PSHE
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....
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Year Group |
Spring Term 2026 |
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Year 7 |
Managing change Intro to PSHE Getting to know people What is a community? Careers & Your future Sleep & relaxation Proud to be me Life transition points |
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Year 8 |
Celebrating Differences Multicultural Britain What is your identity? Importance of being kind Learning disabilities Breaking down stereotypes Prejudice & discrimination Challenging Islamophobia |
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Year 9 |
Legal and illegal drugs Introduction to drugs Different types of addictions Cannabis products Drug classifications "Party drugs" & dangers The war on drugs Volatile substance abuse |
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Year 10 |
Exploring British Values Critical thinking & fake news Hate crime in the UK British values and identity What are human rights Mutual respect & tolerance Individual liberty Democracy explored |
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Year 11 |
Staying Safe Social Media Vs Real Life Screen Addiction and Studying Online Misinformation Targeted Advertising and Your Data Cyber Flashing & Unsolicited Images Upskirting Virtual Reality and Live Streaming Online Reputation and Digital Footprints Group Chats & Anti-Bullying Vaping why is it on the rise? New Psychoactive Substances Festivals and Nitrous Oxide Substance Addiction |
PSHE Learning Journeys
This is a visual representation of how students' knowledge and skills develop through the Relationship and Sex Education curriculum.