• Physical Health: Students learn about nutrition, physical activity, sleep, dental health, and first aid. Lessons address drug and alcohol awareness and making informed health choices.
• Mental Health: Resilience, emotional well-being, and seeking support are emphasized. Students also explore how to support others in their community.
• Growing and Changing: Lessons prepare students for puberty and adolescence, focusing on self-awareness and strategies for managing transitions.
• Personal and Digital Safety: Students learn to stay safe both online and offline by recognizing risks, protecting privacy, and avoiding harmful content.

• Relationships and Sex Education (RSE): RSE covers building respectful, healthy relationships, including topics like consent, sexual health, and navigating intimacy responsibly.
• Bullying and Discrimination: Lessons promote inclusivity, teaching students how to respond to and prevent bullying and discrimination.
• Communication Skills: Anger management, conflict resolution, and assertive communication skills help students build positive relationships and navigate challenges constructively.

• Media and Digital Literacy: Students critically assess information, recognize misleading narratives, and navigate media responsibly.
• Money and Careers: Financial literacy is taught through lessons on budgeting, saving, and career planning.
• Study Skills: Students develop effective habits, including time management, goal setting, and exam preparation.
• Guidance with Careers Office: The Careers Office provides support for GCSE and A-Level options, personal statements, university interviews, internships, and career pathways.
• Citizenship and Society: Citizenship education emphasizes European Citizenship, democratic values, and human rights. Students explore the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their role in global challenges.
• Life at University: Students prepare for independent living with lessons on budgeting, cooking, and personal safety, ensuring a smooth transition to adulthood.

The PSHCE curriculum incorporates project-based learning to foster the 4 Cs of 21st-century skills:

• Critical Thinking: Students analyze complex issues, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
• Communication: Lessons develop clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, including managing conflicts and expressing ideas confidently.
• Collaboration: Students learn to work effectively in teams, respect diverse perspectives, and achieve shared goals.
• Creativity: The curriculum encourages innovative thinking and the ability to generate practical solutions to real-world challenges.

These skills are integrated throughout the curriculum to ensure students are prepared for success in a dynamic, interconnected world.