Every learner deserves to feel safe, valued, and included.

At Jigsaw, we believe PSHE should give all children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), the skills, confidence, and language to understand themselves and others.

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Through mindful routines, consistent structure, and emotionally intelligent teaching, our PSHE and RE programmes help SEND learners feel calm, connected, and ready to thrive.

For children and young people with SEND, PSHE is not just another subject, it’s a lifeline for confidence, communication, and wellbeing.

Research shows that:

Children with SEND are three times more likely to experience abuse than their peers (NSPCC, Protecting Children from Abuse).
Around 40% of pupils with SEND experience mental health difficulties (DfE, Mental Health and Behaviour in Schools, 2018).
SEND learners often have fewer social opportunities, making explicit teaching about relationships, safety, and wellbeing essential (Sex Education Forum, RSE for Pupils with SEND).

That’s why every part of Jigsaw’s PSHE and RE programmes has been designed to support emotional regulation, belonging, independence, and safety, so all learners can flourish, inside and outside the classroom.

Supporting SEND Learners in Primary Schools

For younger children, routine, reassurance, and clear structure make learning feel safe. Jigsaw PSHE 3–11 builds these into every lesson through:

Predictable structure and visual support – each lesson follows the same format, helping children know what to expect and reducing anxiety.
Dual learning intentions – every session balances PSHE content with a social–emotional focus, ensuring developmentally appropriate learning for every child.
Mindfulness and regulation – Calm Me time teaches strategies for self-regulation and focus.
Concrete learning experiences – scenario-based discussions, stories, and visuals bring abstract ideas to life.
Inclusive community – the Jigsaw Charter helps all pupils feel safe, respected, and valued.

Additional resources like the Resilience and Wellbeing Toolkit and Jigsaw+ give teachers targeted support for SEND priorities such as emotional wellbeing, digital literacy, and healthy lifestyles.

Jigsaw PSHE 3-11

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Supporting SEND Learners in Secondary Schools

For young people, PSHE is a powerful tool for developing identity, communication, and self-advocacy. Jigsaw PSHE 11–16 supports this through:

Social and communication skill-building – paired and group activities encourage teamwork and empathy in safe, scaffolded ways.
Emotional literacy and self-regulation – mindfulness practices help pupils recognise emotions and respond calmly.
Inclusive, predictable lesson design – familiar routines reduce cognitive load and help learners stay engaged.
Preparation for adulthood – lessons link directly to independence, confidence, and EHCP outcomes.
Celebrating diversity and difference – positive representation helps SEND learners see themselves reflected in their learning.
Safeguarding and empowerment – clear signposting, consent education, and scenario-based learning build awareness and resilience.

With Jigsaw, teachers have a clear framework, robust content, and the flexibility to meet learners where they are – helping every student find their voice and their place in the world.

Jigsaw PSHE 11-16

Supporting Teachers and Supporting Learners

Jigsaw provides clear, consistent guidance to help teachers feel confident adapting lessons for diverse needs.

Our training, webinars, and SEND-specific articles including Adapting Jigsaw, Autism and Jigsaw, and Effective SEND Practice in PSHE – give practical strategies to create inclusive, emotionally safe classrooms.

Because when teachers feel supported, every child benefits.

Knowledge Hub

A whole-school, spiral PSHE curriculum from Early Years to Year 6. Builds emotional literacy, resilience, and life skills while embedding mindfulness throughout. Fully resourced with lessons, slides, songs, and assemblies to create a consistent, inclusive, and supportive school culture where every child can thrive.

PSHE 3-11

A flexible, comprehensive programme supporting teenagers in building confidence, respect and self-awareness in secondary school and life beyond. This programme covers all statutory PSHE content, as well as having editable, fully-resourced lessons for different delivery modules (timetabled, tutor time, and drop-down days). There's also brand-new and exciting video content featuring real young voices and expert guidance!

PSHE 11-16

Our Religious Education programme encourages children to explore big questions and have a deeper understanding of different world views. There are over 80 enquiry-based units with full planning, covering major world religions and non-religious world views. Not only does the programme include our Jigsaw Owls classroom companions to support reflective learning, but it supports SMSC, British Values, and locally agreed syllabi.

RE 3-11

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Designed to extend PSHE learning into the home, our Families programme offers support to parents and carers in helping to build emotional literacy and strengthen connections with their children. The programme bridges the gap between school and home, facilitating small-group sessions at school, and supporting stronger family relationships and pupil wellbeing. It's available exclusively to schools using Jigsaw PSHE 3-11.

Families

Bringing PSHE learning to life in a natural setting, Outdoors is a unique programme that allows children to connect, explore and build vital skills outside the classroom. With fully planned outdoor session guides, it helps improve resilience, supports teamwork, and increases emotional wellbeing. Outdoors complements Jigsaw PSHE 3-11 for a whole-school approach, and is flexible for a wide range of school contexts.

Outdoors