PSHE/RSE, RE, Well Being & Growth Mindset

PSHE/RSE

During Autumn Term we will be following the units:

Me & My School-Class rules/School Council /Making choices /Compromise/Skills of a representative/Own skills in relation to School Council/Class meetings

Happy & Healthy Me-My body/Parts of the body/Changing needs/Influences on health and wellbeing/Likes and dislikes/Consequences

During Spring Term we will be following the units:

Me in the World-Pets and animals/ Likes and dislikes/Right and wrong/Needs of animals/ Fair and unfair/Human needs

Me & My Safety- Medicines/ Identifying risks and ways to stop accidents happening/ People who help us/ Road safety – keeping safe near the road and in the car.

During summer Term we will be following the units:

Me & My Relationships- Valuing themselves/ Family – different types/ Friendship skills/ Good and bad friendships/ Making choices

Me & Other People- My identity/ Groups  belong to/Bullying

RE

Year 1 follow Christianity throughout the year for all units.

During Autumn Term we will be following the units:

Caring-Listen to examples of care and concern shown by believers and religious communities and explore the reasons for these actions

Belonging-Find out about ceremonies in which special moments in the life cycle are marked.

We will also be looking at Diwali and Christmas and how these religious      festivals are celebrated.

During Spring Term we will be following the units:

Celebrations-Explore the preparation for & find out about the celebration of festivals.

Families-Listen to & ask questions about stories of individuals & their relationship with God.

We will also be looking at Chinese New Year and Easter and how these religious festivals are celebrated.

During Summer Term we will be following the units:

Answers-

Engage with stories and extracts from religious literature and talk about their meanings

Worship-

Find out about how and when people worship and ask questions about why this is important to believers

We will also be looking at Ascension Day-Christian -write lists about how we should treat others and Eid-finding out about A Day in the Life of a Muslim child.

Our children's well being is at the forefront of everything we do in school. 

At Flash Ley, we want all our children to grow and flourish regardless of any set backs they may face.

In light of COVID-19, the multiple changes to our daily lives and the future, we've added this section to our class page to gently point you in the direction of some wonderful resources for if you feel your child needs a little well-being boost 

Here are some useful links:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/five-ways-to-help-childrens-wellbeing/zfb2d6f

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zxccwmn/resources/1

https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/services-for-schools/mental-health-resources-for-schools/coronavirus-wellbeing-activity-ideas-for-schools/

https://en.calameo.com/read/000777721945cfe5bb9cc?authid=Xu9pcOzU3TQx

Should you feel you need to speak to a member of staff about your child's well being, please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of the Year 1 team or one of our wonderful ELSAs (see our ELSA section of the website) - Mrs Linton and Mrs Locke 

Please also find below some tips on how to support your child's well-being at home:

Exercise:

This releases chemicals, in your body, like endorphins and serotonin that help to improve your mood. If you exercise regularly, it can reduce your stress and symptoms of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.

Meditation

This can help children to regulate their emotions, thereby having fewer meltdowns, reduce their impulsivity and improve concentration and focus.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness colouring is a relaxing and calming activity which can also encourage children to explore their creativity while improving fine motor skills.

Self-esteem

Self-esteem helps children cope with mistakes and build their resilience. It helps them try again, even if they fail at first. As a result, self-esteem will help them do better at school, at home, and with friends. Children with low self-esteem feel unsure of themselves, so improving self-esteem, improves confidence.

Hygiene

Important now more than ever but educating children on good hygiene is the best way to avoid the spread of infection and disorders; teaching the principles of correct hygiene at an early age can help keep individuals healthy in later life, and be taught to future generations.

Nutrition and Diet

Eating a nutritious diet helps you keep a healthy body. It also helps reduce your risk of developing some chronic diseases. New research finds that your food choices may also affect your mood and mental health. This is sometimes called the “food-mood connection.”

Self-care

Self-care is about the things that we can do to look after our own mental health.

Gardening

Gardening is educational and develops new skills including: Responsibility – from caring for plants. Understanding – as they learn about cause and effect (for example, plants die without water, weeds compete with plants) Self-confidence – from achieving their goals and enjoying the food they have grown.