Years 7 to 11 are taught by tutors for one hour per week in a ‘rolling’ period superimposed on the timetable. Lessons encourage students to participate in group work, class discussions and role play to allow them to experience social issues in a safe environment. These lessons also help students to foster and develop attitudes of tolerance towards the religious, cultural and moral values of others whilst ensuring students are confident regarding their growing maturity and personal health.
The PSHE syllabus follows a spiral structure, similar to most subjects taught to students. Many of the topics covered this year were introduced during Key Stage 3; however, as the students have matured, the content can now be explored in greater depth. The resources remain age-appropriate, tailored specifically for mature teenagers rather than younger students as previously.
In Year 10, students are introduced to age-appropriate content following this route.
| Autumn Term 1 | Autumn Term 2 |
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· Transition from KS3 to KS4. · Resilience. · Managing social pressures. · Friendships. · Managing studies.
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· Run, hide and tell. · Concept of perfectionism and how to deal with it. · Careers talk and introduction to unifrog. · Ta1 discussions. |
| Spring Term 1 | Spring Term 2 |
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· Healthy and unhealthy relationships. · Unwanted attention and stalking. · Consent. · Pornography. · Revision skills.
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No PSHE sessions this term to allow Year 11 and Year 13 students uninterrupted lesson time as they prepare for their upcoming exams
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| Summer Term 1 | Summer Term 2 |
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· LGBTQ+ information. · Invisible discrimination in the media. · Donations – blood donors and stem cell donations. · Recap of first aid. · Samaritan Visit.
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· Mental health awareness. · Period poverty and managing periods. · Care of the body – health, genital and breast care. |
In Year 11, students are introduced to age-appropriate content following this route
| Autumn Term 1 | Autumn Term 2 |
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· Risky behaviour in teenagers. · Careers Talk. · Leadership conference preparation.
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Internal Exams running in first couple of weeks. · Sixth form entry discussion. · Sixth form fayre. · TA1 discussions. |
| Spring Term 1 | Spring Term 2 |
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Extremism and Radicalisation. Use of language and influences. Self-defence lesson.
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No PSHE sessions this term to allow Year 11 and Year 13 students uninterrupted lesson time as they prepare for their upcoming exams
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| Summer Term 1 | Summer Term 2 |
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Social attitudes to nudes. Sexual violence. Teenage pregnancy. Abortion.
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Public Examinations |
These topics will cover the following areas of the PSHE specification within specific themes
| LIVING IN THE WIDER WORLD | RELATIONSHIPS AND SEX | HEALTH and WELLBEING |
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Social pressures. Stalking and harassment Invisible discrimination LGBTQ issues First Aid Gambling Careers |
Positive friendships Unhealthy relationships Stalking and harassment Consent and pornography LGBTQ Discrimination Extremism Stereotyping |
Resilience Managing exam stress and revision techniques Social pressures Negative pressure Breast awareness. Self care Mindfulness |
The links below provide more precise references to the specification, along with a useful guide to resources and themes that you may discuss with your child either in preparation for or after the lesson. Additionally, we have included a selection of CCHS resources that will be used with your child throughout this academic year.
