PSHE
BackThe RSE/PSHE curriculum equips pupils to live healthy, safe, productive, capable, responsible and balanced lives. Pupils are encouraged to make effective decisions developing their independence and readiness to be global citizens. Pupils are provided with opportunities to reflect on, clarify their own values and attitudes, and explore the complex and conflicting range of values and attitudes encountered now and in the future.
Learning Journey
Year 7
The Year 7 PSHE curriculum is designed to support students in transitioning successfully to secondary school by fostering a sense of belonging, establishing routines, and building positive relationships. It develops foundational knowledge of health and wellbeing, including mental health, self-care, puberty, and personal safety, while promoting respectful friendships, anti-bullying awareness, and safe online behaviours. Students are introduced to key citizenship concepts such as rights, responsibilities, diversity, and community, alongside early financial education to encourage responsible decision-making and prepare them for future independence.
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Year 7 Assessment Points: There are no formal assessments as part of the RSHE curriculum. Students are assessed in a formative way throughout the course, through quizzes, learning check questions, mini whiteboard assessments and revise in 5 questions at the beginning of each lesson. |
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Key Vocabulary Transition, Change, Resilience, Adaptability, Respect, Empathy, Tolerance, Prejudice, Discrimination, Friendship, Trust, Communication, Kindness, Conflict resolution, Healthy lifestyle, Hazard, Safety, First aid, Emergency, Online safety, Stranger danger, Personal safety, Rules/laws, Responsibility, Peer pressure, Bullying, Nutrition, Exercise, Wellbeing, Media influence |
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Year 8
The Year 8 PSHE curriculum builds on prior learning by deepening students’ understanding of relationships, including consent, equality, and the impact of harassment and discrimination. It strengthens knowledge of physical and mental health, equipping students with strategies to manage risks such as addiction and unhealthy lifestyle choices, while developing critical awareness of online influences and body image. Students also expand their financial literacy through budgeting and economic understanding, and further explore citizenship through topics such as law, democracy, rights, and global issues, supporting them in becoming informed and responsible members of society.
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Year 8 Assessment Points: There are no formal assessments as part of the RSHE curriculum. Students are assessed in a formative way throughout the course, through quizzes, learning check questions, mini whiteboard assessments and revise in 5 questions at the beginning of each lesson. |
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Year 9
The Year 9 PSHE curriculum prepares students for the transition to Key Stage 4 by equipping them with the knowledge and skills to manage more complex relationships, including sexual health, consent, and safeguarding against exploitation. It promotes resilience and independence through deeper exploration of mental health, identity, and managing change, while encouraging critical engagement with societal issues such as extremism, discrimination, and equality. Students are further prepared for adult life through financial education, careers awareness, and responsible decision-making, alongside developing safe, informed behaviours in relation to risk, including online safety, substance use, and personal wellbeing.
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Year 8 Assessment Points: There are no formal assessments as part of the RSHE curriculum. Students are assessed in a formative way throughout the course, through quizzes, learning check questions, mini whiteboard assessments and revise in 5 questions at the beginning of each lesson. |
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Year 10
At KS4, Cha is delivered through an integrated “Ethics (& RE)” strand, where students apply religious teachings to contemporary issues such as relationships, equality, and human rights. This approach reinforces GCSE Religious Studies, promotes critical thinking, and helps students understand diverse perspectives, enabling them to make informed, respectful decisions in modern society.
In Year 10, the PSHE curriculum is designed to develop students’ understanding of complex moral and social issues through an integrated Ethics and Religious Education approach. Students explore topics such as relationships, consent, domestic abuse, extremism, and equality, alongside key religious beliefs and values. This enables them to examine real-world issues from both religious and secular perspectives, build critical thinking skills, and develop respect for diversity. The curriculum supports students in making informed, responsible decisions while reinforcing foundational knowledge for GCSE Religious Studies.
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Year 10 Assessment Points: There are no formal assessments as part of the Character and Culture curriculum. Students are assessed in a formative way throughout the course, through quizzes, learning check questions, mini whiteboard assessments and revise in 5 questions at the beginning of each lesson. |
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Year 11
At KS4, PSHE is delivered through an integrated “Ethics (& RE)” strand, where students apply religious teachings to contemporary issues such as relationships, equality, and human rights. This approach reinforces GCSE Religious Studies, promotes critical thinking, and helps students understand diverse perspectives, enabling them to make informed, respectful decisions in modern society.
In Year 11, the PSHE curriculum builds on prior learning to deepen students’ ethical understanding and prepare them for life beyond school. Through the continued integration of Ethics and RE, students engage with issues such as human rights, discrimination, environmental responsibility, and relationships, applying religious teachings to contemporary contexts. The curriculum promotes independent thinking, resilience, and respect for differing beliefs, enabling students to confidently evaluate moral viewpoints and act as responsible, informed citizens in modern Britain.
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Year 11 Assessment Points: There are no formal assessments as part of the Character and Culture curriculum. Students are assessed in a formative way throughout the course, through quizzes, learning check questions, mini whiteboard assessments and revise in 5 questions at the beginning of each lesson. |
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Enrichment TBC |