‘The national curriculum states that ‘all schools should
make provision for personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE),
drawing on good practice'. (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum)
At Court Fields School, our broad and balanced PSHE
curriculum programme enables students to develop the powerful knowledge, skills
and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe whilst preparing
them for all the challenges of life in 21st century post-pandemic Britain.
Delivered through weekly tutor time sessions, our curriculum
aims to develop curiosity, critical-thinking, self-esteem, empathy and
resilience in three main areas: health and wellbeing, relationships (RSE) and
living in the wider world.
Our PSHE curriculum aims to make a discernible impact on the
outcomes for all students, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged
students. The content is tailored to meet the needs of Court Fields students
who will revisit topics and themes several times throughout KS3 and 4. We aim to
provide students with a knowledge of their world, locally, nationally and
globally and enable them to become successful, active and happy citizens.
At Key Stage 3: students build on the knowledge and
understanding, attributes and values they have acquired and developed during
primary phase. Our KS3 PSHE curriculum addresses the changes that young people
experience, beginning with transition to secondary school, the challenges of
adolescence and students increasing independence. Pupils learn to manage
diverse relationships, their online lives and the increasing influence of peers
and the media.
At Key Stage 4: students deepen the knowledge and
understanding acquired during key stage 3, revisiting topics and themes in more
complexity or depth. Our KS4 PSHE curriculum reflects the fact that students
are moving towards an independent role in adult life, taking greater
responsibility for themselves and others; it equips them to grasp and tackle
the opportunities and challenges of modern life.
