Teach Primary Issue 19.5

Balance sensitivity, accuracy and confidence when teaching sex education JigsawPSHE 1 RESPONSIVE TO EVERY CHILD’S NEEDS Every class is different, which is why our lessons include natural pause points where you can check understanding and adapt your teaching. This child-centred approach ensures every pupil receives the guidance they need, when they need it. The Jigsaw Charter and carefully developed distancing techniques create the emotional safety children need to engage with sensitive topics. In today’s world, where young people encounter confusing and often misleading information online, these safe spaces are more important than ever – allowing pupils to ask questions, challenge what they’ve heard, and develop healthy perspectives with your guidance. 2 GROWING WITH CHILDREN In the primary years, Jigsaw gently introduces children to concepts about their changing bodies in ways that feel natural and reassuring as part of the Changing Me Puzzle. This thoughtful foundation means that when pupils are ready for more explicit sex education in the upper primary years, it feels like a natural next step in their learning journey. 3 WHOLE-SCHOOL APPROACH Children’s understanding of relationships, their bodies, and emotions doesn’t begin, or end, with a single lesson. Jigsaw’s whole- school approach recognises that children’s learning about their bodies and relationships doesn’t happen in isolation. Instead, it’s a carefully crafted journey where each new piece of learning connects naturally with what came before, from Early Years through to Year 6. Detailed mapping documents help you navigate the sometimes blurry boundaries between relationships, health and sex education, giving you confidence in what needs to be taught when. 4 INTEGRATED GUIDANCE Jigsaw understands the complexities of teaching sensitive content, which is why it provides: • comprehensive teacher guidance materials that anticipate pedagogical challenges • accessible training videos for all staff in Jigsaw schools • regular supportive webinars addressing implementation questions • structured support meetings connecting educators for collaborative learning • links to specialist organisations offering complementary expertise Materials also clearly signpost when school policies should be referenced, and a school support team is just a call away when questions arise. 5 BUILDING A COMMUNITY As statutory requirements and societal understanding evolve, Jigsaw updates materials to ensure they remain relevant, appropriate and compliant with statutory guidance. Choosing Jigsaw means joining a community of schools who care deeply about equipping children with the emotional and social tools they need to navigate life. This approach to relationships and sex education isn’t about one-off lessons. It’s about embedding safe, supportive, age-appropriate learning that helps children grow into confident, respectful, and informed individuals. KEY POINTS Adaptable, child centred lessons: Jigsaw creates safe, flexible spaces to support every child’s emotional needs and address sensitive topics with confidence Developmentally appropriate RSE: content evolves naturally with children’s development, building secure foundations for puberty and sex education in UKS2 Whole-school continuity: a seamless, spiral curriculum ensures consistent, age- appropriate learning across year groups, with clear mapping and progression Comprehensive teacher support: includes full guidance, training, webinars, and live support to help schools deliver PSHE and RSE with confidence REASONS TO TRY… 5 30 SECOND BRIEFING Teaching sex education in primary schools can feel daunting. Jigsaw’s approach supports teachers and reassures pupils. Rooted in research, best practice, and how children learn, the resources provide teachers with everything they need. Contact: Email: schoolsupport@jigsaweducationgroup.com Visit: jigsaweducationgroup.com 26 | www.teachwire.net PARTNER CONT ENT