PSHE

PSHE at McKee College

Personal, Social and Health Education plays a central part within our whole school approach and curriculum. The Department for Education states that PSHE is ‘an important and necessary part of all pupils’ education’ and to this we deliver our PSHE programme as part of the whole school core curriculum.

Our PSHE curriculum is designed to give pupils the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy, independent lives and to become informed, active and responsible citizens within the UK. For our most vulnerable students, we believe it will equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to keep themselves safe and grow in resilience.

PSHE is taught to both KS3 and KS4 mixed ability and mixed gender tutor groups. PSHE is delivered as a discrete timetabled lesson for all groups on a weekly basis. The curriculum is broad and extensive. The content covers all statutory Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE – see separate policy document) as required by the Department for Education, but also includes the PSHE Association’s advocated content, the Citizenship programme and aspects of our Careers Education programme.

PSHE Department Staff

We fully appreciate the sensitive nature of this curriculum area and as such consult and work closely with our parents/carers and wider community to ensure that it meets with their needs and approval. Parents can contact the PSHE Lead or the Deputy Headteacher to discuss any concerns or for more details of the PSHE Curriculum.

Downloads

Link to RSHE Policy

PSHE – Curriculum Intent

PSHE Curriculum Maps

Link to a sample of PSHE Association/DfE approved resources for parents