You are growing up in a rapidly changing world, full of opportunities.

Personal Social Health Economic Education (PSHEE) is a compulsory, non-examined subject which enables us to develop:

• Our hearts and character: Who we are 
• Our actions and attitudes: How we live and learn 
• Our moral compass: Where we fit in the world

PSHEE equips you with trustworthy and reliable values, knowledge and skills to give you a balanced life from:

• positive relationships that develop you as an individual, family member and member of society
• positive mental and physical health
• self-confidence, self esteem and resilience
• the ability to identify and protect yourself from risks and keep yourself safe, both online and offline
• an understanding of your unique personality and skills
• economic wellbeing and potential career pathways
• effective strategies to prepare for exams and revision
• ways to access specialist advice, support and guidance within school and appropriate external agencies

Each year our students complete a survey which informs the content and delivery of PSHEE.  When asked why PSHEE is an important subject to them they gave the following statements:

• PSHEE is one of the most important subjects as it teaches you how to be happy and lead a good life 
• It includes topics that are actually relevant to our lives now and how to navigate life after leaving school
• Sometimes we have struggles and are uncomfortable to talk about them 
• PSHEE provides a safe environment for people to talk about issues and learn from each other
• People should respect each other in life and online
• It is important to feel confident and secure in life
• You need to know how to take care of yourself and avoid situations that can hurt you
• We need to learn how to manage our mental and physical health  
• Our bodies are a vital part of who we are.  We should learn about accepting our bodies as they are and not have to change them. 
• The internet and social media are very influential on our lives.  They don’t give a realistic perspective on life 
• It is important to learn about how to form positive relationships. 
• I want to learn how to become a good partner and parent

For a full report on the 2021 Student Survey click here.

Hot Topics

Each year, students complete a survey to prioritise the topics that they feel are most helpful/relevant to their lives.  Lessons that include the ‘hot topic’ logo indicate that it has been made in response to their feedback.

PSHEE is taught in Form Groups to encourage relationships and discussion in a safe and and non-judgemental space. 

Lessons also provide opportunities to reflect on and develop your personal beliefs, values and opinions through individual written work.

Our PSHEE curriculum is delivered as a series of lessons that incorporate specific skills and knowledge from the PSHEE Association’s Program of Study.  To view what topics are taught each term, click on the links below.

If at any time you and/or your parent(s)/carer(s) wish to discuss the contents of the PSHEE curriculum, or any issues raised in the lessons, please contact Mr Savage our PSHEE Co-ordinator.

PSHEE is taught in line with the following school policies which can be accessed on the Policies page of our website:

• Acceptable Use and E-Safety Policy
• Behaviour
• Anti-Bullying
• Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance
• Drugs Education
• Equality and Diversity 
• Relationships and Sex Education
• Safeguarding
• Special Needs