KS2 – Jigsaw Curriculum

At The Hub School, we use Jigsaw PSHE as our curriculum framework for KS2 – providing a comprehensive, carefully sequenced scheme of work that brings consistency and progression to children’s learning across their primary years. Built on current research and best practice in child development, safeguarding and health education, it is kept continuously up to date with evolving statutory guidance and enables us to deliver high-quality PSHE education that meets our children’s needs. The programme is distinctive in its approach including:

Emotional literacy at the core – Every Jigsaw lesson systematically develops children’s emotional vocabulary and understanding. Children learn to recognise, name and talk about a wide range of feelings in themselves and others. This emotional literacy supports children’s ability to share and discuss things that are important in their lives, to seek help when needed, and to build positive relationships.

Mindful practice – Every Jigsaw lesson begins with ‘Calm Me Time’, a mindfulness activity designed to support self-regulation and create a safe, focused space for learning. This consistent practice forms part of our approach to children’s emotional wellbeing and helps children to be ready for open, thoughtful discussion.

Connection and community – The ‘Connect Us’ activity in every lesson strengthens relationships within the class and develops children’s social skills, building a sense of belonging and mutual respect that underpins all learning.

Developing skills for respectful dialogue – PSHE lessons provide regular opportunities for children to develop and practise essential communication skills including listening to others, expressing their own views clearly and respectfully, considering different perspectives, and engaging in constructive discussion. These oracy skills are fundamental to building positive relationships and respectful communities, enabling children to navigate differences with kindness and to participate confidently in democratic discussion.

Age-appropriate spiral curriculum – Topics are revisited across year groups with increasing depth and complexity, enabling children to build on prior learning in line with their developing maturity and understanding, with teachers able to adapt according to their pupils’ needs.

Interactive, participative teaching – Lessons are designed to be engaging and active, using discussion, role-play, problem-solving and creative activities to develop skills alongside knowledge. Children don’t just gain information – they explore topics in age-appropriate ways and develop practical skills that support them in their everyday lives.