Personal, Social, Health and Emotional Education (PSHE)

Me and my world  

• Who am I? 
• What routines are there at school?
• Who are important people in my life? 
• What makes up my community? 

Supreme superheroes  

• Who can help me? 
• What makes me special? 
• How do I express my feelings respectfully in words?
• How do I play well with others?

Let's pretend

• What are emotions and how do we behaviour in different situations? 
• What are the rules in games and can I follow them well?
• How do we take care of our classroom?

Get growing

• What living things are there around us? 
• How do I care for plants and animals in my environment? 
• What are our school values?
• How can I begin to solve problems, I encounter?

Exciting expeditions

• Where can I go in the world?
• How do keep safe? 
• How do I deal with strong feelings well?
• Can I suggest solutions to help solve problems?
• How can I be kind and helpful to others?

Amazing animals

• What animals exist in our world? How do we care for others?  Why is it important to behave if different ways in different places that are familiar to me? How can we find a fair solution to problem? How can make improvements to our learning and relationships?

Value: Integrity

How can I demonstrate great integrity?

• Why is Integrity important in my life?

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Respectful relationships

• What are the protected characteristics & why are they important?
• What are the different types of relationships?
• What are the key characteristics of positive and healthy friendships (in all contexts, including online)?
• How do relationships differ online and in person? 
• How can I keep myself safe online, and make sure that these relationships are healthy?

• What is bullying?
• What are the different types of bullying (including
• cyberbullying)?
• What is the impact of bullying, and what are our responsibilities (e.g. reporting)?
• What is hate crime? Is it a criminal offence? What does the law state?
• Where can I get help from trustworthy sources, in school and outside of school?

Menstruation

• What do you need to know about menstruation? (KS2 recap)
• What are the sensitive arrangements at INA to help girls prepare for and manage menstruation including with requests for menstrual products? Girls should be aware of these.

Internet safety and harms

• What does the term ‘online safety’ mean?
• What forms of online activity exist, what are the opportunities?
• How do I keep myself safe online?
• What behaviours are acceptable online, and what behaviours are not – what are my rights and responsibilities?
• How do you judge whether a relationship is unsafe and where to seek advice/report concerns/report offensive or harmful material?
• How do you determine whether other children, adults and sources such as advertising information are trustworthy online and how does it compare to the real world?
• What is cyber bullying?
• What should I do if someone displays harmful behaviour towards me or someone else online?    
• What are the concepts of, and laws relating to grooming and how it can affect current and future relationships online and offline?

Mental wellbeing

• What is mental health?
• How do I speak about my emotions, and the emotions of others, accurately and sensitively?
• What does it mean to be kind?
• How does sleep influence my mental health and mood?
• What are the early signs of mental illness and what are the illnesses?
• Who can I ask for support in my community (inside and outside of school)?

Physical health

• What do we mean by the term ‘healthy lifestyle’, and how do my lifestyle choices influence my health over time?
• How is physical exercise and connected to my mental wellbeing, and vice versa?  the benefits and importance of physical exercise, time outdoors,

• - The benefits and importance of physical exercise, time outdoors, community participation and voluntary and service-based activities on mental wellbeing and happiness.

• What sorts of physical activity can I take part in, in school, in my local community?

Citizenship

• What is democracy and how have democratic systems developed over time?
• Are all political systems democratic and what are the differences between democratic and non-democratic political systems?
• What is the political system in the United Kingdom?
• What are the roles of citizens, Parliament and the monarch?
• How does parliament operate including voting and elections, and the role of political parties?

Respectful relationships and families

• What are the protected characteristics & why are they important?
• What are the different types of relationships?
• What do the terms marriage, civil partnerships and cohabiting mean and how do rights differ under the law and in different religions?
• What does the law state about my rights?
• What constitutes sexual harassment and sexual violence and why are these behaviours always unacceptable?

Citizenship

• What are protected characteristics e.g. sex, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or disability?
• How do stereotypes form?
• What is discrimination and why is it harmful?
• How might stereotypes normalise or encourage prejudice?
• Why is it important to respect other people’s beliefs and how can I develop my empathy and level of acceptance towards others?
• What are the concepts of, and laws relating to gender identity and sexuality?

Internet safety and harms

• How do I keep myself safe online?
• What are the pros, cons, benefits and risks of using social media?
• What happens to my data?
• What risk factors should I consider before sharing materials and content online?
• What does the law say about sharing material online?   
• What is the impact of viewing harmful content?
• Does sharing and viewing indecent images of children (including those created by children) is a criminal offence which carries severe penalties including jail?
• How does sexually explicit material such as pornography presents a distorted picture of sexual behaviours, can damage the way people see themselves in relation to others and negatively affect how they behave towards sexual partners?
• What are the legal provisions on pornography?
• How do you report or find support, if you have been affected by harmful online behaviours?

Mental wellbeing

• What are the early signs of mental illness?
• What are signs and indicators of the most common mental illnesses (depressions, anxiety, OCD)?
• How do I know when my actions or language is having a positive or negative effect on my own or others’ mental health?
• Who can I ask for support in my community (inside and outside of school)?

Physical health

• What is puberty and what are the physical and emotional changes that occur in males and females including menstrual cycles?
• how to maintain healthy eating and the links between a poor diet and health risks, including personal hygiene, oral hygiene and cancer?
• How do we maintain our personal hygiene and good oral hygiene?
• How do we keep our physical environment clean and reduce the risk of spreading germs including bacteria and viruses?
• Why do have health screening, vaccinations and immunisations?
• What is the science relating to blood, organ and stem cell donation?

​​​​​​​Basic First Aid

• What is the basic treatment for common injuries?
• What are some life-saving techniques, including how to administer CPR.1?
• What is the purpose of defibrillators and when might one be needed?

Careers and the economy

• What are the functions and uses of money, and what are the different values of currencies across the world?
• Why is it important for people to learn how to budget? 
• What are the risks related to online gambling including the accumulation of debt?
• What does it mean to pay tax, invest, take a loan and draw a pension, and how soon should people start to plan for their economic futures?
• How do people budget when they go to university, have a job, have a family? What things do people need to consider? 

Respectful relationships and families

• What are the protected characteristics & why are they important?
• What does the law state about consent, and how can consent be communicated, recognised and withdrawn in all contexts (including online) and how it can affect current and future relationships?
• What does the law state about my rights and responsibilities?
• What are the characteristics of successful parenting?

Careers and the economy

• What are my aspirations?
• What are the different sectors of employment and how do people access them?
• How do I decide what career to pursue, and who can support me to reach my goals?
• What GCSE options am I interested in, and how do I know what to choose?
• What does my next KS look like – what should I expect from my GCSE courses?
• What are the different levels of income in relation to my chosen career?
• How do people manage their finances, e.g. credit and debt, insurance, savings and pensions, financial products and services?
• Why do we pay tax and how public money is spent?

Physical health and mental wellbeing

• How important is a collective sense of wellbeing?
• What are the benefits of physical exercise and time outdoors on mental wellbeing and happiness?
• What are the benefits of community participation and voluntary and service-based activities on mental wellbeing and happiness?
• What are the differences between online communities and physical communities, and how do each of these communities' impact on my wellbeing?
• How might the media (including social media), advertising and ‘role models’ influence my life choices and my wellbeing? What is the impact of unhealthy or obsessive comparison with others online (including through setting unrealistic expectations for body image)?

Citizenship

• What is the importance of the rule of law and the justice system?
• What are the roles of the police, the CPS and the judiciary?
• How do courts and tribunals operate, and why are they information aspects of our legal system?
• How do public institutions, voluntary groups and citizens work together to improve their communities?

Physical health

• What are the facts about legal, illegal drugs and substance misuse?
• How do prescription drugs, over the counter drugs, energy drinks, alcohol, tobacco, e-cigarettes (Vapes) and illegal drugs impact on a person’s physical and mental health?
• What does the law state about the supply and possession of these substances?
• What constitutes low risk alcohol consumption in adulthood?
• What are the physical and psychological risks associated with different levels of tobacco use and alcohol consumption in adulthood?

Citizenship

• What is tolerance and what is acceptance - is there a difference?
• What does the term individual liberties mean and why is this relevant to me?
• What do the terms human rights and international law mean?
• What are the following legal frameworks and how do they each relate to my needs as a global citizen (Universal Declaration of Human Rights; The European Convention of Human Rights; The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)?
• What is the role of charities and organisations such as the UN and Amnesty International?

Respectful relationships and families

• What are the protected characteristics & why are they important?
• How do different types of relationships change over time? 
• What peer influence might I experience at this stage in my development?
• When are peer influences negative?
• When are relationships harmful or criminal (e.g. Violent behaviour and coercive control)?

Citizenship

• What are the different electoral systems used in and beyond the United Kingdom? How do citizens influence decisions made by local or national, or international governments?
• How do other countries govern?
• What is the UKs relationship with other parts of the world, e.g. Europe, the Commonwealth, the US and Russia?

Relationships and staying safe

• How do you recognise the characteristics and positive aspects of healthy one-to-one intimate relationships, which include mutual respect, consent, loyalty, trust, shared interests and outlook, sex and friendship?
• What are the facts about reproductive health, fertility and menopause, and how do lifestyle choices influence these factors?
• What are the concepts of, and laws relating to sexual exploitation, domestic abuse and rape and how it can affect current and future relationships?
• What types of behaviours within relationships are criminal, including violent behaviour and coercive control? How does the use of alcohol and drugs can lead to risky sexual behaviour?
• Do you legally have a choice to delay sex or to enjoy intimacy without sex?

Physical health and fitness

• What are the benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle in relation to stress, concentration, reducing the risk of illness and treating and recovery from illnesses?
• What are the physical and psychological consequences of addiction, including alcohol dependency?
• How does smoking affect a person’s physical and mental health, what are the benefits of quitting and how to access support to do so? 

Basic first aid

• What is the basic treatment for common injuries?
• What are some life-saving techniques, including how to administer CPR.1?
• What is the purpose of defibrillators and when might one be needed?

Careers and economy

• What are my aspirations?
• What are the different sectors of employment and how do people access them?

• How do I decide what career to pursue, and who can support me to reach my goals?

• What is my job? Career sector-Keynote speaker

Citizenship

• What are the legal rights and responsibilities regarding equality (particularly with reference to the protected characteristics? What exactly is freedom of speech?
• how do stereotypes, in particular stereotypes based on sex, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or disability, can cause damage (e.g. how they might normalise non-consensual behaviour or encourage prejudice)?
• What is honour based violence and forced marriage? What are the laws relating to it? How can it affect current and future relationships?
• How can relationships contribute to human happiness and their importance for bringing children up?       
• Why is it important we celebrate difference and diversity (including religious and ethnic identities)? How can citizens influence and contribute to improvements in their local, national and global communities?

Physical health and mental wellbeing

• What are the protected characteristics & why are they important?
• What is stress?
• What are the benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle in relation to stress, concentration, reducing the risk of illness and treating and recovery from illnesses?
• What are the signs of stress, procrastination anxiety and depression?
• What things can I do to reduce the impact of stress and anxiety, particularly during the exams season?

Post 16 Destinations

• Focus:  Post 16 Destinations
• What are the different post 16 pathways available and what is required?
• Where will post 16 take me – careers, university, destinations (unifrog setup)
• What does the local context look like – where can I apply?
• How do I choose my subjects?
• How can I ensure I make the right choices?

Intimate and sexual relationships, including sexual health (RSE)

• Recap: What are the facts about pregnancy, miscarriage and abortion?   

• What are the choices in relation to pregnancy (with medically and legally accurate, impartial information on all options, including keeping the baby, adoption, abortion and where to get further help)?

• What are the other possible risks of unprotected sex (such as different sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDs, are transmitted)? How can risk be reduced through safer sex (including through condom use)? What is the prevalence of some STIs, the impact they can have on those who contract them and key facts about treatment?
• What is the importance and benefits of and facts about testing for STIs and regular self-examination and screening Where can I get support from a trustworthy source in school and in the community about confidential sexual and reproductive health advice and treatment.?
• What is female genital mutilation? How can it effect current and future relationships? What does the law say about it?
• What is endometriosis & PCOS?

Exam Preparation

Exam Preparation

Your Money Matters

• What are the protected characteristics & why are they important?
• How do I manage my finances, particularly during more challenging times?
• How can finances impact my mental health?
• What are my student finance options?
• What does a pay slip look like?
• What are the purposes of NI, pension, and tax deductions?
•  What type of account is the best for me to save money?
• Why do some people save money?
• What is good debt and bad debt?
• What is a part time job?

Citizenship: Gender & Equality  

• What is gender and where does this social construct come from?
• What is gender equality?
• How can society move towards a more equitable state and what role does allyship play in their journey?
• How do we keep ourselves and our community safe? (Including within the INA community).

LGBT+ History month

• What language do we use when referring to gender and identity?
• why is positive LGBT+ media representation important?
• What was Section 28 and how did it affect the acceptance and inclusion of the LGBT+ community?
• What was The Hays Code and how did it affect LGBT+ representation in film?

Physical health and mental wellbeing

• When might I, or others require mental health support?
• How do I recognise the signs in myself or others that help is needed?
• Where can I access the most appropriate support for mental health concerns?
• Why is sleep so important for mental and physical health?
• What is the importance of nutrition in mental and physical health.
• What are the signs that I might be unwell?
• What long term medical conditions are there and what are the symptoms? What support is available?
• How do idealised images of bodies and pressure to conform affect body image and self-esteem?
• What are the issues and considerations relating to body enhancement or alteration?

Healthy Relationships

• Types of relationships- marriage vs civil partnership vs cohabiting. The law around marriage and divorce.
• Types of family units.
• Why are my relationship values, and how do I apply those in different types of relationships?
• How can I stay safe in new relationships, in person or online?
• How can I develop and maintain healthy romantic relationships?
• How do I set and maintain clear boundaries around personal privacy and manage my online safety?

UCAS and post-18 destinations.

• What are my post-18 choices?
• What are my interests?
• What opportunities suit my interests?
• How do you write a competitive application to UCAS.

Drugs & Alcohol

• What are the protected characteristics & why are they important?

• What may influence my decision making related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs?

• How does alcohol and drug use can affect decision making and personal safety?

• What are the legalities around different types of drugs?

• How does alcohol and drug use impact on road safety?
• What are the short/long term social, economic, and environmental effects of alcohol and drug use?
• How do I make independent and responsible decisions related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs? (including vaping and ‘legal highs’).

Your Money Matters (II)

• What is inflation and how does it affect the public?
• What is a credit score? Why are they important and how do I build a good one?
• What ae the potential consequences of taking financial risks? (To include online gaming, gambling, and cryptocurrency).
• What are my options for living away from home?
• What is the difference between paying rent and a mortgage?
• What factors do I need to consider when it comes to learning to drive and owning a car?

Relationships and reproductive health

• How do I negotiate/assert the use of contraception with a partner?
• What is the most appropriate method of contraception that will suit my needs?
• What factors impact fertility and what are my options for starting a family if there are challenges with fertility?
• What are PCOS and endometriosis?
• What are the rewards and challenges of parenthood?
• What are the facts around miscarriage?
• What are the facts around pregnancy and childbirth?
• In the case of an unintended pregnancy, what are the pathways open to me?
• What are the facts on abortion and why is it such a divisive issue?
• What does the law say about abortion?

Exam Preparation

Exam Preparation