PSHE

PSHE is the planned provision in schools for promoting the emotional, social and health development of children and young people. It includes:

• The acquisition of information on a range of health issues that are relevant to their age, maturity and understanding, including emotional health and well-being, sex and relationships, diet and exercise, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, careers and safety
• The development of emotional and social skills, including skills for learning, achieving, managing change and looking after health; and
• The exploration and clarification of values and beliefs, including respect, morality and an understanding of cultural diversity

Course

PSHE is delivered in a compulsory, rolling, single lesson per week with the students' Form Tutors in their form rooms. In KS3, students engage in a number of modules including, but not limited to, Citizenship, Smoking, Human Rights, Alcohol, the Law, Staying Healthy, Voting, Drugs, Economic Welfare and Sex Education. In KS4, students engage in more modules including, Drugs and Alcohol, Enterprise, Careers, Media, The Law, Study Skills, Money and Work.

Advice & Guidance

There are a wide variety of websites that can provide you with help and guidance. Check out our PSHE links page to access many useful sources of advice and guidance.