P. S. H. E
Personal Social Health & Economic Education
Our vision: By the time students leave year 11 our pupils will be able to make informed decisions with regard to their own health (including sexual health) and personal well-being whilst having regard for the wellbeing and rights of others.
The programme of study for PSHE covers years 7 to 13 and is based on three core themes drawn from the PSHE Association Programme Of Study:
- Health and Wellbeing
- Relationships
- Living in the Wider World
The programme is designed to meet the needs of our students and fulfil the DfE Statutory Guidance for Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education.
Programme Of Study
Additional Information
The following guidance is adhered to by our tutor delivery team:
Read the session through before delivery in order to be prepared for the delivery of challenging content.
The aim is to create a safe teaching & learning environment:
- Establish Ground Rules for discussion
- Distance the Learning – no personal examples
- Encourage Questions (and allow for anonymous questions)
For additional expert support in answering students’ questions, refer to Julie Blyde – Child Protection Officer, Denver Jones – Student Welfare Officer – or Carmel Tatlock – PSHE Coordinator
The content of PSHE sessions can lead to student disclosures. If staff have concerns about a young person, they will follow our usual safeguarding procedures.
Denver Jones – our Welfare Officer is available for staff as well as student support.
Full provision of curriculum materials ensures consistency of content delivery.
Tutor training is given prior to delivery of sex & relationship education modules. Individual advice and support is also available.
Tutor time is included on the quality assurance calendar and observed by SLT once per term.
The PSHE curriculum raises student awareness of safeguarding issues by mirroring CST safeguarding briefings delivered to staff. Taken together, the whole academy community is enabled to act on safeguarding issues.
If you have any questions or would like to provide feedback regarding the PSHE programme, please complete the associated form by using the QR Code below.
The following overviews show the week-by-week lesson topics for each year group. Please contact Harriet Stokes ([email protected]) to arrange an appointment if you wish to view the teaching materials.