Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education
Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship and Economic Education is taught in KS3 and KS4.
In KS3 Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education we study the following
- 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
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
Teachers of KS3 PSHCE
- Miss T Young – Head of Health and Social Care and PSHCE
In KS4 PSHE 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 short and 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
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 in appropriate extra-curricular activities both in and out of school
Teachers of KS4 PSHE
- Miss T Young – Head of Health and Social Care and PSHCE
