Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE)
Our PSHE curriculum aims to develop students as Caring, Curious, Creative, and Courageous global citizens.
Curriculum Intent
We believe that to embrace the challenges ofcreating a happy and successful adult life, pupils need knowledge that willenable them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, health andrelationships, and to build their self-efficacy.
Students can put this knowledge into practiceas they develop the capacity to make sound decisions when facing risks,challenges and complex contexts. Everyone faces difficult situations in theirlives. PSHE learning is designed to support young people to develop resilience,to know how and when to ask for help, and to know where to access support.
Our PSHE curriculum offersstudents the opportunity to explore key themes about their own development andthe wider world.
Key Stage 3
Our PSHE curriculumis delivered through our tutor programme and deep learning days. It includesaccess to case studies and real life examples as well as assemblies andworkshops with partner organisations and guest speakers.
Our core PSHEcurriculum is accompanied by topical and relevant spiritual, moral, culturaland social sessions that highlight current affairs and international awarenesscampaigns.
Across KS3 and KS4students follow a spiral curriculum, delving into different age appropriateaspects of the following six themes.
● Identity Understanding Identity and fitting inwell in the school and global community
● Celebrating Difference Exploring anti-bullyingand understanding the Equality Act 2010
● Health Addressing drugs and alcohol education,self-esteem, healthy lifestyle choices, health disorders and illnesses
● Relationships Considering intimaterelationships, conflict resolution and communication skills
● Change Examining puberty, relationships andsex education
● Dreams and Goals Goal setting, aspirations andcareer choices.
Key Stage 4
Our PSHE curriculumis delivered through our tutor programme and deep learning days. It includesaccess to case studies and real life examples as well as assemblies andworkshops with partner organisations and guest speakers.
Our core PSHEcurriculum is accompanied by topical and relevant spiritual, moral, culturaland social sessions that highlight current affairs and international awarenesscampaigns.
Across KS3 and KS4students follow a spiral curriculum, delving into different age appropriateaspects of the following six themes.
● Identity Understanding Identity and fitting inwell in the school and global community
● Celebrating Difference Exploring anti-bullyingand understanding the Equality Act 2010
● Health Addressing drugs and alcohol education,self-esteem, healthy lifestyle choices, health disorders and illnesses
● Relationships Considering intimaterelationships, conflict resolution and communication skills
● Change Examining puberty, relationships andsex education
● Dreams and Goals Goal setting, aspirations andcareer choices.
Key Stage 5
As studentstransition into adulthood, at The Charter School East Dulwich Sixth Form, ourPSHE programme balances equipping students with the skills to manage theircurrent lives as well as laying the foundations for managing futureexperiences. In year 12 students focus on four key themes:
● digital literacy
● self concept, mental health and well-being
● drugs, alcohol, tobacco and healthy lifestyles
● relationships, consent and contraceptives.
