PSHE and RSE
Curriculum Sequence
Please click on the icons below to view the curriculum sequence for each Key Stage. The curriculum sequence will show you what students should know and be able to do in the subject, alongside the key ‘tier 3’ subject specific vocabulary that your child needs to understand to allow them to access the deeper curriculum. The curriculum sequence also lists the ‘key assessment questions’ each term/half term that your child will be asked during assessments to help your child to prepare effectively, as well as the ‘disciplinary rigour’ which explains the methods, conventions, rules and practices that are specific to that subject.
Although PSHE is a non-statutory subject the National Curriculum states that “Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education is an important and necessary part of all pupils’ education. All schools should teach PSHE, drawing on good practice.” Relationship Education is compulsory in Secondary schools and is required to follow statutory guidance. Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
KS3
In KS3, students study the three key themes of PSHE (Health and Wellbeing, Relationships and Living in the Wider World). Whilst being non-statutory the PSHE curriculum does follow government guidance and students cover healthy and respectful relationships with a Catholic provision from TENTEN resources, physical and mental health education is delivered in all schemes of work. We aim to ensure our KS3 PSHE curriculum is coherent, well-sequenced and skills based.
- Students gain and can deploy tier 3 vocabulary of specific terms
- Students develop their FBV, by demonstrating a respect for all beliefs, religions and ethnicities (explicitly addressed in Relationships and Hate Crimes)
- Students will be able to understand PSHE concepts within the topics such as Health and Wellbeing (Drugs, Mental Health, Risk and Personal Safety)
- Students will make clear efforts to be self-reflective in their learning, acknowledging what they have learnt through PSHE and where their continued misconceptions or gaps may be
KS4 and KS5
Students in KS4 and KS5 are provided with MM once a week in forms. Students continue to study the three main strands of PSHE, in a deeper and more complex manner as they progress through the school. Whilst continuing to be non-statutory students are still provided with the skills and knowledge to live healthy full lives, have positive and appropriate relationships and to be a functioning well-rounded member of society.
- Students continue to use tier 3 vocabulary of specific terms
- Students develop their FBV, by demonstrating a respect for all beliefs, religions and ethnicities (explicitly addressed in Relationships and Hate Crimes)
- Students will be able to articulate PSHE concepts within each of the topics
- Students will make clear efforts to be self-reflective in their learning, acknowledging what they have learnt through PSHE and where their continued misconceptions or gaps may be
- Students will also be able to make links between the different strands of the PSHE curriculum and explain how the PSHE curriculum has cross-curricular links
KS5 students receive an hour lesson once a week with a member of the PSHE team following the three themes specified previously the intent is to focus on preparing students for adulthood and equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate life beyond school. Whilst being non-statutory the PSHE curriculum for KS5 does follow government guidance and students cover healthy and respectful relationships, with a Catholic provision from TENTEN resources, physical and mental health education is delivered in all schemes of work leading onto living in the wider world and exploring life outside of school such as their next steps and beyond. With this we aim to support students in becoming well rounded individuals who can contribute positively to society.
Curriculum Impact
Following the implementation of the broad and balanced curriculum at STMCA, children will leave school as well-round individuals prepared and equipped for society. They will be equipped with the tools needed to maintain healthy and positive lifestyles and relationships and to feel confident with their own identities.
Achievements and success of the pupils in understanding the PSHE core themes will be established through regular AfL, as PSHE is a non-examination and non-graded subject, students will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate particular skills or knowledge. Students will complete a baseline and endpoint assessment in all topics in KS3 and KS4 allowing the class teacher and form teacher to see the progress made by each student. Pupils are also heavily encouraged to be self-regulating and reflective learning completing RAG rating sheet regularly – allowing for staff to see how students judge their own understanding about each topic. Students also have an end of topic self-assessment that is completed to show the progress students have made through each theme. Student voice and examples of self-reflection are evident in the PSHE books and a copies centrally kept by the PSHE lead.
Tips and Advice
All students should take the opportunity to immerse themselves in the PSHE curriculum, whether this is during morning mission, timetabled lessons or PSHE weeks. The more students gain from these lessons and engage with speakers will enable them to live happy and successful lives outside of school and within the community.
Subject Leader Information:
Mrs G Murphy gmurphy@stmca.org.uk (Head of PSHE)
Miss J Ely jely@stmca.org.uk (Lead Teacher of PSHE)
Parent Resources
Please see below the additional resources: