Our bespoke PSHE programme is delivered in four tiers:
- Tier one: Core
Character Education - Tier two: Community
Assemblies and British Values - Tier three: Enhanced
deep-dives into important topics - Tier four: Specialist
delivered by experts in the school, Trust and external agencies such as the Terrence Higgins Trust, NHS or other specialised teams
Tier One and Tier Two
Tier 1 PSHE is led by Personal Tutors in morning PSHE twice a week and is appropriate for all ages
It is important that core messages and values are promoted in a way that allows development of skills such as:
- Speaking and listening
- Debate
- Understanding life in modern Britain
- Protected Characteristics
- The Law
- British Values
- Social, Moral, Cultural and Spiritual knowledge, understanding and skills
Tier Three
Each term, schools hold ‘Drop Down PSHE‘ which means teachers deliver PSHE content over the morning of a school day to deliver important statutory content in more depth. The content is differentiated by year group and EAL/SEND support is provided.
| Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | |
| Theme | Every Body is important | I Expect Respect | We keep safe online | My future in my hands |
| Autumn | Health: Addictions | SRE: Consent and 5Rs | ESafety: Cyberbullying | Finance and Futures |
| Spring | Health: Wellbeing and First Aid | SRE: Grooming and CSE | ESafety: Online Legacy | Finance and Futures |
| Summer | Health: Body Positivity | SRE: Sexual Health and Keeping Safe | ESafety: Extremism and Grooming online | Finance and Futures |
Tier Four
- Extended assemblies take place for specialist topics that require trained and experienced staff for delivery
- Specific year groups will have extended assemblies relating to Careers, SRE, health and other important topics
- All students learn FIRST AID in additional extended workshops throughout the year
- External speakers and groups are welcomed into the schools to present a unique perspective and additional depth to key PSHE Topics:
- Terrance Higgins Trust – Sex and Relationship Education
- AlterEgo – drama on Sexism and Sexist Behaviours
- Local Police, Ambulance and Fire Services