PSHE education gives pupils the knowledge, skills, and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe and to prepare them for life and work in modern Britain.
Evidence shows that well-delivered PSHE programmes have an impact on both academic and non-academic outcomes for pupils, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged
PSHE education is a planned program of learning through which students acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives. As part of a whole school approach, PSHE develops the qualities and attributes students need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society. The program is divided into three modules of study –
- Health and well-being
- Relationships (RSE*)
- Living in the wider world
All Year 7 to 11 students will have a dedicated PSHE lesson during tutor time once per week, tailored to equip them with the life skills needed to be happy and successful members of a variety of communities. PSHE is not limited to specialist lessons, it can and will be taught across a range of subjects, as well as enrichment opportunities, year group assemblies and through specialist speakers to address more sensitive or pressing issues where relevant.
*The Department for Education is introducing compulsory Relationships Education for primary pupils and Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) for secondary pupils from September 2020. Also, from September 2020 it will be compulsory for all schools to teach Health Education.
We support the school’s values by developing our students’ Creativity, Responsibility and Wisdom in all of our lessons:
- Creativity is demonstrated through a variety of teaching and learning styles that support engagement in the subject. Students are often taken out of their comfort zone in a safe environment and allowed autonomy in their completion of objectives.
- Responsibility is commanded in PSHE where students are made aware of their own responsibilities to a variety of issues linked to our local and wider community. Students are challenged and stereotypes are broken down to ensure students start to develop the skills necessary to be a responsible member of British society.
- Wisdom is emphasised through discussion and debate. Students and staff share own knowledge and support each other in coming to measured and balanced conclusions.
Team and roles within the department
Mr Thornton, Interim Assistant Headteacher and CTL Humanities
All form tutors of The West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
KS3
| Autumn 1 – Health and well-being | Autumn 2 – Living in the wider world | Spring 1 – Relationships | Spring 2 – Health and well-being | Summer 1 – Relationships | Summer 2 – Living in the wider world | |
| Year 7 | Transition to secondary school
Diet, exercise and how to make healthy choices |
Enterprise skills and introduction to careers
Challenging career stereotypes and raising aspirations |
Diversity, prejudice and bullying including cyber bullying
Managing on-and off-line friendships |
The risks of alcohol, tobacco and other substances
Managing puberty and the issues of unwanted contact, up skirting and FGM |
Self-esteem, romance and friendships
Exploring family life |
Making ethical financial decisions
Saving, spending and budgeting our money |
| Year 8 | First aid and personal safety, focusing on road safety
Alcohol and drug misuse and managing peer influence |
Rights and responsibilities in the community
Tackling age and disability discrimination |
Tackling racism and religious discrimination, promoting human rights
Online safety and digital literacy |
Mental health and emotional well-being, including body image
Managing change and loss |
Introduction to sexuality and consent
Introduction to contraception including condom and the pill |
Evaluating value for money in services
Risks and consequences making financial decisions |
| Year 9 | Peer pressure, assertiveness and risk, gang crime
Dieting, lifestyle balance and unhealthy coping strategies |
Understanding careers and future aspirations
Identifying learning strengths and setting goals as part of the GCSE options process (2020-21) |
Managing conflict at home and the dangers of running away from home
Tackling homophobia, transphobia and sexism |
Managing peer pressure in relation to illicit substances
Assessing the risks of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction |
Relationships and sex education including healthy relationships and consent
The risks of STIs, sexting and pornography |
Planning and carrying out an enterprise project
Reflection on learning skills development in KS3 |
KS4
| Autumn 1 – Health and well-being | Autumn 2 – Living in the wider world | Spring 1 – Relationships | Spring 2 – Health and well-being | Summer 1 – Relationships | Summer 2 – Living in the wider world | |
| Year 10 | Transition to KS4 and developing study habits
Mental health and ill health, tackling stigma |
Understanding the causes and effects of debt
Understanding the risks associated with gambling |
Tackling relationship myths and expectations
Managing romantic relationship challenges including break ups |
Exploring the influence of role models
Evaluating the social and emotional risks of drug use |
Understanding different families and learning parenting skills
Managing change, grief and bereavement |
Preparation for work experience (2019-20 subject to change)
Evaluation of work experience and readiness for work (2019-20 subject to change) |
| Year 11 | Promoting self-esteem and coping with stress
Learning and revision skills to maximise potential |
Understanding the college application process and plans beyond school
Skills for employment and career progression |
Personal values and assertive communication in relationships
Tackling domestic abuse and forced marriage |
Health and safety in independent contexts
Taking responsibility for health choices |
British values, human rights and community cohesion
Challenging extremism and radicalisation |
N/A |
Enrichment
Please click here for more information of our enrichment timetable.
Useful websites
PSHE Association – https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/
BBC PSHE KS3 – https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/ztvg9j6
BBC PSHE KS4 – https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z3ckjxs
Links to a variety of charities and support for young people – https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/curriculum-and-resources/useful-links
Please see your teacher for further resource links.
PSHE Home Learning:
Appearance Ideals Student Activity Sheets
Appearance Ideals Student Presentation
Media Messages Student Activity Sheets 717948
Media Messages Student Presentation 717949
Confront Comparisons Student Presentation 717952
Confront Comparisons Student Activity Sheets 717951
Banish Body Talk Student Presentation 717955
Banish Body Talk Student Activity Sheets 717954
