly

Know that medicines can help them if they feel poorly

Know how to keep safe when crossing the road

Know about people who can keep them safe

Know that everyone’s family is different

Know that there are lots of different types of families

Know that families are founded on belonging, love and care

Know how to make a friend

Know the characteristics of healthy and safe friends

Know that physical contact can be used as a greeting

Know about the different people in the school community and how they help

Know who to ask for help in the school community

Know that animals including humans have a life cycle

Know that changes happen when we grow up

Know that people grow up at different rates and that is normal

Know the names of male and female private body parts

Know that there are correct names for private body parts and nicknames, and when to use them

Know which parts of the body are private and that they belong to that person and that nobody has the right to hurt these

Know who to ask for help if they are worried or frightened

Know that learning brings about change

Y1/2 B

Identifying hopes and fears for the year ahead

Understand the rights and responsibilities of class members

Know that it is important to listen to other people

Understand that their own views are valuable

Know about rewards and consequences and that these stem from choices

Know that positive choices impact positively on self-learning and the learning of others

Know there are stereotypes about boys and girls

Know that it is OK not to conform to gender stereotypes

Know it is good to be yourself

Know that sometimes people get bullied because of difference

Know the difference between right and wrong and the role that choice has to play in this

Know that friends can be different and still be friends

Know where to get help if being bullied

Know the difference between a one-off incident and bullying

Know how to choose a realistic goal and think about how to achieve it

Know that it is important to persevere

Know how to recognise what working together well looks like

Know what good group working looks like

Know how to share success with other people

Know what their body needs to stay healthy

Know what relaxed means

Know what makes them feel relaxed / stressed

Know how medicines work in their bodies

Know that it is important to use medicines safely

Know how to make some healthy snacks

Know why healthy snacks are good for their bodies

Know which foods given their bodies energy

Know that everyone’s family is different

Know that families function well when there is trust, respect, care, love and co-operation

Know that there are lots of forms of physical contact within a family

Know how to stay stop if someone is hurting them

Know some reasons why friends have conflicts

Know that friendships have ups and downs and sometimes change with time

Know how to use the Mending Friendships or Solve-it-together problem-solving methods

Know there are good secrets and worry secrets and why it is important to share worry secrets

Know what trust is

Know that life cycles exist in nature

Know that aging is a natural process including old-age

Know that some changes are out of an individual’s control

Know how their bodies have changed from when they were a baby and that they will continue to change as they age

Know the physical differences between male and female bodies

Know the correct names for private body parts

Know that private body parts are special and that no one has the right to hurt these

Know who to ask for help if they are worried or frightened

Know there are different types of touch and that some are acceptable and some are unacceptable

Y3/4 A

Understand that they are important

Know what a personal goal is

Understanding what a challenge is

Know why rules are needed and how these relate to choices and consequences

Know that actions can affect others’ feelings

Know that others may hold different views

Know that the school has a shared set of values

Know why families are important

Know that everybody’s family is different

Know that sometimes family members don’t get along and some reasons for this

Know that conflict is a normal part of relationships

Know what it means to be a witness to bullying and that a witness can make the situation worse or better by what they do

Know that some words are used in hurtful ways and that this can have consequences

Know about specific people who have overcome difficult challenges to achieve success

Know what dreams and ambitions are important to them

Know how they can best overcome learning challenges

Know that they are responsible for their own learning

Know what their own strengths are as a learner

Know what an obstacle is and how they can hinder achievement

Know how to take steps to overcome obstacles

Know how to evaluate their own learning progress and identify how it can be better next time

Know how exercise affects their bodies

Know why their hearts and lungs are such important organs

Know that the amount of calories, fat and sugar that they put into their bodies will affect their health

Know that there are different types of drugs

Know that there are things, places and people that can be dangerous

Know a range of strategies to keep themselves safe

Know when something feels safe or unsafe

Know that their bodies are complex and need taking care of

Know that different family members carry out different roles or have different responsibilities within the family

Know that gender stereotypes can be unfair e.g. Mum is always the carer, Dad always goes to work etc

Know some of the skills of friendship, e.g. taking turns, being a good listener

Know some strategies for keeping themselves safe online

Know how some of the actions and work of people around the world help and influence my life

Know that they and all children have rights (UNCRC)

Know the lives of children around the world can be different from their own

Taught in single sex groupings - across both years

Know that in animals and humans lots of changes happen between conception and growing up

Know that in nature it is usually the female that carries the baby

Know that in humans a mother carries the baby in her uterus (womb) and this is where it develops

Know that babies need love and care from their parents/carers

Know some of the changes that happen between being a baby and a child

Know that the male and female body needs to change at puberty so their bodies can make babies when they are adults

Know some of the outside body changes that happen during puberty

Know some of the changes on the inside that happen during puberty

Y3/4 B

Know how individual attitudes and actions make a difference to a class

Know about the different roles in the school community

Know their place in the school community

Know what democracy is (applied to pupil voice in school)

Know that their own actions affect themselves and others

Know how groups work together to reach a consensus

Know that having a voice and democracy benefits the school community

Know that sometimes people make assumptions about a person because of the way they look or act

Know there are influences that can affect how we judge a person or situation

Know that some forms of bullying are harder to identify e.g. tactical ignoring, cyber-bullying

Know what to do if they think bullying is, or might be taking place

Know the reasons why witnesses sometimes join in with bullying and don’t tell anyone

Know that first impressions can change

Know what their own hopes and dreams are

Know that hopes and dreams don’t always come true

Know that reflecting on positive and happy experiences can help them to counteract disappointment

Know how to make a new plan and set new goals even if they have been disappointed

Know how to work out the steps they need to take to achieve a goal

Know how to work as part of a successful group

Know how to share in the success of a group

Know how different friendship groups are formed and how they fit into them

Know which friends they value most

Know that there are leaders and followers in groups

Know that they can take on different roles according to the situation

Know the facts about smoking and its effects on health

Know some of the reasons some people start to smoke

Know the facts about alcohol and its effects on health, particularly the liver

Know some of the reasons some people drink alcohol

Know ways to resist when people are putting pressure on them

Know what they think is right and wrong

Know some reasons why people feel jealousy

Know that jealousy can be damaging to relationships

Know that loss is a normal part of relationships

Know that negative feelings are a normal part of loss

Know that memories can support us when we lose a special person or animal

Know that change is a natural part of relationships/ friendship

Know that sometimes it is better for a friendship/ relationship to end if it is causing negative feelings or is unsafe

Y5/6 A

Know how to face new challenges positively

Understand how to set personal goals

Understand the rights and responsibilities associated with being a citizen in the wider community and their country

Know how an individual’s behaviour can affect a group and the consequences of this

Understand how democracy and having a voice benefits the school community

Understand how to contribute towards the democratic process

Know what culture means

Know that differences in culture can sometimes be a source of conflict

Know what racism is and why it is unacceptable

Know that rumour spreading is a form of bullying on and offline

Know external forms of support in regard to bullying e.g. Childline

Know that bullying can be direct and indirect

Know how their life is different from the lives of children in the developing world

Know that they will need money to help them to achieve some of their dreams

Know about a range of jobs that are carried out by people I know

Know that different jobs pay more money than others

Know the types of job they might like to do when they are older

Know that young people from different cultures may have different dreams and goals

Know that communicating with someone from a different culture means that they can learn from them and vice versa

Know ways that they can support young people in their own culture and abroad

Know the health risks of smoking

Know how smoking tobacco affects the lungs, liver and heart

Know some of the risks linked to misusing alcohol, including antisocial behaviour

Know basic emergency procedures including the recovery position

Know how to get help in emergency situations

Know that the media, social media and celebrity culture promotes certain body types

Know the different roles food can play in people’s lives and know that people can develop eating problems / disorders related to body image pressure

Know what makes a healthy lifestyle

Know that a personality is made up of many different characteristics, qualities and attributes

Know that belonging to an online community can have positive and negative consequences

Know that there are rights and responsibilities in an online community or social network

Know that there are rights and responsibilities when playing a game online

Know that too much screen time isn’t healthy

Know how to stay safe when using technology to communicate with friends

Year 5 - Taught in single sex groupings

Know that personal characteristics are inherited from birth parents and this is brought about by an ovum joining with a sperm

Know that babies are made by a sperm joining with an ovum

Know the names of the different internal and external body parts that are needed to make a baby

Know how the female and male body change at puberty

Know that personal hygiene is important during puberty and as an adult

Know that change is a normal part of life and that some cannot be controlled and have to be accepted

Know that change can bring about a range of different emotions

Y5/6 B

Know how to set goals for the year ahead

Understand what fears and worries are

Know about children’s universal rights (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child)

Know about the lives of children in other parts of the world

Know that personal choices can affect others locally and globally

Understand that their own choices result in different consequences and rewards

Understand how democracy and having a voice benefits the school community

Understand how to contribute towards the democratic process

Know that there are different perceptions of ‘being normal’ and where these might come from

Know that being different could affect someone’s life

Know that power can play a part in a bullying or conflict situation

Know that people can hold power over others individually or in a group

Know why some people choose to bully others

Know that people with disabilities can lead amazing lives

Know that difference can be a source of celebration as well as conflict

Know their own learning strengths

Know how to set realistic and challenging goals

Know what the learning steps are they need to take to achieve their goal

Know a variety of problems that the world is facing

Know how to work with other people to make the world a better place

Know some ways in which they could work with others to make the world a better place

Know what their classmates like and admire about them

Know how to take responsibility for their own health

Know how to make choices that benefit their own health and well-being

Know about different types of drugs and their uses

Know how these different types of drugs can affect people’s bodies, especially their liver and heart

Know that some people can be exploited and made to do things that are against the law

Know why some people join gangs and the risk that this can involve

Know what it means to be emotionally well

Know that stress can be triggered by a range of things

Know that being stressed can cause drug and alcohol misuse

Know that it is important to take care of their own mental health

Know ways that they can take care of their own mental health

Know the stages of grief and that there are different types of loss that cause people to grieve

Know that sometimes people can try to gain power or control them

Know some of the dangers of being ‘online’

Know how to use technology safely and positively to communicate with their friends and family

Year 6 - Taught in single sex groupings

Know what perception means and that perceptions can be right or wrong

Know how girls’ and boys’ bodies change during puberty and understand the importance of looking after themselves physically and emotionally

Know that sexual intercourse can lead to conception

Know that some people need help to conceive and might use IVF

Know that becoming a teenager involves various changes and also brings growing responsibility

Support Beyond School

Become a EPEC Group Leader

Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) is a successful, popular, unique parenting approach . EPEC is for local parents, led by local parents. As an EPEC parent group leader, you will

  • Receive amazing free training and support from our local EPEC team.
  • Learn to lead practical, caring groups for local parents.
  • Share tried and tested methods that give children the best start in life.
  • Join a group of like-minded parents to make a difference to your local community.
  • Develop your skills and confidence.
  • Gain experience that will help you to fulfil your ambitions.

For further information about how you can get involved and become a Parent Group Leader please contact:

  • Karen Turzynski 07816 333 980 or Caroline McKean 07816 342121 (East Lancs)
  • Lindsay Bevan (Central Lancs) 07816 334 010
  • Emily Burzacki (North Lancs) 07816333789

Volunteer Role Description

Parent Group Leader - EPEC Programme

Empowering Parents, Empowering Communities (EPEC) is a successful, popular and unique parenting approach. The Programme is a tried and tested method to improving the scale and effectiveness of local parenting programmes through a peer-led approach whereby the programme is delivered and led by local parents for local parents.

The EPEC courses are led by local parents (Parent Group Leaders) who will have completed the accredited EPEC training and will receive regular support from the local EPEC Hub. This will involve attending ten sessions  of training and on completion of the course you will receive regular supervision to fulfil the role.

As Parent Group Leader you will directly contribute to the success of the parenting programme through achieving involvement levels and goals that could not be accomplished by other services alone.

This is an exciting opportunity to help develop new skills, build confidence and improve interpersonal skills.

What will I be doing?

The Parent Group Leader will be responsible for facilitating and delivering a Being a Parent course to parents in your community.

When can I  volunteer?

The Parent Group Leader training will require attendance at ten half day virtual sessions over a ten-week period

The Being a Parent courses will require you to deliver and facilitate the courses through nine half day sessions

Where will I be volunteering?

The Parent Group Leader training and the Being a Parent courses will all be delivered in your local area.

Who will be there with me?

The staff from the EPEC Hub will be on hand to supervise support you and deal with complexities.

The course will delivered by two Parent Group Leaders who will share responsibility for the facilitation of the parenting sessions.

Training resources and support

Full training will be provided to facilitate and deliver the Being a Parent course and further personal development training will be offered which will include:

  • Health and safety training
  • Safeguarding
  • Confidentiality and data protection

Is this opportunity for me?

This opportunity would suit you if you are:

  • Friendly, reliable and have an approachable manner
  • Interested in developing your communication and facilitation skills
  • Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information
  • Able to listen attentively and empathise with the views and contributions of others

What will I get from volunteering?

  • Learn to lead practical, caring groups for local parents
  • Opportunity to share tried and tested methods that give children the best start in life
  • Join a group of like-minded parents to make a difference to your community
  • Improves your confidence, qualifications and future employability
  • Receive free training and support from the EPEC Team

Other Benefits

  • All reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed
  • All reasonable childcare costs will be reimbursed

Bereavement

Name

Phone Number

Website / Email

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

01772 528400 / 523730

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals

bereavement@lthtr.nhs.uk 

Carers

Name

Phone Number

Website / Email

Barnardos

01772 629470

Lancashire Family Information Service 

Disabilities/ SEND

Name

Phone Number

Website / Email

Educational Support (SEND) Team 

01772 225328 

SEND Local Offer Directory 

ADHD Northwest

01254 886886

Home | ADHD Northwest 

Family Fund

01904 550055

Family Fund 

SEND IASS

0300 123 6706

SENDIAS Home - Lancashire SEND  

Play Inclusion Project

01253 899883 (Sharon Robinson) 

Play Inclusion Project

sharon@playinclusionproject.org.uk

Victim Support / DA

Name

Phone Number

Website / Email

Lancashire Victim Support

0300 323 0085

Lancashire Victim Services 

Nest

03001110323

Nest Lancashire - Supporting Young Victims 

Preston Domestic Violence Services

01772201601

Preston Domestic Violence Services

Drugs / Alcohol

Name

Phone Number

Website / Email

Inspire

08081 698 673 

Inspire CGL Central/North Lancashire 

Addiction Help Preston

0808 278 9885 /  0203 131 6690 

Addiction Help Preston

Family Mediation

Name

Website / Email

Family Mediation

UK Family Mediation Service Preston - Local Mediators

Food Banks

Name

Phone Number

Website / Email

Noor Food Bank 

07921 887383 / 07764 432643 

hello@noorfoodbank.co.uk 

New Day Church

01772 461454 or 07928 335679

foodbank@newdaychurch.uk

Salvation Army 

01772 555425 

info.sapreston@gmail.com 

Luv Preston

01772 298107 

contact@luvpreston.com 

Living Waters (Chorley)

07889 757045

storehouse@lwchurch.uk

Cottam Society of St Vincent De Paul 

 

St Andrews Cottam 

cottamsvp@outlook.com

Preston Community Hub 

07517 339887

foodbank@prestoncommunity.co.uk 

Churches Together in Penwortham 

01772 821949

penworthamfoodbank@gmail.com 

Baby Banks

Name

Phone Number

Website

Snowdrop Doula

01282 926410

01282 413455

Snowdrop Doula Baby Bank

Snowdrop Doula

Health and Wellbeing

Name

Phone Number

Website / Email

The Intact Centre

01772 760760

Info@intact-preston.org.uk

Central Lancashire Haven

03300083672

Central Lancashire Haven Facebook

centrallancashirehaven@richmondfellowship.org.uk  

Mental Health

Name

Phone Number

Website / Email

Happy Daze Mens MH group

01772 416417

Happy Daze - Our Lancashire

Lancashire Recovery College

 

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust | Lancashire Recovery College

Lets Grow

 

Health and Wellbeing | Help in Preston

Get Support - Lancashire Women

0300 330 1354

Home | Lancashire Women

The Haven

0330 008 3672

Central Lancashire Haven - Richmond Fellowship | Mental Health Charity Making Recovery Reality

Talk Zone

Name

Phone Number

Website / Email

Talk Zone Lancashire

07786 51 11 11

0800 51 11 11

Lancashire Youth Zone

talkzone@lancashire.gov.uk

Victim Support

Name

Phone Number

Website / Email

Lancashire Victim Services

0300 323 0085

Lancashire Victim Services 

Nest

0300 111 0323

Nest Lancashire - Supporting Young Victims 

Volunteer Services

Name

Phone Number

Website / Email

Safe Families

 

About Us - Safe Families

Home Start

01257 241636

Home Start Central Lancashire

Youth Support

Name

Phone Number

Website / Email

Kooth

 

Home - Kooth

Lancashire and South Cumbria Healthy Young Minds

01772 644644

Healthy Young Minds

CAMHSCPS.Central@lancashirecare.nhs.uk

Young Minds

 

Young Minds

NSPCC

0808 800 5000

0800 1111

NSPCC

CAMHS Resources

 

CAMHS Resources

Talk Zone Lancashire

07786 51 11 11

0800 51 11 11

Lancashire Youth Zone

talkzone@lancashire.gov.uk