Personal, social, health and citizenship education

PSHCE is a vital part of our school’s curriculum. Students learn how to become healthier individuals, physically and mentally; how to establish and maintain good relationships with others; and how to prepare themselves for a fulfilling role in wider society. It is taught for one hour a week in the Autumn term, one hour a fortnight thereafter. Lessons are mostly taken by a student’s tutor. PSHCE is also covered in drop down days, which are run throughout the year, and in assemblies, which students attend once a week.

In KS3 PERSONAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION WE STUDY THE FOLLOWING

• mental well-being is a whole school focus in the first term
• reflecting on and evaluating achievements and strengths in all areas of our lives and recognising our own worth
• learning the basic facts and laws about alcohol, tobacco and legal and illegal drugs
• recognising some strong emotions and identifying ways of managing these emotions positively
• staying physically and mentally healthy
• making informed choices to maintain health and well-being
• assessing the element of risk attached to making choices about healthy lifestyles, travel, personal safety and personal finances
• demonstrating effective ways of resisting negative pressure
• recognising difference and diversity  and demonstrate understanding and empathy towards others who live their lives in different ways
• assertively challenging prejudice and discrimination
• recognising and discussing the importance of relationships to sexual activity and to marriage, parenthood and family life

ASSESSMENT

• informally via student contributions in lessons
• self assessment which each student fills in at the end of the decisions unit
• end of term quizzes that reflect the knowledge of the term

LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

• practicing assertive responses to threatening situations
• reflecting on discussions which have taken place in lessons
• making informed choices when faced with situations which involve an element of risk

Mr M Mars – Head of  PSHCE

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Year 7 Scheme of learning

Year 8 Scheme of learning

IN KS4 PersonaL, social health and citizenship education WE STUDY THE FOLLOWING

• assessing our personal qualities, skills and achievements and using them to set future goals
• presenting ourself confidently and using praise and criticism effectively
• using some of the financial tools and services available to manage personal finances
• describing the shortand long-term consequences of personal health choices, and how to make decisions based on this knowledge, and finding professional health advice and confidence in seeking it
• identifying some of the causes, symptoms and treatments of mental and emotional health disorders such as stress and depression, including the link between eating disorders and self-image, and can identify strategies for preventing and addressing these
• assessing the risks and benefits associated with lifestyle choices such as sexual activity or using alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs, and making safer choices based on this assessment
• comparing the diversity of ethnic and cultural groups
• taking the initiative in challenging and giving support in connection with offensive behaviour
• developing appropriate relationships with a range of adults
• discussing relationships,feelings and emotions, and analysing ways of managing these in connection with family event
• explaining the importance of different relationships and associated responsibilities, including those of marriage, parenthood and family life

ASSESSMENT

• informal assessment by their SRS teacher and Form Tutor in Tutorial lessons
• self-evaluation,a form is completed by all students at the end of the PSHE unit
• end of term quizzes that reflect the knowledge of the term

LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

• practicing assertive responses to threatening situations
• reflecting on discussions which have taken place in lessons
• making informed choices when faced with situations which involve an element of risk
• involving themselves inappropriate extra-curricular activities both in and out of school

Mr M Mars – Head of  PSHCE

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Year 9 Scheme of learning

Year 10 Scheme of learning

Year 11 Scheme of learning