PSHE – personal, social and health education 

At Dunalley we place great importance on PSHE. Our curriculum is a planned programme of learning that promotes the development of pupils at school and prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life.  Pupils acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives – now and in the future.

The Relationships and Health Education statutory guidance and EYFS framework provides the basis of our curriculum at Dunalley. The curriculum is carefully planned to ensure progression across the year groups from EYFS to Y6 alongside the opportunity to build on prior knowledge and skills. This is detailed in the progression map and planned units of work and is based on the Jigsaw scheme of learning and Gloucestershire Healthy Living materials. 

As a school, we believe that our PHSE curriculum ensures: 

  • All children at Dunalley are happy, caring individuals who can understand and manage their emotions and build positive relationships with others.  

  • We equip children to become healthy and resilient individuals who can face challenges with the same strength as is needed to approach their goals and aspirations  

  • Children are prepared for their lives now and in the future so they are emotionally literate, physically and mentally strong and can look to the future with confidence and positivity 

Where appropriate, other subject areas may provide inspiration for PHSE work and in particular our Science (life cycles, human bodies) and Computing (online safety and relationships) curriculum include elements of PHSE teaching and learning along with connections between PE and PHSE and leading healthy lives.  

For full details please visit the Jigsaw website. 

Coffee, Cake, Cheese & Wine - Thank you

18 Nov 2024

Thank you for joining us to discuss the work of Jonathan Haidt and his book The Anxious Generation, more information can be found HERE.

Winter Coats - Does your child need one?

15 Nov 2024

We have warm, winter coats for children of families struggling with the cost of living.
Please contact us for more details.

Dunalley Pantry

01 Nov 2024

We would like to remind our families about Dunalley Pantry.
Set up to help families who are struggling with the cost of living crisis.

Donations for OPAL

25 Oct 2024

If you are thinking of having a pre-Christmas sort out please keep OPAL in mind for the usual donations.

OPAL Stay & Play

27 Sep 2024

We would like to invite all of our families to join us for an OPAL Stay & Play on Saturday 5th October from 10am - 12pm.

Free Uniform

01 Sep 2024

We have lots of unclaimed uniform items here at school, should you need anything for your child(ren) please pop along and see us.

Back to School

08 Aug 2024

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday 4th September

Dunalley Pantry

31 Jul 2024

Our Dunalley Pantry will be open during the school holidays.
9am to 10.30am on Thursdays 1st, 8th & 29th August


Helping where we can.

Exceptional Learners

22 Jul 2024

Thank you to all of our children for their hard work and perseverance this year. Visitors to our school always comment on our focused learners.

Non-uniform Day

24 Jun 2024

We raised £300 from our non school uniform day on Friday.
£150 each for the Air Ambulance & The Cystic Fibrosis Trust