At Billingshurst Primary Academy, the teaching of Lifeskills reflects our school values: Ambition, Belonging and Courage. At our school we believe that every child is unique and this is explored throughout our lifeskills lessons. We aim to foster individual development, which is supported by the Lifeskills curriculum, to ensure that pupils attain the knowledge, skills and understanding that they need to lead confident, healthy and independent lives. Children are supported to grow as individuals, showing empathy and understanding towards diversity and differences within society. We ensure that children develop an understanding of their responsibilities as members of their community to become informed, active and responsible citizens. Lessons are taught within a safe and secure environment to nurture conversations where children are able to share their ideas and values and manage discussions around a variety of themes with greater confidence.
The Lifeskills curriculum is organised into five core strands:
- Families and Relationships
- Health and Wellbeing
- Safety and the Changing Body
- Citizenship
- Economic wellbeing
Year 6 has one further strand, Identity, which gives pupils the confidence and support to prepare to transition into secondary school.
Alongside the Lifeskills curriculum, pupils are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities and experiences contributing fully to the life of their school and communities.
