Health and Wellbeing
This subject area is one of the core elements of the curriculum. It is taught at all stages in the school and can be taught discretely or as an integral part of inter disciplinary contexts. We use the core programme of Healthy Schools Scotland and supplement this with a range of health education programmes including Emotion Works.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to the provision of quality education in Relationships, sexual health and parenthood in accordance with National Guidelines. It forms a key element of personal, social and health education in schools and is an important part of children’s preparations for adult life. The purpose of this work is to provide knowledge and understanding of the nature of sexuality and the process of human reproduction within the context of human reproduction within the context of relationships based on love and respect. It should develop understanding and attitudes which will help children to form relationships in a responsible and healthy manner. HMIe identified that the “promotion of health and well-being across the school” (1.3.11) as a key strength of our work. We are committed to providing high quality learning experiences for our learners to equip them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for 21st Century living.
Our Programme of Study for children will comprise of:
Primaries 1 to 3
- Awareness of the way babies grow and change
- Uniqueness of their body
- Where living things come from
- Family and special people who care for them
- Dealing with feelings
Primaries 4 and 5
- Exploring changes in the body
- How human life begins
- Being part of a family
- Dealing with bullying situations
- Dealing with feelings
Primaries 6 and 7
- Physical and emotional changes at puberty
- Body image and self-worth
- Understanding of their own developing sexuality
- Developing an awareness of gender identity
- Changing nature of friendships
- Dealing with feelings
- Menstruation, pregnancy and birth
