PSHE
PSHE is a developmental programme of learning through which students acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives now and in the future. Through our whole school approach, PHSE education develops the qualities and attributes students need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society. During the academic year, students will focus on three main areas as outlined by the PHSE association:
- Health and Wellbeing
- Relationships
- Living in the wider world
PSHE education is a planned, developmental programme of learning through which children and young people acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives now and in the future. As part of our whole-school approach, PSHE education develops the qualities and attributes pupils need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society.
PSHE education equips pupils to live healthy, safe, productive, capable, responsible and balanced lives. It encourages them to be enterprising and supports them in making effective transitions, positive learning and career choices and in achieving economic wellbeing. A critical component of PSHE education is providing opportunities for children and young people to reflect on and clarify their own values and attitudes and explore the complex and sometimes conflicting range of values and attitudes they encounter now and in the future.
PSHE education contributes to personal development by helping pupils to build their confidence, resilience and self-esteem, and to identify and manage risk, make informed choices and understand what influences their decisions. It enables them to recognise, accept and shape their identities, to understand and accommodate difference and change, to manage emotions and to communicate constructively in a variety of settings. Developing an understanding of themselves, empathy and the ability to work with others will help pupils to form and maintain good relationships, develop the essential skills for future employability and better enjoy and manage their lives.
Year 7
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Transition to Secondary School. Exploring the school ethos of 'Nurturing Mind, Body and Spirit'. Keeping good Mental Health. Managing puberty, the physical and emotional changes. Exploring gender stereotyping, differences and respect. Valuing diversity relating to gender and looking at bullying and sexism including online. E-Safety focus on grooming and a personal online brand. Making financial decisions and the ethics of these choices. Personal safety focus on road safety Physical First Aid - How to respond in an emergency |
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British Values (feeling different & valuing diversity) Growth Mindset Resilience Careers Social Media and Online Behaviour Managing Money (Savings & Budgeting) Self-Esteem |
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Our guest speaker and topics we choose to address or highlight will change each year dependant on local and national issues or the nature of a specific cohort. |
YEAR 8
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Characteristics of good and poor mental health. Coping strategies both healthy and unhealthy for poor mental health. Dealing with conflict between family and friends Managing changes and loss Exploring stereotypes and prejudice around HIV and Aids, sexuality, LGBTQ, Challenging unacceptable language Sexual consent and the law. Career aspirations and ambition Risks and consequences of making financial decisions including debt Personal safety focus on dangerous situations Physical First Aid - Recognising Strokes/Heart Attacks |
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British Values (Human rights & communities) Managing Money (Debt & Gambling) Empathy Self Esteem Alcohol & Drugs Education Careers Bereavement |
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Our guest speaker and topics we choose to address or highlight will change each year, dependant on local and national issues or the nature of a specific cohort. |
Year 9
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Dealing with emergency situations Assertiveness and gang crime Understanding Mental Health - Depression and anxiety. Breaking the stigma Contraception fact and fiction - What, Where, How? Legalities of sex Risks of STIs Sex and the media, including pornography Community/Charity project Personal safety with a focus on peer pressure Physical First Aid - CPR |
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British Values (community & volunteering Managing Money (ethics) Alcohol and Drug Education Pressures and influences Careers Healthy Lifestyles (Diet & Exercise) |
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Our guest speaker and topics we choose to address or highlight will change each year dependant on local and national issues or the nature of a specific cohort. |
YEAR 10
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British Values (community, equality and hate crimes & discrimination) Self Esteem (Banish Body talk, Confidence, media and peer influence) Health & Wellbeing (mental wellbeing, stress, facing new challenges) Risky and Emergency situations (online, tolling, gambling) Unhealthy Relationships (where to get help, rights, managing relationships) Impact of changing relationships Bereavement Recognising unwanted attention Planning for your future Employment (types of, marketing yourself, rights and responsibilities at work) |
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Our guest speaker and topics we choose to address or highlight will change each year dependant on local and national issues or the nature of a specific cohort. |
YEAR 11
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British Values (Living in Britain, democracy & voting) Self Esteem Health & Wellbeing (making informed choices) Lifestyle choices (including choices around pregnancy, fostering and adoption) Access to health information and support Forced Marriage - The Law Organised Crime (cyber, recognising situation at risk) Finance (Budgeting, credit & Debt) Money stresses and pressures Entrepreneurship & Risk |
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Our guest speaker and topics we choose to address or highlight will change each year dependant on local and national issues or the nature of a specific cohort. |
YEAR 12
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Transition in to sixth form Stress (recognising when and how to get, support) Characteristics of a successful student Planning and organisation Pressure (media influence & stereotypes) Risk taking and consequences (assessing risk) Critical online consumers What do employers look for? Preparation for University application and interview Student finance (budgeting, living expenses) Writing a personal statement Work Experience placement |
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Our guest speaker and topics we choose to address or highlight will change each year dependant on local and national issues or the nature of a specific cohort. |