YEAR 1 ( AGE 5-6)
OVERVIEW OF THE TOPIC
CHANGING ME – PSHE (Jigsaw)
Children are introduced to life cycles e.g. that of a frog and identify the different stages. They compare this with a human life cycle and look at simple changes from baby to adult e.g. getting taller, learning to walk etc. They discuss how they have changed so far and that people grow up at different rates.
As part of a school’s safeguarding duty, pupils are taught the correct words for private parts of the body that they might use if talking to a doctor or a nurse. (those kept private by underwear: vagina, anus, penis, testicles, vulva). They are also taught that nobody has the right to hurt these parts of the body. Change is discussed as a natural and normal part of getting older which can bring about happy and sad feelings. Children practise a range of skills to help manage their feelings and learn how to access help if they are worried about change, or if someone is hurting them or making them feel uncomfortable.
KNOWLEDGE
• 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
KEY VOCABULARY FOR THE WHOLE TOPIC
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL QUESTIONS FOR FAMILIES
• Understand and accepts that change is a natural part of getting older
• Can identify some things that have changed and some things that have stayed the same since being a baby (including the body)
• Can express why they enjoy learning
• Can suggest ways to manage change e.g. moving to a new class
• What is a life cycle?
• How will you change as you grow up?
• Who is the tallest / smallest in your class?
• Which parts of your body are private?
• What are the names of the body parts you have been learning?
• Who is allowed to see your private body parts? (see Pantosaurus in notes for parents)
• What should you do if you don’t like the way someone is touching you?
• Who can you talk to if you ever feel worried or frightened?
• What is the best part about being your age?
Changes, Life cycles, Baby, Adult, Growing up, Mature, Male, Female, Vagina, Penis, Testicles, Vulva, Anus, Learn, New, Grow, Feelings, Anxious, Worried, Excited, Coping. Pantosaurus
Notes for parents:
• Please note that this term we are teaching the children the correct names for their genitals. We will use these in school but explain that it is still OK that they may use different names at home. They are both acceptable at this stage.
• For more information on Pantosaurus (an NSPCC initiative about explaining private part rules) please look at the following link where there is a video/song as well as advice for parents: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/