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BackLower Years PSHE
The lower years curriculum will involve the following:
Year 7 | Year 8 | |
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Autumn Term |
Learning and wellbeing Social media and influence Introduction to the Living Life To The Full programme Mental health awareness Sex and relationships (SRE) education including: Different types of relationships Support during puberty Learning |
Learning, organisation and wellbeing Mental health awareness – Workshop delivered by The Project Consultancy and Training Awareness and understanding about alcohol and drug use and abuse Gender Question and answer session delivered by Proud2Be Maintaining friendships Online scams and phishing |
Spring Term |
Anti-bullying awareness Focus on online bullying Attitudes and empathy to others Living Life To The Full Programme |
Sex and relationships (SRE) education including: Development of relationships Communication within relationships Online safety, including sexting, talk delivered by former Police officer Gary Gates |
Summer Term |
Understanding stereotypes Discussions about discrimination Careers education Students work through a programme called “The Real Game”. The Real Game is a series of lessons that students find engaging and enjoyable which encourages thought and discussion about personal finance and their progression through education and employment in the future. |
Discussions about radicalisation and terrorism.Diversity Democracy Parliament and Government The role of an MP |
Middle Years (Y9-11) PSHE
PSHE Key Stage 4 Curriculum: Subject overview
Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 | |
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Autumn Term |
Wellbeing and studying for GCSE. Organsation and support networks. Maintaining good mental health. Sex and relationships (SRE) education including: Sexually transmitted infections Consent Child sexual exploitation |
Human rights Cultural identity Influence of leaders and groups Honour-based violence, forced marriage and FGM |
Careers Pathways Sixth Form Options Careers research using the library resources Careers research using KUDOS Wellbeing, revision and mock exam preparation. Mock exam reflection |
Spring Term |
Sex and relationships (SRE) education including: Peer pressure Contraception Teenage Cancer Trust Awareness Talk (details provided to parents and students prior to this event.) Diversity, equality and the law. Delivering a Living Life To The Full lesson to students in Year 7 |
Sex and relationships (SRE) education including:Awareness of the law surrounding pornography and sexting. Behaviour in healthy and unhealthy relationships Responsibilities within relationships Drugs education – delivered by former police officer Gary Gates Careers education to include: Work experience launch Writing a CV |
Young Devon Workshop – practical strategies for dealing with challenge and exam stressSex and relationships (SRE) education including: Domestic Abuse Personal Safety Following February half term students are provided with time during PSHE to complete individual revision. Students will receive 1-1 support from tutors regarding revision skills and progress. Whole group revision sessions will be delivered according to the need of the group. |
Summer Term |
Employability Skills Employment rights and responsibilities Financial capability to include awareness about wages, tax, loans, credit, mortgages and savings. |
Physical and mental health Learning and revision strategies Careers education to include: Letters of application Job interviews KS5 options information |
Private study and individual advice and guidance from tutors. |
Upper Years PSHE
Year 12
Well-Being
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Valuing Diversity
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Leading a healthy and balanced life
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Making safe choices: Drugs & Alcohol
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Making safe choices: Driving & the Law
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Relationships: consent, sexual health, contraception
Personal Development
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The value of Higher Education
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Alternatives to Higher Education
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Work Experience: application and reflection
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Community involvement
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Developing interests to support competitive pathways beyond school
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Higher Education research
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Higher Education application
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Developing professional skills and behaviours
Year 13
Well-being
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Personal Safety: recognising manipulation & abuse/radicalisation
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Maintaining good mental health: dealing with anxiety
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University Finance
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Home-leaving skills: living on a budget
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Home-leaving skills: breaking the ice, developing confidence in new social situations
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Home-leaving skills: housing and accommodation
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Home-leaving skills: recipes for success
Careers
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Completing university applications
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Developing interview skills and behaviour
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University post-application: making Firm & Insurance choices
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Developing careers at university and beyond (graduate careers)