PSE

Years 6, 7 and 8

In years 6, 7 and 8, PSE is covered by a wide ranging mixture of activities designed to positively involve all the pupils to work with their own experiences. Use is made of drama, role-play and multi-media, as well as more formal class activities and discussions. By its very nature, the precise subject content is tailored to the needs of the individual class but each year’s course covers learning objectives designed to:

• Develop confidence and responsibility while making the most of the children’s abilities.
• Prepare the pupils to play an active role as citizens.
• Build an awareness of how to develop a healthy, safer lifestyle.
• Make informed choices.
• Show how to develop good relationships and respect differences between people.

The subjects covered in each year are specified in more detail below.

Year 6

Recognise their worth as individuals by identifying positive things about themselves and their achievements, seeing their mistakes, making amends and setting personal goals.
Identify the range of jobs carried out by people they know and to understand how they can develop skills to make their own contribution in the future.
To begin to develop an understanding of how to look after money and realise that future wants and needs may be met through saving.
Why and how rules and laws are made and enforced, why different rules are needed in different situations and how to take part in making and changing rules.
To realise the consequences of anti-social and aggressive behaviour, such as bullying and racism, on individuals and communities.
Learn about how the body changes as they approach puberty.

Year 7

Reflect on and assess their strengths in relation to personality, work and leisure.
Recognise how others see them and give and receive constructive feedback.
Recognise the emotions associated with change caused by separation and new family members, and how to deal positively with their feelings.
Understand the physical and emotional changes that take place at puberty.
Within the context of relationships learn about reproduction and contraception.
Understand that good relationships and a balance between work, leisure and exercise can promote physical and mental health.
Develop an awareness of differing cultural norms within our society.

Year 8

Empathise with the differences between people, understanding the effects of stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination.
Recognise the emotions caused by death and divorce and how to deal with them.
Consider emotional and physical health. Begin to learn about sexual relationships.
Recognise pressures which threaten personal safety, including abusing alcohol and using illicit substances. Learning how to resist and get help.