At KPNS, we follow Jigsaw as our PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) programme.

Next half-term (Summer 2), we will be focusing on the Changing Me unit. This includes, in every year group, 6 lessons to help children understand their bodies, the changes puberty brings, and how human reproduction happens. There is also an important safeguarding aspect to this work.

In the younger year groups, these issues are not taught directly or explicitly. Instead, children focus on learning the correct terminology for body parts and building the foundations for learning in later year groups.

In Reception, the 6 lessons in the Changing Me unit focus on helping children understand that everyone is unique and special. Children will learn to name parts of the body, understand how to keep their bodies healthy, recognise that we grow and change from babies into adults, and talk about their feelings and worries about moving into Year 1. The unit also encourages children to celebrate their achievements and look forward positively to change.

The six lessons covered are:

  1. My Body – naming parts of the body and understanding that everyone is unique and special.
  2. Respecting My Body – learning about healthy choices, including food, exercise and self-care.
  3. Growing Up – understanding that we all grow and change from babies to adults.
  4. Fun and Fears Part 1 – talking about feelings linked to change and moving to Year 1.
  5. Fun and Fears Part 2 – sharing worries and things children are looking forward to about Year 1.
  6. Celebration – reflecting on memories and celebrating achievements from Reception.

All resources used are provided by Jigsaw and include illustrations only (no photographs).

We will ensure that children do not feel embarrassed or ashamed and instead understand that “private” means something special and personal to them. These sessions will be taught alongside the Pantosaurus resource (Talk PANTS: Conversation to help keep children safe | NSPCC(opens in new tab)), helping children understand that their private parts belong to them and that no one has the right to see or touch them without permission.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch.