Fifty per cent of mental health problems are established by the age of 14, which is why early intervention matters and primary schools play such a vital role in providing high-quality PSHE lessons.
But PSHE provision in schools varies enormously and there can be a scattergun approach to resourcing it, which is why opting for a whole-school option is preferred.
Jigsaw’s new primary PSHE online portal – already used by over 5,000 schools – is really something special and is devoted to promoting positive health and wellbeing through the development of a positive ethos and culture where everyone feels that they belong and respected.
Jigsaw covers all areas of PSHE and R(S)HE for the primary phase. This isn’t a one-size-fits all programme, but helps children to know themselves and others so they can flourish with the skills, knowledge and confidence to navigate the present and the future.
It is easy to see why Jigsaw 3–11 is the number one online PSHE provider. The resources have been created by a team of teachers with an overwhelming passion for children’s mental health and how they learn.
They provide a mindful approach to PSHE and health and wellbeing (HWB) with strong emphasis on emotional literacy, building resilience and nurturing mental and physical health enhanced through the Jigsaw REST (Resilience and Engagement Scale and Toolkit).
The colourful homepage is gloriously straightforward and gives you a choice of either materials or community.
In the materials section you will find all the resources you need to deliver Jigsaw, including lesson plans and whole-school opportunities such as assemblies (with songs), end-of-puzzle displays, assessment, certificates, music/songs and weekly celebrations to reinforce the curriculum work and enhance the positive ethos of the whole school.
The community section includes stacks of support with a profusion of additional resources, as well as a training library, which is a rich source of professional support.
On top of this, Jigsaw provides every school with a mentor who will help guide you through the programme, and answer any queries you might have.
If you want to restyle and overhaul your school culture and help create a positive environment where children are better able to learn, then Jigsaw PSHE is a magnificent foundation.
It drives excellent behaviour, helps children be resilient and to grow in self-confidence, and nurtures self-reflection.
Whole-school subscriptions start from £495. Find out more here.
