As a part of your child’s education at Bishop Luffa we promote personal wellbeing and development through a comprehensive Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education programme. PSHE education is the curriculum subject that gives young people the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills to live safe, healthy, productive lives and reach their full potential.
PSHE education is taught throughout the school in every year group and is monitored and reviewed regularly by the staff and Directors. All PSHE teaching takes place in a safe learning environment and is underpinned by our school ethos and values. Details of our PSHE curriculum can be found below.
Many of you will be aware that the Department for Education (DfE) has made changes to the requirements placed on schools regarding ‘Relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education’. After a detailed consultation process, we have updated our Relationship and Sex Education Policy in line with the new government requirements.
To reflect the distinctive Christian vision of our school we have adopted the principles shared in the Church of England Charter for RSE and used it to help us in the review process. We have also drawn on best practice and guidance from the DFE, PSHE Association and the Diocese of Chichester Education Department.
We continue to welcome any questions the attached charter raises for you about the nature of your child’s relationship and sex education.
Additionally, if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions that you would like to raise concerning PSHE or more specifically RSE, please feel free to contact Mrs Smerdon-Corp: smerdon-corpc@bishopluffa.org.uk
The following topics will be covered during PSHE lessons during the forthcoming months....
| Year Group | Autumn Term 1 |
| Year 7 |
What is PSHE? |
| Year 8 | Health and well-being Mental health Positive body image Abuse Types of bullying Healthy eating Stress |
| Year 9 | Drugs Different substances Cannabis products Drug classification War on drugs |
| Year 10 | Social media Targeted advertising Marriage Rights and responsibilities Consumer rights Employment Payslips and tax |
| Year 11 | Organ and blood donation Pregnancy Parenthood Cancer Love and abuse |
Relationship and Sex Education Learning Journey
This is a visual representation of how students' knowledge and skills develop through the Relationship and Sex Education curriculum.
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