P.S.H.R.E.

Topic 1 - Growing Up

In this topic students explore what is meant by healthy friendships, what we mean by racism and how we can be anti-racist and discuss issues linked to growing up. This topic will include lessons on puberty, adolescence and managing emotions. The aim of the lessons is to ensure that our students can learn and understand what changes are happening for them, how they can manage these and where to go for support with these.

Topic 1 - World Religions

In this topic students explore some world religions and look at where different belief systems come from and how they may change over time. Students explore what it means to have religions belief and how this might impact on a person and the wider community. Students also look at some examples of religious pilgrimages and why these are important for some people.

Topic 2 - Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe

In this topic students explore how to keep themselves safe in the community and also online. We also look at a range of topics linked to health education such as the importance of good sleep habits, what vaccinations are and what is meant by organ donation. We also explore the ethical issues around these things and discuss why different people may have different opinions and attitudes towards these things. We also look at stress management and ways of managing this in a healthy way.

Topic 2 - Christianity

In this topic students explore the main beliefs that Christians have and look at where these have come from and why they are important to many people around the world. We also look in more detail at some of the beliefs (such as the Ten Commandments) and explore how this may impact on the norms and values of the world today. We will also have some lessons that are 'seasonal' and tie in to particular times of the year (e.g. lessons linked to Advent and Easter)

Topic 1 - What is a Healthy Lifestyle

In this topic students explore how to have a healthy lifestyle and what this looks like in 'day-to-day' life. This covers the importance of balanced diets, ensuring you get enough exercise, the dangers of drugs, alcohol, smoking and vaping. Students are also given lots of information about how to have a healthy lifestyle and how to make healthy choices. This topic also covers some information about keeping yourself safe on a day to day basis and looks at issues such as county lines and how this can affect their age group.

Topic 1 - What is Islam

In this topic students explore the main beliefs that Muslims have and look at where these have come from and why they are important to many people around the world. We also look in more detail at some of the beliefs and practices (such as Ramadan) and explore how this may impact on Muslims around the world today.

Topic 2 - What Are Harmful Beliefs?

In this topic we explore what we mean by 'harmful beliefs' and how these can impact on everyone negatively today. We explore themes such as unconscious bias, sexism, radicalisation and extremism. We look at what where these beliefs may come from, how to recognise them and how we can address these as individuals and as a community.

Topic 2 - Sikhism

In this topic students explore the main beliefs that Sikhs have and look at where these have come from and why they are important to many people around the world. We also look in more detail at some of the beliefs and practices (such as the 5Ks of Sikhism) and explore how these may impact on Sikhs around the world today.

Topic 1 - Making Safe Choices

In this topic we explore how to make safe choices and how to recognise and respond to any warning signs that someone could be in danger. We look at issues such as county lines, substance misuse and problematic gambling. We also look at issues around body image and how unrealistic media portrayals can create issues around this. We also ensure that students are aware of what to do if they see any signs of these issues and how to report their concerns.

Topic 1 - Religious Festivals

In this topic we explore what religious festivals are and what the history to these are. We compare a range of different religious festivals from different religions and look at what they may have in common and how they may differ. We explore how religious belief and culture can both play a part in religious festivals and how one can influence the other. We also have some seasonal lessons that will tie in with certain parts of the year (e.g. Lent and Ash Wednesday).

Topic 2 - Managing Relationships

In this topic we explore what healthy relationships look like and how to identify warning signs for unhealthy relationships. We also look at warning signs for domestic abuse and the different forms this can take. We look at the legal frameworks around marriage and how different types of relationships have different legal implications. We also look at consent and contraception and the importance of these issues.