PSHE,RSE Curriculum
The Personal Development Curriculum is made up of six composites which are the primary delivery methods of Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Relationship and Sex Education (RSE). The six composites are:
- Citizenship and British Values
- Careers and Financial Education
- Equal Opportunities and Protected Characteristics
- Online Safety
- Healthy Pupils and Relationship and Sex Education
- Pupil Character and Developing Confidence and Resilience
PSHE learning takes place through:
- Personal Development Time
- Assemblies
- Clubs and Societies
- Guest speaker curriculum
- Enrichment Opportunities
- Charity Work
- Focus days, weeks and months
- Student Leadership
- Student engagement with local community
- Student engagement with the wider world
Relationship and Sex Education
Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) is the foundation of the Personal Development Curriculum, focusing on providing students with the life-skills that will enable them to make informed decisions and protect themselves against harmful and exploitative situations and how to form healthy relationships. RSE is therefore essential in safeguarding students.
The curriculum for RSE follows the requirements set out in statutory guidance. The curriculum is age-appropriate and builds upon the knowledge each year. RSE is delivered by a combination of trained colleagues, local partners and guest speakers which have included:
Maidstone Sexual Health Clinic- Contraception
The Boobettes- The Importance of Cancer Checks
County Lines/ The Police
‘Risk It’ Behaviour Programme
Our Personal Development Curriculum aims to help pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to manage their lives, now and in the future. These skills and attributes help pupils to stay healthy, safe and prepare them for life and work in modern Britain. Our full detailed aims can be found in our PSHE policy.
Our Guest Speakers Curriculum
As a school we aim to enrich students Personal Development experiences through a range of guest speakers and workshops throughout the academic year.
Active Citizenship
As a school we promote active citizenship and have been fortunate to hear from a range of individuals involved in local and national government.
Local MP Helen Whatley - The school hosted Local MP Helen Whatley speaking to students about the role and function of a Member of Parliament.
Lord Colgrain-Lessons from the House of Lords - Lord Colgrain, through the Lessons to the Lords programme, visited and spoke to students about his role as a member of the House of Lords and worked specifically with our Student Council on issues important to them.
The UK Parliament Outreach Team - The school also hosted a visit from the UK Parliament Education Team who spoke to students about the role and function of the Houses of Parliament.
Kent Youth County Council - Our own Student Politicians, who are all members of the Kent Youth County Council (KYCC), led assemblies during UK Parliament Week on their role in the KYCC and how young people can have their voices heard.
HHJ Catherine Brown, Canterbury Combined Court - As well as Government figures, students have also heard from other guest speakers from the British Constitution including HHJ Catherine Brown, Canterbury Combined Court who discussed the role and function of the court system.
Amnesty International on Human Rights - Amnesty International led an assembly discussing Human Rights and Human Right Violations. The British Red Cross has also led assemblies on Asylum Seekers and Refugees; with a focus on the local context of asylum seekers, organised gangs and Channel Crossings.
Keeping healthy and safe
To develop students' awareness of their own personal health and safety, several guest speakers met with our students.
British Transport Police and Network Rail - Discussed how students can keep themselves safe on the railways.
Road Safety team Kent County Council - Kent County Council spoke to students about Road and Car Safety.
Kent Fire and Rescue - Kent Fire and Rescue led on assemblies discussing fire safety and what to do in emergencies.
Kent Police - Kent Police met with students to discuss online safety and Hate crimes.
Switch Café - Switch Cafe delivered their assembly on Risk Taking behaviour and criminal activity. Assemblies are also led by Imago and discuss Young Carers.
The British Red Cross - To promote health and wellbeing, British Red Cross delivered First Aid training to our students.
Kooth - Kooth delivered assemblies and workshops on Mental Health and how to keep a positive Mental Health.
The Boobettes - The Boobettes charity delivered assemblies to students about the importance of checking for cancer.
Maidstone Sexual Health Clinic - Met with students to provide information on Sexually Transmitted Infections and contraception.
