PSHE Department
Personal, Social and Health Education


PSHE is taught for one period per week
in the Third, Fourth and Fifth Forms.
We use a 'Form Teacher' approach for the Third Form.

3rd Form (year 9)
Through these lessons we aim to develop personal and social skills, with opportunities to express and expand on ideas.  We cover self-esteem, communication, careers, alcohol and relationships.  Topical issues are explored through projects which involve research skills, ICT and oral presentation.

PSHE Course Structure

Third Form (year 9)		Fourth Form (year 10)		Fifth Form (year 11)
- Welcome - Classroom charter - Teenagers - Dealing with problems & help lines - Careers Room - Revising		- Team building - Bullying - Study skills review - Communication skills - Research a poster production		- Team building - Group exercises - Personality testing - Career thoughts - Job application CV, letter
- Childrens Rights - Mini research projects with poster presentation, getting to know the resources - Assertiveness and attitudes		- Mini research projects in teams, thinking about coursework - Stereotyping: 'isims' - Body image, influences eating and exercise		Morrisby tests - Interview skills and practice - Post 16 thoughts and discussions - Stress management techniques - Study and revision
- Relationships - Drugs - Alcohol - Health and Safety - Advertising and influences		- Communication skills, listening - The pastoral support network - The changing nature of friendships, going out etc.		- Issues