PSHE
Welcome to the PSCHRE Cluster. Our program is dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and understanding they need to thrive as confident, compassionate, and responsible members of society. Through a broad and engaging curriculum, we prepare young people to navigate real-world challenges, build healthy relationships, and contribute positively to their communities.
Whether focusing on mental wellbeing, citizenship, relationships, or health education, our PSCHRE curriculum supports students in developing self-awareness, empathy, and resilience.
The PSCHRE curriculum is designed to develop the whole child—emotionally, socially, morally, and mentally. It provides all students with the skills and understanding necessary to lead healthy, safe, and fulfilling lives.
The PSCHRE curriculum empowers students to:
- Develop healthy relationships, grounded in mutual respect and consent.
- Understand the importance of mental and physical wellbeing.
- Become active, informed citizens who are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
- Think critically about the world around them, including issues of diversity, equality, and global citizenship.
Our aim is to create a safe and supportive environment where every student can explore and understand themselves and others in a respectful, inclusive way.
Skills and Knowledge Acquired
Throughout their time in PSCHRE, students will gain essential life skills and knowledge, including:
- Self-Awareness: Understanding emotions, values, and behaviours.
- Resilience and Decision-Making: Developing coping strategies, managing risk, and making informed choices.
- Relationships: Building healthy, respectful relationships in all contexts.
- Health and Wellbeing: Understanding mental health, physical health, and self-care.
- Citizenship and Rights: Gaining awareness of British values, democracy, human rights, and social justice.
- Finance and Careers: Learning about money management, budgeting, and future career planning.
Curriculum Map
Areas of Study
Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9)
- Year 7: Transition to secondary school, friendships, self-esteem, online safety, puberty, and introduction to democracy and diversity.
- Year 8: Healthy relationships, emotional wellbeing, equality and discrimination, introduction to finance, and personal safety.
- Year 9: Identity and gender, sexual health education, peer pressure, substance misuse awareness, and understanding the law.
Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11)
- Year 10: Healthy sexual relationships, contraception, consent, mental health, body image, financial decision-making, and political literacy.
- Year 11: Preparing for adulthood, careers and employability skills, independence, managing stress and post-16 choices.
Enrichment Opportunities
We offer a range of enrichment activities to deepen students’ understanding and engagement:
- Workshops and Guest Speakers: Sessions on mental health, relationships, financial literacy, and careers.
- Debating and Student Voice: Opportunities to participate in school council, debates, and local youth forums.
- Volunteering and Social Action Projects: Encouraging students to give back to the community and develop leadership skills.
Opportunities for Scholars
Students with a particular passion or aptitude for PSCHRE subjects can benefit from:
- Leadership Roles: Becoming Mental Health Ambassadors, Peer Mentors, or Diversity Champions.
- National Programmes: Participation in initiatives like the Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Extended Learning: Taking part in advanced workshops, conferences, and personal development programmes.
- Career Pathways: Exploration of future roles in public service, health, education, psychology, law, and community work.
We are proud to deliver a PSCHRE curriculum that prepares our students for life beyond the classroom—one that promotes self-belief, empathy, and the courage to make a difference. Join us in building a future generation that is informed, compassionate, and ready to take on the world.
