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PHSE & Citizenship

Curriculum Vision and Intent

PSHE enables our children to become independent, responsible and healthy members of society. It aims to help them understand how they are developing personally and socially, and tackles many of the moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up. We aim to prepare students for life and work in modern Britain.

We acknowledge that students are growing up in an increasingly complex world; we aim to equip students with the knowledge of how to be safe and healthy both on and offline.

KS3 curriculum and assessment

At key stage three all students receive one 50 minute lesson of PSHE per week. The content is taught in topical units to enable students to build upon previous learning and explore areas which are relevant and appropriate to their level.
Each year group covers six topics within an academic year; these topics fall into three strands:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • Relationships
  • Living in the wider world

Below are the units that students will cover during KS3 in PSHE:

  Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
Unit 1 Transition and safety Community and careers Healthy lifestyle
Unit 2 Developing skills and aspirations Digital literacy Respectful relationships
Unit 3 Diversity Drugs and alcohol Peer influence, substance use
and gangs
Unit 4 Health and puberty Emotional wellbeing Setting goals
Unit 5 Building relationships Identity and relationships Intimate relationships
Unit 6 Financial decision making Discrimination Employability skills

In addition to the core units, we have allocated individual lessons throughout the year which the Head of Year devises. This way, if there are any arising issues we can dedicate those lessons to tailoring content to our students.

Students complete a self-assessment at the end of each unit using a confidence and knowledge scale. In addition,  students also complete an online confidence questionnaire at the beginning of the summer term on all topics. This is used by the Head of Year to see if there are common themes that have low knowledge / confidence. These topics can then be covered again for the year group.

Through PSHE lessons, students are given the opportunity to develop their teamwork, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Teachers will observe students throughout the year in these areas.

KS4 curriculum and assessment

At key stage four every student receives a 1 hour 20 minute lesson of PSHE a fortnight. We aim to build on the topics learnt throughout key stage 3, along with additional topic areas which are relevant to this age group, namely, building for the future and post 16 pathways.

Just like KS3, each year group will cover six topics within an academic year, these topics fall into three strands:

  • Health and wellbeing
  • Relationships
  • Living in the wider world

Below are the units that students will cover during KS3 in PSHE:

  Year 10 Year 11
Unit 1 Mental health Building for the future
Unit 2 Financial decision making Financial decision making
Unit 3 Healthy relationships Communication in relationships
Unit 4 Exploring influence Independence
Unit 5 Yoga and Mindfulness Families
Unit 6 Work experience Yoga and Mindfulness

In addition to the core units, we have allocated individual lessons throughout the year, which the Head of Year can assign according to need. This way, if there are any arising issues we can dedicate lessons to tailoring content to our students.

Students complete a self-assessment at the end of each unit using a confidence and knowledge scale. In addition,  students also complete an online confidence questionnaire at the beginning of the summer term on all topics. This is used by the Head of Year to see if there are common themes that have low knowledge / confidence. These topics can then be covered again for the year group.

Through PSHE lessons students are given the opportunity to develop their teamwork, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Teachers will observe students throughout the year in these areas.

KS5 curriculum and assessment

At Key Stage 5, students have a 50-minute PSHE lesson weekly. Most sessions are run in form groups, which are vertical and contain Years 12 and 13.

The Sixth Form PSHE programme covers four strands:

Core themes Topics
Health and Wellbeing Self-concept
Mental health and emotional well-being
Healthy lifestyles
Managing risk and personal safety
Sexual health
Drugs, alcohol and tobacco
Relationships Relationship values
Forming and maintaining respectful relationships
Consent
Contraception and parenthood
Bullying, abuse and discrimination
Living in the wider world Choices and pathways
Work and career
Employment rights and responsibilities
Financial choices
Media literacy and digital resilience
Study skills Revision
Literacy
Time management
In-class strategies

We have a lively programme of external speakers, including alumni, linked to specific career pathways, as well as speakers reflecting on attributes that employers are seeking.

In addition to PSHE lessons, students in Year 12 have a one-day programme in school focused on Sex and Relationships Education, led by Brook.

There is an ongoing programme to support post-18 pathways, supported by use of the Unifrog digital platform. In the spring term of Year 12, all students attend a UCAS Convention at the EXCeL Centre as well as the in-house post-18 progression evening, along with their parents/carers.

Our PSHE programme complements the curriculum for Sixth Form Beliefs and Values lessons – students attend a bi-weekly lesson based on the discussion of topical and ethical issues, chosen based on student voice.

Extra and super-curricular opportunities

Each year group has elected wellbeing ambassadors who help deliver the wellbeing events and feedback to staff about issues and concerns arising within their tutor or year groups. 

There are a number of wellbeing activities and events which run throughout the year to help unite and encourage enjoyment and harmony in the school.

Wellbeing Events 2021 – 2022:

September Jack Petchy Year 10 Workshop
School Birthday
International Languages and Celebrating Diversity Week
October KS3 Spelling Crown
Harvest Box Decoration and Food Collection
November Road Safety Week
House Dodgeball
December Christmas Jumper Day
House Pantomine
Elf Gondentoes
January Toiletries Collection for Glass Door
Just Dance
February Start a Heart Campaign
House Dance
March International Womens Day
Science Week
Wellbeing Week
House Netball
April Active April
House Fun Run
May Mental Health Awareness Week
Walk for Wellbeing
House Rowing
June Pride Month
Sports Day
House Art Competition
July House Bake Off
Community Afternoon Tea

Future opportunities (careers, university courses)

The PSHE programme has a focus on preparing students for future studies and careers. This is a feature of the programmes at all Key Stages. The skills and experiences students gain in PSHE help them develop as individuals and assist them in realising their future aspirations.

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