PSHE


Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) – known as LIFE – supports the curriculum and learning process for every student. It has been designed to enable students to fulfil their personal and academic potential and to empower students to participate effectively in society as active, informed, critical and responsible citizens. PSHE includes drug education and sex and relationships education, as well as careers education and guidance.The aim of the LIFE sessions, which are delivered as part of the tutor time programme, is to enable students to:

  • develop self-awareness in coping with the transition from a dependence on parents to taking responsibility for their own lives;
  • develop the ability to make considered choices with a positive attitude to their life and to become aware of the opportunities for self-fulfilment in adult life outside the work environment ie clubs, societies, hobbies etc;
  • develop the ability to cope with change, and the ability to develop relationships with other people;
  • understand and manage responsibly a wider range of relationships as they mature, and to show respect for the diversity of, and differences between, people;
  • acquire a broader understanding of the opportunities available both in work and education;
  • develop skills which will enable them to take greater responsibility in managing their life-long learning and career development plan;
  • promote equal opportunity, irrespective of race, gender and disability;
  • develop practical knowledge and skills to help them become financially aware;
  • develop practical knowledge and skills to help them live healthily and deal with the spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues they face as they approach adulthood; and
  • reflect on their experiences and on how they are developing.

The sessions for Key Stages 3 and 4 cover the following themes:

Term 1 – Identity and Diversity
Term 2 – Money
Term 3 – World of Work and Careers
Term 4 – Health
Term 5 – Relationships
Term 6 – Risk.

Years 12 and 13 follow a separate programme which is focussed on preparing students for life beyond the classroom.

 

Updated November 2011