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PSHE

Learn it.  Live it

PSHE is a high impact course that enables students to reach their full potential by developing knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to thrive as global citizens.

PSHE provides students with the capacity to make responsible decisions and manage many of the most critical challenges and opportunities life can present.

PSHE provides a platform that gives every student the opportunity to be safe and successful within the ever-changing landscapes of today’s society.

Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) Education focuses on strengthening the knowledge, skills and connections to keep children and young people healthy and safe and to prepare them for life and work. Our goal is to equip our learners with the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills to live healthily, safely, productively and responsibly.

PSHE at Wolfreton is a high impact course that enables students to reach their full potential by developing knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to thrive within society and as global citizens. PSHE provides students with the capacity to make responsible decisions and manage many of the most critical challenges and opportunities life can present. PSHE provides a platform that gives every student the opportunity to be safe and successful within the ever-changing landscapes of today’s society. PSHE not only support students’ health, relationships and well-being, but also their academic attainment.

KS3 Curriculum 

Year

Autumn

Spring

Summer

7

  • Introduction to PSHE 
  • Who am I? (Identity) 
  • Self-Awareness 
  • New Beginnings 
  • Building Resilience
  • Introduction to British Values 
  • Multicultural Britain 
  • Democracy 
  • Tolerance 
  • Rule of Law 
  • Individual Liberty 
  • Mutual Respect 
  • Healthy and Respectful Relationships 
  • Friendships – What makes a good friend? 
  • Pressure, influence and toxic friendships 
  • Bullying and cyberbullying (prevention) 
  • Avoiding dangerous relationships and setting Boundaries 
  • Why is education important? 
  • What is meant by success? 
  • Settling goals for the future 
  • Employability skills 
  • Digital Footprint 
  • Cyberbullying 
  • Online influences 
  • Online Grooming 
  • Staying Safe Online 
  • Introduction to Puberty 
  • Personal Hygiene 
  • Growing Up 
  • Self-Esteem and Body Image 
  • Physical and Emotional changes 

8

  • Introduction to Sex and relationships 
  • Healthy Respectful Relationships
  • Break ups 
  • STIs/HIV 
  • Contraception
  • Consent 
  • LGBTQA+ 

 

  • Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing 
  • Healthy Mind 
  • Depression and Anxiety 
  • Bereavements 
  • Resilience 
  • Mind Training 

 

  • Introduction to Money Management 
  • Rights and Responsibilities 
  • Budgeting 
  • Cost of Living 
  • Understanding Debt 
  • Ethical Spending 
  • Moving Out 
  • Learning to Drive 

9

  • Substance Abuse 
  • Alcohol 
  • Smoking/Vaping 
  • Illegal Highs 
  • Ethics of Drug Use 
  • Drug Laws 
  • Antisocial behaviour/Gangs 

 

  • Positive Body Image 
  • Sexting 
  • Abuse 
  • Controlling Relationships 
  • Domestic Abuse/Violence 
  • LGBTQA+ Relationships 
  • Homophobia 
  • Transphobia 
  • Racism 

 

  • Raising Aspirations 
  • Decision Making 
  • Employability Skills 
  • Social Media 
  • Smashing Stereotypes 
  • STEM 
  • CV Writing/Personal Statements 
  • LMI 
  • Criminal Justice System 
  • Radicalisation 
  • Religious Extremism 
  • Prevent 

 KS4 Curriculum 

Year 

Autumn

Spring

Summer

10

  • What is diversity? 
  • Diversity in Britain (British Values) 
  • Racism 
  • Radicalisation 
  • Extremism 
  • Sex 
  • Positive Relationships 
  • Unhealthy Relationships, Domestic Violence and Rape 
  • Teenage Pregnancy and Abortion 
  • Parenting 
  • Pornography (Myths vs Reality) 
  • Role Models 
  • Leadership 
  • Addiction 
  • Self-harm/Suicide 
  • Eating Disorder 

 

  • Introduction to Work Experience 
  • Career Journey 
  • Post 16 Pathways 
  • Health and Safety 
  • Employability passport/skills 
  • Preparation 
  • Reflection and Evaluation 
  • Marriage 
  • Forced Marriage 
  • The Family 
  • The Elderly 

11

  • Live Streaming 
  • Virtual Reality 
  • Online Gaming and Gambling 
  • Gangs, Antisocial behaviour and Knife Crime 
  • Drugs, Festivals and Parties 
  • County Lines 
  • Cosmetics and Aesthetics 

 

  • Sexual Assault and Harassment 
  • Domestic Abuse 
  • Pornography  
  • Pornography vs Real Life 
  • FGM Laws 
  • FGM Campaign 
  • HIV/AIDS 

 

  • Payment Methods 
  • Budgeting 
  • Borrowing Money 
  • Inflation 
  • Currency 
  • Exchange Rates 
  • Business Ethics 
  • Global Conflicts 
  • Global Inequalities 
  • Religion in the UK 
  • Religion in the Media 
  • Environmental Ethics 

 

Extra-curricular

PSHE Enrichment Days

    • Restart a Heart
    • Prison Me No Way!
    • The Real Game
    • Interview Day
    • Careers, College and Interview Day

Throughout the school year, there are a variety of extra-curricular opportunities available. These include guest speakers, workshops, assemblies, leadership opportunities and campaigns/awareness events. These activities aim to build confidence, social skills, and personal development outside of the classroom.