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Meet the teachers
Meet the teachers
Mrs Bendrey
Head of PSHE
Favourite Book: 📚
The Handmaid's Tale
by Margaret Atwood
Ms Harris
Assistant Head
Favourite Book: 📚
Lovely Bones
by Alice Sebold
PSHE LEARNING JOURNEY
PSHE LEARNING JOURNEY
PSHE Learning Journey SVS (1) (1).pptx.pdfClick on the image above to see the full Learning Journey
SUBJECT WALKTHROUGH
SUBJECT WALKTHROUGH
PSHE curriculum video.mp4Click the image above to listen to a curriculum walkthrough.
PSHE at SOMERVALE SCHOOl
PSHE at SOMERVALE SCHOOl
Welcome to the Somervale School PSHE Department
KS3 PSHE Curriculum Overview
Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE) at KS3 helps students develop the knowledge, skills, and values needed to navigate life beyond school. Students complete one unit per term, with assessments that include knowledge questions and scenario-based tasks. They also benefit from outside speakers and experience days.
Year 7 focuses on personal development and adjusting to secondary school. Topics include:
What is PSHE? (building friendships and understanding healthy relationships)
Local Government (how councils operate)
Healthy Lifestyle (physical and mental health, puberty, media influence)
Drugs and Peer Pressure (substance awareness and decision-making)
Careers and Skills (identifying strengths and future aspirations)
Safety and Risk Management (staying safe in different situations)
Year 8 builds on Year 7, exploring society, responsibility, and self-development. Topics include:
Democracy (voting and civic participation)
Rights and Responsibilities (human rights and fairness)
Money Management (budgeting and financial responsibility)
Health (substance effects and decision-making)
Relationships (consent, self-esteem, and healthy relationships)
Careers and Entrepreneurship (career exploration and entrepreneurship)
Year 9 focuses on societal challenges and preparing for the future. Topics include:
Drugs (legal vs. illegal substances and drug-related emergencies)
The Wider World (knife crime, radicalisation, and safety)
Careers and Options (choosing GCSEs aligned with strengths and goals)
Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) (contraception, STIs, and inclusivity)
Wellbeing (mental health, mindfulness, body image)
The KS4 PSHE curriculum supports students in navigating adolescence and preparing for their futures. With one lesson every other week as well as drop-days focused on key issues, students cover a range of topics to develop essential life skills.
Year 10 and 11 Topics:
Managing GCSEs and Workloads: Strategies for balancing studies, setting priorities, and managing stress.
Health and Wellbeing: Focus on mental and physical health, including stress management, the effects of alcohol, coping with bereavement, and raising mental health awareness.
The Wider World: Covers societal issues such as the criminal justice system, knife crime, fake news, and awareness of FGM and Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).
Finance: A session with a finance expert on budgeting, saving, and money management.
Global and Personal Safety: Topics include extremism, gambling, online safety, CPR, and the influence of media.
Relationships and Sexual Health: Covers STI prevention, contraception, consent, and recognizing healthy and unhealthy relationships.
This curriculum helps students develop resilience, informed decision-making, and a strong sense of their role in society, while promoting mental and physical health. If you have any questions about our Languages curriculum, please feel free to contact me at abendrey@somervaleschool.com.
Further information to follow below:
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Here’s a short list of careers based on your learning in Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education (PSHE):
PSHE Teacher - Teach PSHE curriculum in schools, helping students develop life skills, emotional well-being, and understand key social and health issues.
School Counselor - Support students with personal, social, or emotional issues, providing guidance on mental health, relationships, and decision-making.
Youth Worker - Work with young people in community settings, providing guidance on personal development, relationships, and health-related issues.
Health Educator - Promote healthy lifestyles and well-being in schools, community centers, or healthcare settings through workshops and programs.
Social Worker - Assist individuals or families facing personal challenges, including health, social, or financial issues, and advocate for their well-being.
Public Health Specialist - Develop and implement programs or policies to improve health outcomes and education in communities or workplaces.
Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) Teacher - Teach students about relationships, sexual health, and emotional well-being, addressing important aspects of PSHE.
These careers focus on supporting individuals' personal development, health, and well-being in educational, social, and community contexts.
EXTRA CuRRICULAR
EXTRA CuRRICULAR
Our PSHE extra-curricular program offers engaging opportunities to support students’ personal growth and wellbeing.
Key events include:
Celebrating Differences Day, promoting inclusivity and diversity.
Wellbeing Day, focusing on mental health and self-care.
Students benefit from visits by the Great Western Ambulance Services, Local Police, and the School Nurse, gaining valuable insights into health, safety, and community support.
We also provide finance workshops, teaching essential money management skills like budgeting, saving, and banking.
Additionally, Year 9 and Year 11 students participate in mindfulness sessions, helping them manage stress and build resilience.
These activities complement our PSHE curriculum, empowering students to thrive in all aspects of life.
Home Learning
Home Learning
Homework in PSHE is delivered through our 'Pick and Mix' homework activities with different options to choose from each term. These include the following topics:
Black History Month
Finance Literacy
Budgeting
Government/ Democracy
WHAT DO STUDENTS SAY
WHAT DO STUDENTS SAY
“I really enjoyed learning about topics such as scams - we have very interactive lessons which I love!”
“I really enjoyed learning about topics such as scams - we have very interactive lessons which I love!”
Year 11
“PSHE helps me prepare for life outside of school. The lessons are engaging and fun. I am excited to apply these now and in the future.”
“PSHE helps me prepare for life outside of school. The lessons are engaging and fun. I am excited to apply these now and in the future.”
Year 9
“In Year 8, I enjoyed the Celebrating Differences Day as it made me learn more about religions, the differences of individuals etc. Other than year 8, I enjoy watching documentaries as they make the lesson enjoyable and I learn more from discussion.”
“In Year 8, I enjoyed the Celebrating Differences Day as it made me learn more about religions, the differences of individuals etc. Other than year 8, I enjoy watching documentaries as they make the lesson enjoyable and I learn more from discussion.”
Year 8
“PSHE is made fun while still informative with the events and activities we are given. I have really enjoyed having people come in and talk to us about their different cultures whilst learning key skills we can all apply to real life.”
“PSHE is made fun while still informative with the events and activities we are given. I have really enjoyed having people come in and talk to us about their different cultures whilst learning key skills we can all apply to real life.”
Year 11
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