PSHE
Churchdown School’s PSHE curriculum is dedicated to ensuring that all pupils develop a deep, balanced, and thorough understanding of the issues that they will face and the decisions that they will make as they develop into adulthood. The curriculum challenges pupils to embrace important issues that affect them directly as they grow up and to establish an understanding of the complexity of these issues in the wider world. It encourages them to develop and articulate their own views whilst learning to understand and respect the views of others so that they can make positive, well informed and independent choices.
Through the acquisition of powerful knowledge, we aim to challenge pupils intellectually and deepen their understanding of a variety of issues to enable them to make sense of their own views and place in the wider community. Our varied and enriching lessons encourage pupils to develop the skills that they need to analyse, openly discuss, and reflect on possible outcomes in different situations they may face. We prepare pupils to be forward thinking so that they have the skills to make positive life choices. Our lessons promote open mindedness and are underpinned by mutual respect.
The curriculum is sequenced to ensure that pupils re-visit key themes within an age-appropriate context. The complexity of the issues addressed in PSHE necessitates this approach to enable pupils to develop the intellectual architecture that they need to interpret increasingly complex issues in a personal and global context. PSHE at Churchdown School Academy is intellectually challenging and personally enriching. It encourages pupils to be curious and to develop an appreciation of the diverse world in which we live. Pupils are encouraged to see beyond their immediate circumstances and to seek out ambitious opportunities for their future. We aim to provide a curriculum that challenges pupils pre-conceptions, promotes acceptance and inspires ambition in all of its forms.
Subject: Personal, Social, Health, and Economic education
Jump to Year Group:
Year 7
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
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Class reading - The Weight of Water: Worries; Relationships; Bullying; Prejudice |
Transition and safety: Transition to secondary school and personal safety in and outside school Health and puberty: Healthy routines, influences on health, puberty, unwanted contact |
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Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
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Class reading - We Are Displaced: Belonging; Prejudice Diversity Diversity, prejudice, bullying and online bullying |
Financial decision making: Saving, borrowing, budgeting, ethical spending and responsible financial choices |
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Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Class reading - We Are Displaced: Belonging; Prejudice Building relationships: Self-worth, romance, friendships (including online) and relationship boundaries |
First Aid: Theory and practical sessions |
Year 8
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
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Class reading - Noughts and Crosses: Prejudice; Relationships; Racism, Bullying |
Discrimination: All forms of discrimination: racism, religious discrimination, disability, sexism, homophobia, biphobia and transphobia Digital literacy: Online safety, digital literacy, media reliability, gambling, sexual, financial and extremist grooming |
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Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
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Class reading - The Little Big Things: Prejudice and discrimination; resilience; coping with adversity. Drugs and alcohol: Substance misuse, including cigarettes, vaping, alcohol and drugs. Pressures relating to substance misuse |
Identity and relationships: Gender identity, sexual orientation, healthy relationships consent and the ‘sexting’ |
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Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Class reading - The Little Big Things: Prejudice and discrimination; resilience; Coping with adversity. Emotional wellbeing: Mental health and emotional wellbeing, including body image and coping strategies |
Community and careers: Equality of opportunity in careers and life choices, and different types and patterns of work |
Year 9
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
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Class reading – Born a crime: Belonging, prejudice, discrimination Healthy lifestyle: Diet, exercise, lifestyle balance and healthy choices |
Respectful relationships: Healthy family relationships, conflict resolution, and relationship changes |
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Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
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Class reading – The Black Flamingo: Belonging; identity; sexuality Setting goals: Learning strengths, career options and goal setting as part of the GCSE options process |
Peer influence, substance use and gangs: Healthy and unhealthy friendships, assertiveness, substance misuse, and gang exploitation |
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Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Class reading – The Black Flamingo: Belonging; identity; sexuality Intimate relationships: Relationships and sex education including consent, contraception, the risks of STIs, and attitudes to pornography |
Employability skills: Employability and online presence |
Welcome to Personal Social Health and Economic Education
Churchdown School’s PSHE curriculum is dedicated to ensuring that all pupils develop a deep, balanced, and thorough understanding of the issues that they will face and the decisions that they will make as they develop into adulthood. The curriculum challenges pupils to embrace important issues that affect them directly as they grow up and to establish an understanding of the complexity of these issues in the wider world. It encourages them to develop and articulate their own views whilst learning to understand and respect the views of others so that they can make positive, well informed and independent choices.
Through the acquisition of powerful knowledge, we aim to challenge pupils intellectually and deepen their understanding of a variety of issues to enable them to make sense of their own views and place in the wider community. Our varied and enriching lessons encourage pupils to develop the skills that they need to analyse, openly discuss, and reflect on possible outcomes in different situations that may face. We prepare pupils to be forward thinking so that they have the skills to make positive life choices. Our lessons promote open mindedness and are underpinned by mutual respect.
The curriculum is sequenced to ensure that pupils re-visit key themes within an age-appropriate context. This approach enables pupils to develop the skills and understanding that they need to interpret increasingly complex issues in a personal and global context. PSHE at Churchdown School Academy is intellectually challenging and personally enriching. It encourages pupils to be curious and to develop an appreciation of the diverse world in which we live. Pupils are encouraged to see beyond their immediate circumstances and to seek out ambitious opportunities for their future. We aim to provide a curriculum that challenges pupils pre-conceptions, promotes acceptance and inspires ambition in all of its forms.
Key Stage 3 Overview
Pupils in Key stage 3 have two lessons a fortnight. The curriculum is in line with the guidance from the PSHE Association and is taught through three themes:
- Health and Wellbeing
- Living in the Wider World
- Relationships (Details of what is taught can be found in our relationships and sex education policy which can be found on our website.)
Two novels have been selected for each year group to read in PSHE lessons throughout the course of the year. The novels have been chosen specifically as a backdrop to each scheme of work to ensure that students are able to connect with themes and issues on a greater level, developing greater awareness and empathy for topics such as prejudice, bullying, sexuality or gang culture.
The curriculum will be delivered by a team of specialist teachers and supported through targeted events with outside agencies such as theatre companies or outside speakers.
KS 3 Curriculum Outline
Year 7:
Unit 1: Transition to secondary school; personal safety; online safety; basic first aid
Unit 2: Careers; teamwork; enterprise skills
Unit 3: Diversity; prejudice; bullying
Unit 4: Health; puberty; consent; FGM
Unit 5: Saving; borrowing; budgeting
Unit 6: Romance; friendships; online relationships; boundaries
To support the curriculum, Year 7 pupils will read the following novels:
- The Weight of Water
- My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece
Year 8:
Unit 1: Discrimination including racism, sexism, religious, disability, homophobia, transphobia
Unit 2: Digital literacy: online safety, media reliability, gambling hooks
Unit 3: Peer pressure in relation to drugs and alcohol use
Unit 4: Community and careers including equality and opportunity
Unit 5: Identity and relationships including gender identity, sexual orientation and consent
Unit 6: Emotional Wellbeing: mental health, body image and coping strategies
To support the curriculum, Year 8 pupils will read the following novels:
- Noughts and Crosses
- Boy Meets boy
Year 9:
Unit 1: Respectful relationships: Families, healthy relationships, homelessness
Unit 2: Healthy lifestyles: Diet, exercise, lifestyle choices
Unit 3: Setting goals: GCSE and career options
Unit 4: Peer influence in relation to substance use and knife crime
Unit 5: Intimate relationships: sex education, consent, contraception, impact of pornography
Unit 6: Employability skills and positive online presence
To support the curriculum, Year 8 pupils will read the following novels:
- The Outsiders
- Boys Don’t Cry
Key Stage 4 Overview
In Key Stage 4, pupils will receive targeted sessions each term which will take place during their Prep lessons. These sessions will be delivered by a range of outside speakers and will address issues such as healthy relationships, healthy lifestyles and ambitious aspirations.