Personal Social and Health Education Programme for Years 7 to 10
Year 7
1. Introducing HTC (7UP programme)
- Supporting the transition.
- Meeting new friends.
- Learning College procedures.
2. Social Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL)
- Developing learning skills.
- Managing feelings and relationships.
- Being organised.
3. Sex Relationship Education (SRE)
- How the body works.
- Good relationships.
- Learning to say ‘no’ in relationships.
4. Active Citizenship
- Introducing politics.
- Democracy in Action.
- Political parties.
5. Smoking
- Health aspects.
- Dealing with peer pressure.
- Smoking advertising.
6. Careers Education
- Personal qualities.
- Using the Careers Library Resources.
- Goal setting.
Year 8
1. Relationships/Bullying
- Team work.
- You and your friends.
- Strategies to prevent bullying.
2. Social Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL)
- Learning to set targets.
- Learning independence.
- Learning responsibility.
3. Careers Education – making Year 8 choices
- Self awareness.
- Options and qualifications.
- Introducing careers on the net.
4. The Real Game – World of Work
- Reaching your future dreams.
- Job role play.
- Budgeting your dream.
5. Sex Relationship Education (SRE)
- Boy/girl relationships.
- Saying ‘no’ to sex.
- Contraception methods.
6. Citizenship – European Union
- The European Union.
- Member states.
- European Parliament.
Year 9
1. Sex Relationship Education (SRE)
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
- What’s the risk?
- Safe sex – using a condom/Double Dutch.
2. Enterprise Game
- Entrepreneur – risk taking.
- How business works.
- Taking financial risks.
3. Relationships/Bullying
- Dangers of bullying in schools.
- Cyber bullying.
- Bullying in the workplace.
4. Financial Education – Cyber Café Launch
- Launching the project – business roles.
- Team work.
- Group presentation of their Café.
5. Alcohol Education
- Alcoholic strengths.
- Getting the facts – binge drinking.
- The Alcohol Health Triangle.
6. Personal Safety
- Martial Arts introduction.
- Fist Aid, DRABC, recovery position.
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Year 10
1. Work Experience Preparation
- Career research.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Application forms.
2. Financial Education
- Cheques, paying in slips, ATMs.
- Using bank statements.
- Budgeting your account.
3. Sex Relationship Education (SRE)
- Teenage pregnancy.
- HIV awareness.
- Taking risks – sex and alcohol.
4. Drugs Awareness
- Cannabis and mental health.
- Heroin – addiction and crime.
- Ecstasy – the dugs scene.
5. Preparation for Work Experience
- Making contact, interview technique.
- Health and Safety.
- Issue log books for Work Experience.
6. Post 16 Options
- Choices and qualifications.
- Your options – looking at prospectuses.
- College guest speakers.
PSHE THEME DAYS
Year 7
- Enterprise Day with Portsmouth University.
- Change 4 Life activity day with guests.
Year 8
- Safe Behaviour Day with various specialist guests.
- Enterprise Day – ‘Growchester FC’.
Year 9
- Enterprise Day – t-shirt business.
- Democracy Day with East Hants District Council
Year 10
- Work Experience debrief morning.
- College Taster Days.