'Creating tolerant, respectful and considerate students who are prepared for the world around them'.

Intent

Underpinning all that we do at Jubilee High School is the motto ‘from possibility to actuality’. PSHE provides a vital role in developing students’ confidence in their ability to realise their potential. We want to develop students who are not afraid to ask questions, can work independently and resourcefully and think creatively when dealing with challenging situations. We want to build resilient learners who can make the best choices for their future pathways. Through realistic scenarios, debates and discussions students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions about important life choices.

Meta-concept

The following meta-concepts underpin our curriculum:

• Identity: This meta-concept focuses on self-awareness, self-esteem, and understanding one's personal values, beliefs, and characteristics. It encompasses topics such as self-identity, cultural identity, and gender identity.
• Relationships: Relationships involve understanding and developing healthy relationships with others. This meta-concept includes areas such as communication skills, empathy, friendship, family dynamics, and conflict resolution.
• Health and Well-being: This meta-concept encompasses physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It covers topics such as nutrition, exercise, mental health, managing emotions, stress management, and promoting positive lifestyle choices.
• Personal Development: Personal development involves the growth of personal skills and attributes necessary for success in life. It includes self-reflection, goal-setting, decision-making, resilience, and adaptability.
• Citizenship: Citizenship refers to an individual's role as a member of society and their responsibilities, rights, and duties within their community and the wider world. It covers topics such as democracy, social justice, equality, diversity, and human rights.
• Economic and Financial Literacy: This meta-concept focuses on understanding money, finance, and economic concepts. It includes topics such as budgeting, savings, debt management, consumer rights, and understanding the economy.

Implementation

Our PSHE curriculum is designed to progressively develop students knowledge and skills across the three main areas of PSHE, health and wellbeing, relationships and living in the wider world . Throughout their studies students will engage with content not only in discreet PSHE lessons but through their tutor time programme, drop-down days and assemblies. Students will engage with real-life scenarios, legislation and external providers to enhance their personal skills.

Key Stage 3

At key stage 3 students recieve one lesson per fornight of PSHE.

Year  7 – In year 7, students are provided with a curriculum which prepares them for transition into secondary school as well as wider world skills. The lessons cover multiple elements of PSHE such as healthy relationships, diversity, prejudice, romance, puberty, family and careers. Students are given opportunities throughout the lessons to discuss ideas, challenge perspectives and question the world around them. In tutor time, form tutors deliver sessions which either pre-teach PSHE content in preparation for their PSHE lesson or solidify the knowledge and skills they have been taught in their PSHE lesson that week.

Year 7 PSHE Example Lesson- Independence

Year 8 – In year 8, students are provided with a curriculum which embeds the skills introduced to them in year 7 such as managing their own health, how to stay safe online and making informed financial choices. Year 8 PSHE aims to boost students' confidence with challenging topics such as consent, contraception and alcohol and drug misuse.  In tutor time, form tutors deliver sessions which either pre-teach PSHE content in preparation for their PSHE lesson or solidify the knowledge and skills they have been taught in their PSHE lesson that week.Year 8 PSHE Example Lesson- Alcohol

Year 9 – In year 9, students have a solid base of PSHE knowledge and skills which is further developed through lessons on future choices, first aid and the consequences of addiction. In addition to this, year 9 students are given lessons on the dangers of pornography and how to spot signs of an unhealthy romantic relationship, in line with the statutory guidance. In tutor time, form tutors deliver sessions which either pre-teach PSHE content in preparation for their PSHE lesson or solidify the knowledge and skills they have been taught in their PSHE lesson that week.

Year 9 Example PSHE Lesson- Money Management

Key Stage 4

At Key Stage 4 PSHE follows a drop drown programme.

Year 10  - In year 10, students are given drop down sessions on first aid and relationship and sexual education. Police. In tutor time, students are given bespoke tutor sessions tailored to their needs, local context and current events such as relationship and sexual education, alcohol addiction and vaping.

Year 11 - In year 11, students are given drop down sessions on revision stress and relationship and sexual education. In tutor time, students are given bespoke tutor sessions tailored to their needs, local context and current events such as relationship and sexual education, alcohol addiction, vaping and mental health.

Impact

The benefits of learning about PSHE are numerous. It is known to improve wellbeing amongst students. It helps students to develop and maintain healthy relationships whilst learning to have respectful boundaries. Our students will feel empowered to make informed decisions which will support them throughout their lives and take less risky behaviours. Alongside these personal benefits, PSHE studies will help make our community aware of societal issues and academic research that enhances academic performance. Overall, learning PSHE has a profound and lasting impact on students, empowering them to lead healthy, fulfilled lives and positively contribute to society.