Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE)

Personal and Social Education (PSE) is a school subject through which pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe, and prepare for life and work in modern Britain. Evidence shows that a well-delivered PSE programme has an impact on both academic and non-academic outcomes for pupils, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.

 

Our Programme of Study for PSE aims to develop skills and attributes such as resilience, self-esteem, risk management, team-working and critical thinking in the context of learning grouped into three core themes: health and wellbeing, relationships and living in the wider world (including economic wellbeing and careers education).

KS4

In KS4, the ASDAN Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) Accredited Course prepares students for life beyond school. Careers, Citizenship and PSHE are taught following modified national guidelines.
Key topics/skills include:

• Self awareness
• Skills and Qualities linked to jobs
• Employability skills
• Career exploration
• Healthy Lifestyles
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Local and global systems and management
• Risk identification and management
• Communication and self advocacy
• Research, evaluation, decision making

The subject is assessed, recorded, reported and accredited through an ASDAN PSHE short course certificate.

KS5

Level 1 ASDAN enrichment programme in Personal Social Development (PSD) covers units to enhance our students’ employability and independence skills.

• Managing Social Relationships

• Individual Rights and Responsibilities

• Identity and Cultural Diversity

• Community Action

• Healthy Living

• Healthy Eating

• Food Safety in the Home and Community

• Preparation for Work

• Managing Own Money

• Your Money in the Future

• Parenting Awareness

• Making the Most of Leisure Time

• Environmental Awareness

 

PSD qualifications embrace personal, social, health, citizenship and ICT, together with skills that prepare the learner for independence and working life. Students select from the above range of units.