Subjects

Personal and Social Education

PSE is about the promotion of the personal and social development of students, developing confidence and responsibility. Students learn to make the most of their abilities, have a healthy and safer lifestyle, develop good relationships and respect the differences between people. We aim to give pupils the skills, knowledge and understanding to become informed, active and responsible citizens.

Course Description

In year 7 PSE is taught for one hour a week by the Year 7 Tutors.

In year 8 a specialist PSE team teach one group for an hour a week. In year 9, students are taught by specialists in a hour a week, but they are rotated on a carousel every 6 weeks. In year 10 and 11 students are taught by PSE specialists for one hour a fortnight

Students are encourages to work in circle time activities, group work and in individual projects. The lessons are well supported with up-to-date resource material.

Students posing for group photo

Course Structure

Year 7

Settling In
Personal Safety
Smoking
Bullying
Mental Health
Careers

Year 8

Emotions and friendships
The family
Lifestyle
Alcohol

Year 9

Sex Education (contraception)
Drugs Education
Careers
Island Game
Healthy Lifestyles
Disability

Year 10

Sex Education (STI's)
Teenage concerns
Careers

Year 11

Sex Education (responsibilities)
Drugs
Careers

Homework

Although this is rare, there is an opportunity to work in ongoing projects such as racism.