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PSHE Programme of Study 2025-2026
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Term 1Year 7Year 8Year 9Year 10Year 11
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Week No.Date WCLesson TopicLearning ObjectivesLink to PSHE Association PoSLesson TopicLearning ObjectivesLink to PSHE Association PoSLesson TopicLearning ObjectivesLink to PSHE Association PoSLesson TopicLearning ObjectivesLink to PSHE Association PoSSEN Intervention Lesson TopicLearning ObjectivesLink to PSHE Association PoSSEN Intervention
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101/09/2025No lesson Week 1 - Not in school MondayNo lesson Week 1 - Not in school MondayNo lesson Week 1 - Not in school MondayNo lesson Week 1 - Not in school MondayNext steps: Identifying career preferencesTo know how contract types can affect the careers someone considers
To understand how someone’s strengths, interests and values can support their career choices
To be able to explain how someone’s skills can be developed and added to over time		PoS Autumn 2 Living in the Wider World - Next Steps PoS refs: L1, L2, L3, L4, L6, L7, L8, L11,
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08/09/2025Next steps: Identifying career preferencesContinued
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215/09/2025Transition and Safety Lesson 1: the year aheadTo know the PSHE overview topics and what these include. Describe the importance of showing respect in the classroom.
To understand what the PSHE overview topics are, why they are important and explain some aspects of being respectful means
To be able to evaluate the links between the main PSHE topic overviews and to give examples of how we can show respect. Contribute meaningful additions to the class room code for PSHE.		H6, H31, Lesson 1: Identity and communityStudents will be able to describe some of the ways that people can be similar and different to one another
Students will be able to explain what may affect whether someone feels they belong in a community
Students will be able to suggest or identify strategies to help people to feel they belong in a community
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L12		Lesson 1: Healthy and unhealthy friendshipsLearning objectives:
To differentiate between healthy and unhealthy relationships.
To understand how to respond appropriately to friendship breakdowns.
R1, R2, R10, R13, R14,R16,R21Mental Health and Wellbeing: New ChallengesTo know the range of opportunities and challenges young people may face as they move into adulthood
To understand strategies that can help manage these challenges
To be able to analyse how mental health and emotional wellbeing can change throughout life, often in response to external events		PoS Autum 1 Health and Wellbeing - Mental Health
Mental health
PoS refs: H2, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9, H10
Next steps: Navigating the Career LandscapeTo know how local, national and global labour markets can affect the careers people to choose to explore
To understand how personal circumstances may affect career choices and job preferences
To be able to evaluate how skills shortages might influence the jobs and learning opportunities available
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22/09/2025Next Steps: Making a Good ImpressionTo know what workplace professionalism means.
To understand the risks and benefits of sharing material online that employers, clients or organisations may see.
To be able to create a positive first impression with potential employers or clients through your social media presence.
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329/09/2025Lesson 2: Transition Into secondary schoolTo know the similarities and differences between primary and secondary school and describes some of the feelings when moving schools and how we can build new relationships
To understand how to manage changing friendships from old to new and any transitions that we face (like moving from primary to secondary school.
To be able to evaluate the challenges of moving to a new school and to come up with strategies to manage emotions and making new friends.		H34, H30, Lesson 2: Black History MonthLearning objectives:
To learn about the contributions of Black inventors and scientists to society.
To foster appreciation for diversity in the field of science and innovation.
To be inspired by the contributions made.
: R3, R38, R39, R40, R41Lesson 2: Black History MonthLearning objectives:
To look at how people express themselves for Black History.
To explore some of the most inspirational black people in history.
To learn how we celebrate it/what can we do to celebrate?
: R3, R38, R39, R40, R41Mental Health and Wellbeing: Reframing Negative ThinkingTo know what negative thinking patterns are
To understand how negative thinking can impact our wellbeing
To be able to reframe negative thinking and identify ways to learn from setbacks
Next Steps: Rights, Responsibilties and ChallengesKnow your basic employment rights as an under 18.
Understand the responsibilities you have as young workers.
Be able to identify challenges of part-time work while studying.
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06/10/2025Buffer lesson / Extension: Next Steps: Understanding your first payslipTo know what a payslip shows
To understand the main deductions: Income Tax & National Insurance
To be able to spot key information on a real payslip
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413/10/2025Lesson 3: First aid To know the what is first aid and emergencies and the examples of when someone may need first aid treatment
To understand how to respond in an emergency situation and identify potential hazards that could cause and emergency
To be able to evaluate and recall the procedure to responding to emergencies and come up with personal safety strategies and travel safety, e.g. road, rail and water		H33, H31, H30Lesson 3: Diversity and PrejudiceLearning objectives:
To understand the definitions of diversity and prejudice.
Explore how diversity and prejudice could affect a person's self esteem.
Learn the dangerous effects of stereotypes.
R3, R38, R39, R40, R41Lesson 3: Physical and mental wellbeingLearning objectives:
You will be able to define physical and mental well-being
You will understand their interconnection, and identify strategies to promote and maintain good physical and mental health.
H1, H2, H4, H6 H7 H14Mental Health and Wellbeing: Recognising mental ill-health and when to get helpTo know what the signs are that someone might be struggling with mental health issues
To understand when and whom to tell if you are concerned about your own or someone else mental health
To be able to describe the range of support available for those with mental health problems, including how best to access local services		Health Independence: Health Services and DonationsTo be able to navigate the range of NHS services available for our mental and physical health To understand when to use emergency services and what non-urgent services are available to us To know about the different options for making blood, organ and stem cell donations and why they are neededPoS Spring 2 Health and Wellbeing - Independence PoS refs: H3, H4, H11, H13, H14, H15,
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20/10/2025Health Independence: Health Services and DonationsContinued
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HALF TERM27/10/2025Half term
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503/11/2025Building RelationshipsL1 - Healthy & Unhealthy RelationshipsTo know the features of committed, stable, healthy relationships and to describe the qualities of a positive friendship
To understand how to identify those qualities and different ways to be a good friend.
To be able to Identify places someone struggling with friendship to go for support
R1, R2, R7, R10, Lesson 4: Energy drinks and tobaccoLearning objectives:
Explore the short and long term effects of energy drinks and tobacco.
How to use different tactics they can have when helping friends under the influence or saying 'no' to consumption.
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H29, H31, H5, R42, R44		Lesson 4 VapingWe will be able to:
assess the potential impact of influences and marketing on young people’s behaviour related to vaping
explain the consequences of vaping, including the environmental cost
analyse ways to challenge influences and misconceptions about vaping		H5, H23, H24, H25, H26, H27, H28, Exploring Influence: Teens and VapingTo know how vaping can specifically affect the teenage brain
To understand what the harmful effects of vaping are
To be able to gather and analyse evidence from multiple sources to inform our views		Not included in PSHE Association PoS
But will include: H49		Mock ExamsMock ExamsPoS Spring 2 Health and Wellbeing - Independence PoS refs: H3, H4, H11, H13, H14, H15,
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617/11/2025L2 - Positive Online Relationships To know and identify how communicating with friends, or others, online differs from face to face friendships and relationships.
To understand and describe way to keep friendships safe, positive and healthy when communicating online.
To be able to explain risks associated with meeting people online, and identify steps to take if an online relationship feels unhealthy, unsafe, or negative.
R13, R14, R17, Lesson 5: Medicinal/recreational drugs and managing influences Learning objectives:
Explore legal and illegal drugs including the short and long term effects.
Determine how you can manage influences.
H23, H24, H25, H26, H27, H29, H31, H5, R42, R44Lesson 5 - Drugs and AlcoholExploring the differences between legal and illegal drugs
Exploring stimulants, depressants and their effects
The effect of drugs in the communities
H5, H23, H24, H25, H26, H27, H28, Exploring Influence: Substance use and assessing riskTo know how alcohol and other drugs affect decision-making
To understand how to assess the risks of substance use when travelling, socialising or alone
To be able to explain ways to keep safe and support friends when socialising in situations involving alcohol or other drugs		PoS Spring 2 Health and Wellbeing - Exploring Indluence
PoS refs: H19, H20, H21, R20, R35, R36,
R37		Health Independence: Cancer AwarenessTo know what breast cancer and testicular cancer is and how it can affect us
To understand the difference between the facts and the myths in relation to cancer causes
To be able to confidently check our bodies regularly for signs of cancer
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24/11/2025Health Independence: Cancer AwarenessContinued
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701/12/2025L3 - Consent To know what the term consent means, both legally and ethically and why it is so important.
To understand how to recognize when a person is consenting and when the are not and explain how consent is sought given, and not given in a healthy relationship
To be able to describe and demonstrate what to say and do to seek the consent of another person.
R24, R25, R26, R27, R29, R30, R31Lesson 6: Managing online presence, choices and influences Learning objectives:
Understand what is a digital footprint and how is affects us
How can we manage our online presence
H3, H30, H32, R17, L19, L20, L21, L22, L23, L24, L25, L26, L28Lesson 6: Gangs and knife crimeLearning outcomes:
Understand the dangers of gang and knife crime
Understand why people get into gang and knife crime
Understand how to navigate peer pressure
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To understand ways to be a positive influence on peers in relation to substance use
To be able to describe strategies for managing peer influences in contexts where young people are increasingly independent		INSET DAYINSET DAY
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08/12/2025Health Independence: Influence, Self Expression and Cosmetic ProceduresTo know how internal and external influences can affect self-expression and feelings about body image
To understand laws and regulations relating to cosmetic procedures and sunbed use and evaluate their risks
To be able to make informed decisions relating to sunbeds and cosmetic procedures
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815/12/2025L4 - Pubery - Emotional Changeshealtghy routines- influence on health puberty and unwanted contact.
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Lesson 7: Resisting peer pressureLearning objectives
I can define peer pressure and give examples of how it can happen online

I can consider how a good friend should behave

I can give advice to others about how to resist peer pressure online and offline 		R1,R9,R10 R42,R43,R44Lesson 7: Managing online presence and social mediaStudents will learn about their digital footprint, the affects it can have and how to manage it. Students will develop their understanding of social media pressure and how they can create a positive space online.H3, H30, H32, R17, L19, L20, L21, L22, L23, L24, L25, L26, L28Exploring Influence: Help seeking and sources of supportTo know what the wider physical and psychological consequences are of substance use
To understand what addiction/dependency is and how it can affect individuals
To be able to identify sources of support and evaluate and challenge potential barriers to seeking support		Health Independence: Influence, Self Expression and Cosmetic ProceduresContinued
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05/01/2026Relationship Communication: Personal Values, Rights and TrustTo know what values are in terms of what behaviours we each hold as most important in our relationships
To understand what we all have rights that must be respected in healthy relationships
To be able to describe how people’s values can vary and this can influence how they understand trust, expectation and boundaries in their relationships		PoS Spring 2 Relationships - Communication in Relationships PoS refs: H26, H27, H28, H29, R16,
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912/01/2026Developing Skills and Aspirations Developing skills and aspirations (Teamwork and Enterprising) Problem solving and team work Students will understand the importance of developing skills and setting aspirations for their future. Students will develop their key problem-solving and teamwork skills. Students will do this through practical activities. Students will then take time to reflect on their experiences and set goals for skill development and future aspirations. This lesson allows students to start thinking about their future and planning how they can achieve this, whilst developing the necessary skills for working life e.g. teamwork skills. R15, R39, L1,L4, l5,L9, L10,L12Introduction to contraceptionStudents will gain an derstanding of why contraception is necessary, what types of contraception is out there and how they can access it.H35GCSE optionsStudents will weigh out their options for GCSE courses. Students will consider what they would like to do in the future and how their choices could impact that now. L1,L2,L3,L6,L7Challenging Prejudice/LGBTQIA+:Gender and SexTo be able to describe the difference between gender and sex, as well as being able to use gender related terms correctly
To understand why sex and gender can be a controversial topic of discussion
To understand some of the issues that non-cisgendered people face today		H26Relationship Communication: Communication and ReadinessTo know what factors affect readiness to take part in different kinds of intimacy
To understand that there are different ways to express intimacy and how people can communicate about their comfort and preferences
To be able to describe strategies to manage pressurised situations and seek support.
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19/01/2026Aspirations for the future and career choicesStudents will learn how to develop self-awareness by identifying personal and academic strengths and interests. Students will then increase motivation by setting aspirational goals. Students will learn about different careers and routes to employment.
L1,L2,L3,L4,L5R22Relationship Communication: Challenges and AbuseTo know what unhealthy and abusive behaviours look and feel like
To understand why unhealthy and abusive behaviors are wrong and how people can be affected by them
To be able to recognise abusive behaviours in intimate relationships, regardless of gender, and be able to seek support for yourself or others
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1026/01/2026Career Aspiration & Challenging streotypes about the information, advice and guidance available to them on next steps and careers; how to access appropriate support and opportunities. about the labour market, local, national and international employment opportunitiesL4,L6,L7Change, loss and bereavementStudents will discuss how loss and change impacts them and their mental health. Students will discuss coping strategies and understand where they can go for helpChallenging Prejudice/LGBTQ+: Peace and ActivismTo be able to define what activism is
To understand what your role in activism can be and consider what types of activism work best in different situations
To know about several key activists, or acts of activism, which were led by LGBTQIA+ people, or which brought about improved rights for LGBTQIA+ peopl		H26Relationship Communication: Challenges and AbuseContinued
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01/02/2026Identity and the world of workStudents will learn about employment trends and how they can inform decision making. Students will learn how to manage emotions relating to future employment andFinancial decisionsSaving and borrowing Students will look at bank accounts, saving methods and the affects of borrowing money and how it impacts your credit score. Students will discuss what things they may need to save for. L16,L17,18,L19, Safer internet day assembly, Families: Committed RelationshipsTo know what the legal rights and consequences of marriage and civil partnerships are
To understand and explore reasons for and against legally binding relationships
To be able to debunk myths like ‘common law marriage’ and clarify when marriages are legally valid
PoS Summer 1 Relationsips - Families PoS refs: H30, H31, H32, H33, R4, R11,
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1109/02/2026about the information, advice and guidance available to them on next steps and careers; how to access appropriate support and opportunities. about the labour market, local, national and international employment opportunitiesL4,L6,L7career choices.Extra lesson to be addedInset Day Friday 13th February

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23/02/2026Families: Committed RelationshipsContinuedPoS Summer 1 Relationsips - Families PoS refs: H30, H31, H32, H33, R4, R11,
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1202/03/2026Finacial Decision MakingSponsored Readding Competition Session to be arranged by Mr BallHealthy relationships Students will learn about the features of healthy and unhealthy relationships,R1, R2, R3Gambling, financial choices and debtStudents will understand how gambling becomes an addicition. Students will analyse case studies of how gambling has impacted peoples lives. Students will understand what debt is, how people come into it and ways to try and avoid it or manage it. L16,L18,L19Financial Decision Making: Money ManagementTo become more aware of the costs of living and more confident with your ability to manage money
To understand what a budget is and why it is so important
To understand how to calculate your own income and expenditure to create your own budgets		PoS Autumn 2 Living in the wider world - Financial decision making
PoS refs: H25, R38, L16, L17, L18, L19,
L20, L25		Families: Fertility and Routes to ParenthoodTo know how fertility changes over a person’s lifetime
To understand what factors can affect a person’s fertility and how to maintain a healthy pregnancy
To be able describe different routes to parenthood
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09/03/2026including online and how to maintain respectful relationships.Families: Fertility and Routes to ParenthoodContinued
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1316/03/2026Saving, Spedning, Budgeting Saving borrowing budgeting and making finacial choices. How to make safe finacial choices, About ethical and unethical business practises.H32,L15,L16,L17,L18Boundaries and consentStudents learn how to how to assertively communicate and negotiate boundaries in
relationships. Students will understand about the law relating to consent and how to seek, give, and
not give consent.		R24,R26,R27, R30,R31ConsentStudents will recap their knowledge of consent and discuss how it can affect people mentally and physically. Students will look at real life cases and understand the legl implications. R19,R25,R26,R27Financial Decision Making: Saving, Debts and LoansTo know the difference between how you would use a current account and a savings account
To understand what the key considerations are before you borrow money
To know what steps to take if you find yourself in financial difficulties 		Families: Pregacy OutcomesTo know what options are available in the event of an unplanned pregnancy
To understand the influences that affect decisions about pregnancy, including views on abortion
To be able explain where and how to access impartial advice and medical and emotional support
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1413/04/2026Diversity, Prejudice & BullyingFriendship and bullyingStudents will understand what bullying is and come up with their definition. Students will explore friendship breakdowns, bullying and how to navigate these. Students will analyse case studies of bullying and come up with ideas in ways that it could be handled. Students will learn the difference between banter and bullying. Students will think objectively about bullying and how it can affect the victims of bullying, but also the consequences for the bully.LGBTQ+ inclusivityStudents will learn about the LGBTQ+ community, sexual orientation, gender identity and diversity. Students will understand how to navigate appropriate language, the challenges the community faces and how we can be supportive.R1,R14,R22Relationships and sex in the mediaStudents will explore how relationships and sex are portrayed in the media and how this can affect people. Students will learn how to navigate influences from the media and understand the difference between reality and manufactured.R8,R43,R44,R45,Extremism and Radicalisation: PREVENT Recognising signsTo understand what Prevent is and how discrimination can link to radicalisation and extremism
To know what I can do to recognise the signs of radicalisation and extremism
To be aware of the support and services available if I or someone I know is being radicalised		PoS Summer 1 Relationships - Addressing Extremism and Radicalisation
PoS refs: R5, R6, R9, R10, R14, R28,
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L29		Families: Change, Loss and GriefStudents will learn:
• about the effects of change, loss, and grief
• strategies for managing these and accessing support		PoS Summer 1 Relationsips - Families PoS refs: H30, H31, H32, H33, R4, R11,
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1527/04/2026Diversity (Black history Month) celebrating diversity. SextingStudents will learn strategies to assess readiness for intimacy and manage pressure in relationships. Students will learn how to manage requests to share intimate images, including where, when and how to report concerns. Students will learn the law of sharing images.R15,R16STI'sStudents will understand what STI's are, how they are spread, how they can be prevented and how you can seek help for treatment. Students will also gain understanding of legal implications of knowlingly spreading STI's without consulting your partners.H27,H28,H35,H36Extremism and Radicalisation: Toxic Support NetworksTo understand the key terms Misogyny and Incel
To be able to analyse the usefulness of the internet for support
To conclude how best to seek online advice		Building for the future
Self-efficacy, stress management, and
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04/05/2026Building for the future
Self-efficacy, stress management, and
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1611/05/2026Prejudice & DiscriminationSelf-Worth - romance and friendships(including online) and relationship boundariesH1,R2,R9,R11,R13,R14Managing conflict Students will develop skills in how to manage conflict, coping mechanisms and where they can seek help.R17, R18, R19,ContraceptionStudents will repcar contraception and the importance of it. Students will understand the different reasons for contraception and explore the different types that can be used.H27,H28,H35,H36Extra lesson to be addedBuilding for the future
Self-efficacy, stress management, and
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1701/06/2026Health and Puberty Relationships and boundariesStudents will look at setting boundaries in toxic friendships. Students will look at forming relationships with others, acknowledging boundaries and how to assertively set boundaries.H1,R2,R9,R11,R13,R14Maintaining positive mental healthStudents will learn about the importance of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing and how to maintain these.H1,H2,H3,H4,H8Cancer awarenessStudents will learn about how they can check themselves for cancer and learn about the ways they can get help.
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RSE Healthy Relationships: Intimacy and PleasureTo know what enthusiastic consent looks and feels like
To understand how to assess the importance of readiness for intimacy as an individual and as a couple
To be able to explain the role that communication and respect play in healthy relationships and consent		PoS Spring 1 Relationships - Healthy Relationships PoS refs: R1, R2, R3, R6, R7, R8, R14,
R15, R18, R19, R22, R28, R29, R30, R31		Small group work in ASD hub GCSE Exams
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1815/06/2026Communicating onlineStudents will learn to communicate safely online
and to recognise bullying in all its forms, strategies for challenging bullying, including online.
Students will learn about the dangers of communicating online.		H1,R2,R9,R11,R13,R14Importance of physical activityStudents will learn about the link between physical and mental wellbeing. Students will learn how to recognise and manage influences and make healthy,
informed decisions about maintaining physical health and how to access appropriate support in relation to mental and
physical health.		H8,H10,H12,H14First aidStudents will explore different types of first aid, what they need to do in emergency situations and how they can get help.H33,H24RSE Healthy Relationships: Impacts of PornographyTo know the law relating to pornography and sharing explicit images
To understand the impact pornography can have on people’s understanding and expectations of consent
To be able to challenge inaccurate and dangerous messages perpetuated by pornography, about sexuality, gender, and consent
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1929/06/2026Body satisfaction and self acceptanceStudents will discuss the importance of self acceptance. Students will discuss the obstacles we face as a society when it comes to body satisfaction and self acceptance. Students will write down positive mantras and thoughts about themselves to keep positive wellbeing.H1,R2,R9,R11,R13,R14British ValuesStudents will develop their understanding of fundamental British values. Students will explore the core British values e.g. tolerance, rule of law, democracy, liberty and respect.Revision methodsStudents will explore different revision methods that will work best for them. Students will create a revision timetable, prepping them for year 10. RSE Healthy Relationships: Expectations, Pressure, Persuasion and CoercionTo know when asking for consent becomes inappropriately pressurising or persuasive
To understand that everyone has a right to not give, or withdraw consent, and challenge victim-blaming narratives
To be able to explain the legal consequences of pressure, persuasion, and coercion in relation to consent
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2013/07/2026Puberty and managing change Students will learn about puberty and the changes that come along with it. Students will learn about the difficulties of going through puberty and learn tips to help them navigate and support eachother through it. H5, H13,H14,H15,H16,H17,H18,H20,H22Extra lesson to be added
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Understand the dangers of gang and knife crime
Understand why people get into gang and knife crime
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