PSHCE

PSHCE stands for Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship education.  

In Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11) students will be taught 1 PSHCE lesson per fortnight. These themes will also be taught in tutor times and during assemblies. We work on a spiral curriculum so the same main themes will be covered, however the exact content and resources that are used to teach students will be age appropriate. Despite the topics looking similar in the SOL, the resources and delivery will be new each year.  This forms part of students’ personal development which encompasses their PSHCE education, alongside all the fantastic extra-curricular activities that are on offer at DCHS, tutor time and assemblies. Students will have the opportunity to develop their sense of character. 

At Key Stage 4, students deepen their knowledge and understanding, extend and rehearse skills and further explore attitudes, values and attributes acquired during Key Stage 3. PSHCE education reflects the fact that students are moving towards an independent role in adult life, taking on greater responsibility for themselves and others. 

Pupils complete an assessment at the end of each topic on google classroom to check for understanding and retention of content. This allows teachers to monitor progress and address any misconceptions therefore improving the teaching of this course.

There is no formal examination for PSHCE. 

Year 10

British Values/Equality - You will learn what protected characteristics are and the laws surrounding them including hate crimes, the equality act, homophobia, racism, sexism (inc sexual harassment), stereotypes and extremism. Your own and British values.

Relevant events in school include Black History Month, Equality Week, Pride Week as well as assemblies on ‘Sexual Harassment’, ‘Refugee Week’ and ‘International Women’s Day’.

Healthy Lifestyles - You will learn about mental health-types, diet, drugs, alcohol, smoking, addiction, county lines, hygiene, self examination, the importance of sleep and first aid.

Links to religious views will be taught.

Relevant assemblies include ‘Stoptober’, ‘Restart a Heart’ and ‘Healthy Eating Week’.

Healthy Relationships - What safe relationships look like, healthy and unhealthy relationships, exploitation, support, marriage, parenting, FGM.

Links to religious views will be taught.

Relevant assemblies include ‘Sexual Harassment’, ‘Online Safety’.

Relationship and Sex Education 

You will have 2 sessions delivered by Hannah Moeini. This will cover Enjoyment, exploitation, pressure, porn, online safety, stereotyping, contraception, STI’s, impact of drugs and alcohol, confidentiality, services, choices, laws.

Online safety - Using the internet safely, online chat rooms, cyber bullying.

Relevant assemblies include ‘Malicious Communication’ and ‘Safer Internet Day’.

Parliament 

Pupils will take part in a  mock parliament debate. 

Year 11

British Values/Equality - You will learn what protected characteristics are including age, sex, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. Respect and gender. Your own and British Values including the rule of law.

Relevant events in school include Black History Month, Equality Week, Pride Week as well as assemblies on ‘Sexual Harassment’, ‘Refugee Week’ and ‘International Women’s Day’.

Healthy Lifestyles - Links to exams will be made throughout. Diet, exercise, the importance of sleep, mental health, dangers of prescribed drugs, county lines and first aid. Relevant assemblies include ‘Stoptober’, ‘Restart a Heart’ and ‘Healthy Eating Week’.

Healthy Relationships - What safe relationships look like, healthy and unhealthy relationships, exploitation, child on child abuse, body image and support.

Relevant assemblies include ‘Sexual Harassment’, ‘Online Safety’.

Relationship and Sex Education 

You will have 1 session delivered by Hannah Moeini. This will cover Exploitation, pressure, influences, online safety, (covered by the malicious crime session) stereotyping, health services, confidentiality, choices and laws. There will also be time available for questions and answers to address any misconceptions.

Mental Health -You will complete an online unit of learning on Nebula learning called mental health. This will cover the teenage brain, mental wellbeing challenges and strategies for mental wellness.

Careers - You will complete task on unifrog covering post 16 Options, sixth form, college, university, apprenticeships, BTECS and A-levels, work experience and part-time jobs. Plans post 18 and longer term. 

Careers education will also happen in all subjects during careers week, during form time careers activities and from numerous visitors and events throughout the year.

Online safety - Malicious communications. Consider the impact of online communication, what constitutes malicious communications and potential sentences imposed under law. You will also cover sexting and coercion of young people.

In the final half term you will be completing your GCSE exams. 

Dealing with exam stress and anxiety. 

Studying PSHE helps our pupils become well-rounded citizens with important knowledge of the wider world that will help them stay healthy, safe and prepare them for adult life and work in modern Britain.