Curriculum

Foundation Statements

Foundation Statements set out a clear picture of the knowledge, skills and understanding that eachstudent should develop at each stage of primary school.

Early Stage One

“Students make simple decisions in relation to health and safety. They describe safe and unsafe situations at home, on and near roads, travelling to and from school and near water.”

Stage One

“Students describe ways to keep safe and explore choices relating personal safety. Students describe strategies to staysafe at home, on and near roads, when travelling to and from school, and near water.”

Stage Two

“Students demonstrate behaviours to stay safe at home, on and near roads, when travelling to from school, and near water.”

Stage Three

“Students assess the safety ofsituations in home, school, water and road environments and identify appropriate responses.”

Knowledge and Understanding Outcomes and Indicators

Interpersonal Relationships

Early Stage One	Stage One	Stage Two	Stage Three
IRES1.11	IRS1.11	IRS2.11	IRS3.11
Identifies how individuals care for each other. • recognises the need to share and cooperate with others • demonstrates active listening skills, questioning and recalling of information when interacting with others	Identifies the ways in which they communicate, cooperate and care for others. • demonstrates appropriate ways of communicating with others.	Describes how relationships with a range of people enhance wellbeing. • demonstrates communication skills that enhance relationships, eg listening.	Describes roles and responsibilities in developing and maintaining positive relationships. • discusses how they relate to people in various contexts • models behaviour that reflects sensitivity to the needs, rights, feelings of others

Safe Living

Early Stage One	Stage One	Stage Two	Stage Three
SLES1.13	SLS1.13	SLS2.13	SLS3.13
Demonstrates an emerging awareness of the concepts of safe and unsafe living. • indicates a number of possible actions for safety eg always holding a grown-up’s hand near the road • identifies people who keep them safe	Recognises that their safety depends on the environment and the behaviour of themselves and others. • describes and practices what is needed to travel safely, eg hold an adult’s hand when crossing the road	Discusses how safe practices promote personal wellbeing. • describes certain behaviours that can create a safe environment for themselves, their school and community. • explains the need for rules and laws made for the protection of themselves and others	Describes safe practices that are appropriate to a range of situations and environments. • plans how to take responsibility for their own safety and that of others, e.g. avoid distractions as a road user • demonstrates ways to improve unsafe environments, eg school

Interacting Outcomes and Indicators

Early Stage One	Stage One	Stage Two	Stage Three
INES1.3	INS1.3	INS2.3	INS3.3
Relates well to others in work and play situations. • works happily with class peers	Develops positive relationships with peers and other people. • displays cooperation in group activities, eg taking turns • interacts with other students and adults, eg peer support, clubs	Makes positive contributions in group activities. • participates in group discussions	Acts in ways that enhance the contribution of self and others in a range of cooperative situations. • demonstrates actions that support the rights and feelings of others, eg fair play, consideration, encouragement, peer tutoring

Values and Attitudes Outcomes and Indicators

Values and attitudes outcomes in PDHPE are applicable at all stages. They are progressively reinforcedin each stage, therefore they have not been presented in stages.

V3 enjoys a sense of belonging

• recognises the contribution they and others make to social living

• displays a commitment to developing and maintaining positive relationships

• values positive relationships

• appreciates the need to belong to various groups

• values the need to work cooperatively

• appreciates the important contributions they can make to various groups