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What is the overall aim of what we are learning in PSHCE?
PSHCE stands for Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship and Economic education. The aim of our curriculum is to support students to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to be happy and successful and to confidently manage the challenges we all face in life.
The curriculum teaches them how to be healthy, how to keep themselves safe and where they can gain help and support. It also supports development of the skills needed for further study and to enter the world of work. RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) is also taught during PSHCE lessons.
What are students learning in Year 7, 8 & 9?
In key stage 3, students learn the skills to do well in school, both socially and academically, and start to understand the world around them and their place within it.
Why are they learning these things?
At the bottom of each year group's overview is a link to further information about the topics covered which you may find useful to continue conversations at home or to help you to answer your child's questions about their learning in PSHCE.
| Unit | Term | Year 7 - Scheme of Learning Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1P | Autumn | Transition and Safety |
| 7.2P | Difference and Diversity | |
| 7.3P | Spring | Relationships and Families |
| 7.4P | Health and Puberty | |
| 7.5P | Summer | Building Relationships |
| 7.6P | Preparing for Independence |
Information and links for families - Year 7
| Unit | Term | Year - Scheme of Learning Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1P | Autumn | Emotional Wellbeing |
| 8.2P | Equality and Discrimination | |
| 8.3P | Spring | Drugs and Alcohol |
| 8.4P | Identity and Relationships | |
| 8.5P | Summer | Managing Money |
| 8.6P | Foundations of Independence |
Information and links for families - Year 8
| Unit | Term | Year 9 - Scheme of Learning Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 9.1P | Autumn | Emotional Wellbeing |
| 9.2P | Community and Careers | |
| 9.3P | Spring | Families and Relationships |
| 9.4P | Intimate Relationships | |
| 9.5P | Summer | Exploring Influence |
| 9.6P | Developing Independence |
Information and links for families - Year 9
What are the students learning in Year 10 & 11?
In key stage 4, students build on their learning about how to maintain their physical and emotional health and consider more scenarios in which they may need to do this. They also learn about topics which will support their academic achievement and develop their understanding of the world around them. They will learn about application processes for Post-16 education and about the world of work.
Why are they learning these things?
PSHCE at Key Stage 4 seeks to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to confidently manage the challenges of growing up in today’s world. The aim is for them to complete Key Stage 4 with a firm understanding and excellent skills to be safe and successful.
Please click on the titles of the Scheme of Learning Overview below to see more details of what students will be learning.
| Unit | Term | Year 10 - Scheme of Learning Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 10.1P | Autumn | Supporting Good Mental Health |
| 10.2P | Business and Finance | |
| 10.3P | Spring | Challenging Radicalism and Extremism |
| 10.4P | Relationships and Expectations | |
| 10.5P | Summer | Digital Literacy |
| 10.6P | Families, Parenting and Pregnancy |
Information and links for families - Year 10
| Unit | Term | Year 11 - Scheme of Learning Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 11.1P | Autumn | Planning for the Future |
| 11.2P | Independence, Health and Safety | |
| Spring | Preparation for public exams | |
| 11.4P | Communication in Relationships | |
| 11.5P | Summer | Post-16 PSHCE Essentials |
Information and links for families - Year 11
What are students learning in Year 12 & 13?
In key stage 5 students continue to build on their previous learning and learn more about the world around them. They learn about independence, post-18 options, managing finances and how to keep themselves physically and emotionally safe.
Why are they learning these things?
| Unit | Term | Year 12 - Scheme of Learning Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 12.1P | Autumn | Transition and Wellbeing |
| 12.2P | British Politics and the Law | |
| Spring | VESPA | |
| 12.3P | Summer | Parenting, Pregnancy and Fertility |
| Unit | Term | Year 13 - Scheme of Learning Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Preparing for the Future - UCAS Application Support | |
| 13.2P | Personal Finance and Developing Independence | |
| 13.4P | Spring | Health and Independence |
| 13.6P | Choices in Pregnancy | |
| 13.8P | Summer | Sex and Safety |
How can I find out more about what students are learning?
If you have any queries about the information on this page, please contact admin@northolthigh.org.uk.
Right to Withdraw
Parents have the right to withdraw their children from the non-statutory components of sex education within RSE up to and until 3 terms before the child turns 16. After this point, if the child wishes to receive sex education rather than being withdrawn, the school will arrange this. Requests for withdrawal should be put in writing and addressed to the headteacher.
