Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHEE), including Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), is an important part of life at our school. It is at the heart of our values and ethos, helping pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to understand themselves and the world around them.

Our PSHEE/RSE curriculum supports pupils to grow into healthy, safe, independent and responsible young people. It helps them to build respect and tolerance, prepare for the opportunities and challenges of modern Britain, and develop the maturity needed for adult life.

PSHEE is woven into everyday school life. It is part of tutor time, our pastoral care and behaviour management approach, and is also delivered through dedicated lessons led by a specialist teacher. These lessons follow a spiral curriculum, meaning that children revisit important themes each year at a deeper level. Learning is further supported through assemblies, visiting speakers, and careers guidance.

In PSHEE, pupils learn valuable life skills such as decision-making, managing risks, good communication, and self-regulation. They explore and respect different values and cultures, learn about honesty and respect in relationships, and develop empathy for others. They also gain important knowledge about physical, emotional and mental health, as well as how to stay safe both online and offline. Lessons cover age-appropriate topics such as puberty, consent, healthy relationships, online safety, harassment and personal boundaries.

We have updated our curriculum this year to reflect the latest government guidance, making sure it is both relevant and up to date for our pupils.

At each stage, pupils benefit from careers education, guidance from qualified advisors, and opportunities such as work experience in Years 10 and 11. Our careers programme runs across all year groups to ensure pupils are well-prepared for their future pathway