Personal & Social Education (non-examined)
Mrs C Moon
What is Personal & Social Education ?
Personal and Social Education covers a wide range of topics.
At KS3 we acknowledge and address the changes that young people are experiencing beginning with the transition to secondary school and the challenges of adolescence. We aim to enable our students to acquire greater self assurance and to equip them to manage diverse relationships and cope with increasing influence of peer pressure and the media. This will enable them to be more confident in addressing the challenges of wider social involvement and effective learning.
At KS4 pupils are moving towards an adult role in life, taking on greater responsibility and exploring their sexual identity. Students should be equipped to manage these changes and be sufficiently prepared to cope with an increased exposure to the world of substance use and misuse. Outside agencies are used to support this programme such as Police Liaison Officer, School Nurse, Ogwr Dash etc.
Topics covered:
- New places new faces
- Making friends
- Bullying issues
- Drugs
- Alcohol
- Smoking
- Personal hygiene
- Changing bodies
- Personal safety
- Roles in the Community
- Forever fit
- Money management
- Relationships
- Sexual health
- STIs
- Ages in law
- Antisocial behaviour
- Domestic violence
PSE provision should enable students:
- To communicate feelings and views in a range of situations
- To appreciate, reflect on and critically evaluate another person’s point of view
- To be assertive and resist unwanted peer pressure and other influences
- To make decisions and choices effectively
- To adapt to changing situations
- To make moral judgements and resolve moral issues and dilemmas
- To work independently or as a group
- To value cultural diversity and equal opportunity and respect the dignity of all
- To be disciplined and take responsibility for actions and decisions
- To value their achievements and success and be committed to lifelong learning
- To take responsibility for keeping the body safe and healthy
- To have respect for themselves and others
- To have a sense of personal responsibility towards the environment and be committed to live sustainably
- To show care and consideration for others and their property and be sensitive towards their feelings
Lessons:
Students will study PSE for one lesson every week, or every other week in Years 9, 10 & 11 and will be expected to provide a file to hold their worksheets etc.
