Curriculum Intent

PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, Economics) Education aims to support pupils’ development and prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life.

PSHE education is a planned programme of learning, guided by PSHE association, though which pupils acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives now and in the future. As part of a whole school approach, it develops the qualities and attributes pupils need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society.

The Programme of Study is based on three ‘core themes’ within which there will be overlap and flexibility:

1. Health and Wellbeing 2. Relationships 3. Living in the Wider World

Chadwick High School’s Relation and Sex education (RSE) programme is an integral part of our whole school PSHE provision.

In 2020, Relationships and Sex Education was made compulsory for all secondary school pupils in England. This is delivered via the PSHE curriculum. Parents/carers will be notified by phone call prior to the topic starting and given the opportunity to withdraw their child from these lessons. Staff will ensure parents are given ample time to discuss with the PSHE lead any concerns and as per government guidance lesson resources can be made available prior to the lesson to ensure parents make an informed decision.

Parents/carers do not have the right to withdraw their child from those aspect of RSE that are taught in National Curriculum subjects such as science.

The intended outcomes of teaching RSE at Chadwick High School are:

· To help pupils make good decisions about their own health and well-being.

· To encourage openness and reduce stigmas attached to issues such sexuality and relationships.

· To give pupils the information they need to help them know and develop healthy, nurturing relationships of all kinds, not just intimate relationships.

· To enable pupils to identify what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour within a relationship and understand the lasting negative impact of unhealthy relationships on mental wellbeing.

· To give pupils the knowledge about safer sex and sexual health.

· To educate pupils on the law about sex, sexuality, sexual health, gender identity and discrimination.

· To education pupils on keeping personal information private online. This includes images and videos.

Chadwick High School’s RSE is inclusive to all our pupils and respects how people choose to identify themselves. RSE lessons ensure that LGBT+ and gender equality are paramount. When delivering RSE staff ensure that all forms of discrimination and bullying are challenged and dealt with appropriately.

Curriculum Map

Curriculum Justification

The health and wellbeing core theme of PSHE education teaches knowledge and skills related to healthy lifestyles, including food choices, exercise, sleep and dental health; mental health; drugs and alcohol; first aid and emergency life-saving skills; sexual health and fertility; managing risk and personal safety.

The Relationships core theme of PSHE education includes learning about positive friendships; bullying and unsafe relationships; relationships values;marriage and parenting; consent; and how to safely engage in relationships online.

The Living in the wider world core theme of PSHE education prepares young people for adulthood, by covering learning about economic wellbeing; career pathways and choices, including GCSE options and work experience; digital and media literacy; young people’s rights in the community; and social issues such as extremism and radicalisation.

As part of PSHE pupils termly take part in reading week activities. These are connected to the topic being studied but allow pupils opportunities to read extended texts.

Curriculum Development

Reading and Vocabulary

Frayer models are used to demonstrate understanding of new vocabulary that is exclusive to thew PSHE curriculum. These are reviewed as part of end of term assessment. These words are often words that pupils recognise but are not able to fully define. The Frayer models allow pupils to demonstrate understanding and link words and theories to the vocabulary.

British Values

Democracy – Pupils learn about having a voice within their community and the importance of listening to the views of others. Votes take place in PSHE for elected school council representation. Democracy is a huge part of PSHE, as PSHE teaches pupils to give their opinions and to empathise with other people.

Rule of law – Pupils are taught the importance of being a law-abiding citizen. PSHE gives the opportunity to discuss various British laws and understand how they fit into society. Laws are covered in various topics from consent, alcohol, radicalisation and knife crime.

Individual liberty – Pupils are encouraged to be openminded and consider the thoughts and feelings of others and develop empathy. Pupils are advised how to make life choices and how these choices impact on their future.

PSHE enables pupils to feel more confident, so they may speak freely and be honest about their opinions and how they feel.

Mutual respect – Mutual respect is taught through PSHE when pupils take part in group discussions and activities. Pupils are taught to take into account the thoughts and feelings of others. Pupils are encouraged to make other children feel valued and welcome in the group. Group work activities take place as part of this work.

Tolerance – Pupils are encouraged to respect and understand the faiths and beliefs of others. As a school we promote diversity and through PSHE, we encourage children to celebrate diversity and the differences which make us individuals.

Careers relevant to this subject

PSHE will encourage young people to aspire to reach their full potential with careers advise and support a key focus throughout the living in the wider world theme.

Direct careers linked to PSHE include:

· Working in the health and social care sector

· Careers in economics including banking

· Working in education

· Working to support people with their mental health

· Work in the sexual health medical profession.