St Thomas More Catholic Secondary School

To help our pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to manage life’s challenges and make the most of life’s opportunities. Our PSHE curriculum enables and encourages pupils to live healthy, safe, productive and responsible lives. Pupils are supported to develop their abilities for making effective decisions, demonstrate positive learning, and aspirational career choices and in achieving economic wellbeing. Through relevant and engaging lessons pupils are provided with opportunities to reflect on and clarify their own values and attitudes, as well as explore the complex and conflicting range of values and attitudes encountered now and in the future.

In the name of the father, son and Holy Spirit, Amen.

Eternal Father,

We pray that You will give us strength, so that we do not grow weary in our roles. Father, the tasks we face may seem overwhelming and exhausting, but we pray that you help us to recognise that we are assigned to do Your will. Therefore, we know that at the right time, we will reap the harvest/rewards of our labours. Lord, we pray for divine strength for all leaders within the OLICAT Trust and that we will not rely solely on themselves, but on You.

Amen.

In the name of the father, son and Holy Spirit, Amen.

YEAR 8 PSHE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

HALF TERM	TOPIC	KEY CONTENT
AUTUMN 1 Relationships	FRIENDSHIP	What makes a good friend? How to establish and maintain friendships How to identify personal strengths and areas for development Managing friendship dilemmas
AUTUMN 2 Living in the wider world	LEGAL AGE LIMITS	Considering key values Identity, rights and responsibilities How to support others Being a good citizen Managing risk taking behaviour British values
SPRING 1 Health and wellbeing	VACCINATIONS	Healthy lifestyle choices, sleep, diet and physical activity What is a vaccine and why do we have them? Opinions on vaccinations How different countries approach attitudes towards vaccinations
SPRING 2 Health and wellbeing	MENTAL HEALTH	What is meant by mental health Different types of mental health Self-care and managing mental health Social media and the impact on mental health
SUMMER 1 Living in the wider world	SOCIAL MEDIA AND CAREERS	Power of technology/influence of social media on young peoples’ lives Positives of social media in building and maintaining friendships Managing expectations of relationships Consent and communication Difficult choices
SUMMER 2 Relationships	CREATING POSTIIVE RELATHIONSHIPS	Building friendships Consent and communication Managing risk taking behaviour Evaluating values
ASSESSMENTS		Work for each lesson will be peer or selfassessed at specific parts of the lesson Verbal feedback Class discussions to assess understanding Student Questionnaire at the end of each topic At the end of each half term a topic review surveys will be completed by students via Microsoft Forms

YEAR 9 PSHE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

HALF TERM	TOPIC	KEY CONTENT
AUTUMN 1 Health and Wellbeing	PEER INFLUENCE, SUBSTANCE USE AND GANGS	How to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy friendships How to assess risk and manage influences, including online About group think and how it effects behaviour How to recognise passive aggressive and assertive behaviour, and how to communicate assertively To manage risk in relation to gangs About the legal and physical risks of carrying a knife About positive social norms in relation to drug and alcohol use About legal and health risks in relation to drug and alcohol use, including addition and dependence
AUTUMN 2 Living in the wider world	SETTING GOALS	About Transferable skills, abilities and interests How to demonstrate strengths About different types of employment and career pathways How to manage feelings relating to future employment How to work towards aspirations and set meaningful, realistic goals for the future About GCSE and Pot 16 options Skills for decision making
SPRING 1 Relationships	RESPECTING RELATIONHSIPS	About different types of families and parenting, including ingle parents, same sex parents, blended families, adoption and fostering. About positive relationships in the home and ways to reduce homelessness amongst young people About conflict and its causes in different contexts. E.g. with family and friends Conflict resolution strategies How to manage relationships and family changes, including relationship breakdown, separation and divorce How to access support services
SPRING 2 Health and Wellbeing	HEALTHY LIFESTYLE	About the relationship between physical and mental health About balancing work, leisure, exercise and sleep How to make informed healthy eating choices How to manage influences on body image To make independent health choices To take increased responsibility for physical health
SUMMER 1 Relationships	INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS	About readiness for intimate relationships About myths and misconceptions relating to consent About continuous right to withdraw consent and capacity to consent About the risks associated with intimate relationships How portrayal of relationships in the media might effect expectations How to assess and manage the risks of sending, sharing or passing on sexual images How to secure personal information online.
SUMMER 2 Living in the wider world	EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS	About young people’s employment rights and responsibilities Skills for enterprise and employability How to give and act upon constructive feedback Habits and strategies to support progre4ss How to identify and access support for concerns relating to life online.
ASSESSMENTS		Work for each lesson will be peer or self assessed at specific parts of the lesson with teachers giving verbal feedback in the lesson to students when needed At the end of each half term a topic review surveys will be completed by students via Microsoft Forms

YEAR 10 PSHE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

HALF TERM	TOPIC	KEY CONTENT
AUTUMN 1 Health and Wellbeing	MENTAL HEALTH	How to manage challenges during adolescence How to reframe negative thinking Strategies to promote mental health and emotional wellbeing About signs of emotional or metal ill-health How to access support and treatment About the portrayal of mental health in media How to challenge stigma, stereotypes and misinformation
AUTUMN 2 Living in the wider world	FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING	How to effectively budget and evaluate savings options How to prevent and manage debt, including understanding credit rating and pay day lending How data is generated collected and shared and the influence of targeted advertising Strategies for managing influences related to gambling and the relationship between gambling and debt The law and illegal financial activities – fraud and cyber crime Managing risk in relation to financial activities.
SPRING 1 Relationships	HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS	Myths, assumptions, misconceptions and social norms about sex, gender and relationships About the opportunities and risks of forming and conducting relationships online About the ethical and legal implications in relation to consent, including manipulation, coercion and capacity to consent How to recognise and respond to pressure, coercion and exploitation, including reporting and accessing appropriate support How to recognise and challenge victim blaming
SPRING 2 Health and Wellbeing	EXPLOITING INFLUENCE	About positive and negative role models How to evaluate the influence of role models and become a positive role model for peers The Media’s impact on perceptions of gang culture The impact of drugs and alcohol on individuals, personal safety, families and wider communities How drugs and alcohol effect decision making How to keep self and others safe in situations that involved substance misuse How to manage peer influence in increasingly independent scenarios Exit strategies for pressured or dangerous situations How to seek help for substance misuse and addiction
SUMMER 1 Relationships	ADDRESSING EXTREMISM AND RADICALISATION	About communities, inclusion, respect and belonging About the Equality Act, diversity and values About how social media may distort, miss-represent or target information in order to include beliefs and opinions How to manage conflicting views and misleading information How to stay safe challenging discrimination, including online How to recognise and respond to extremism and radicalisation
SUMMER 2 Living in the wider world	PREPARING FOR THE WORLD OF WORK	How to evaluate the strengths and interests in relation to career development About opportunities in learning and work Strategies for overcoming challenges or adversity About relationships in the workplace and maintain a positive personal presence online
ASSESSMENTS		Work for each lesson will be peer or self assessed at specific parts of the lesson with teachers giving verbal feedback in the lesson to students when needed At the end of each half term a topic review surveys will be completed by students vis Microsoft Forms

YEAR 11 PSHE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW

HALF TERM	TOPIC	KEY CONTENT
AUTUMN 1 Health and Wellbeing	MENTAL HEALTH	How to manage challenges during adolescence How to reframe negative thinking Strategies to promote mental health and emotional wellbeing About signs of emotional or metal ill-health How to access support and treatment About the portrayal of mental health in media How to challenge stigma, stereotypes and misinformation
AUTUMN 2 Living in the wider world	NEXT STEPS	How to use feedback constructively when planning for the future How to set up and achieve SMART targets Effective revision techniques and strategies About Post 16 career pathways About application process, including writing CVs, personal statements and interview technique How to maximise employability, including managing online presence and taking opportunities to broaden experience About rights and responsibilities and challenges in relation to working part-time whilst studying.
SPRING 1 Relationships	COMMUNICATION IN RELATIONSHIPS	About core values and emotions About gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation How to communicate assertively How to handle unwanted attention, including online How to challenge harassment and stalking, including online About unhealthy, exploitative and abusive relationships How to access support in abusive relationship and how to overcome challenges in seeking support
SPRING 2 Health and Wellbeing	INDEPENDENCE	How to assess and manage risks and safety in new independent situations Emergency first aid skills How to assess emergency and non-emergency situations and contact appropriate services About links between lifestyle and some cancers About vaccinations and immunisations About registering with and accessing doctors and other health services How to manage influences and risks relating to cosmetic and aesthetic body alternations About blood, organ and stem sell donating
SUMMER 1 Relationships	FAMILIES	Different types of families and changing family structures How to evaluate readiness for parenthood and positive parenting qualities How to manage changes, loss, grief and bereavement About honour based violence and forced marriage and how to safely access support
SUMMER 2	EXAM LEAVE
ASSESSMENTS		Work for each lesson will be peer or self assessed at specific parts of the lesson with teachers giving verbal feedback in the lesson to students when needed At the end of each half term a topic review surveys will be completed by students vis Microsoft Forms