PSHE

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Colossians 3:12

Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) Education

Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education is integral to a lifelong learning process in which students are guided to make responsible, informed and thoughtful decisions. As a Catholic community, PSHE also encourages students to recognise that they have been uniquely created in the image and likeness of God, and to understand their inherent dignity, worth and value. Through the curriculum, students are encouraged to develop the knowledge, skills and virtues needed to build healthy relationships, make positive choices and contribute to the communities in which they live.

Taught primarily in tutor groups, PSHE provides opportunities for students to develop their confidence, communication and emotional literacy through discussion and reflection. We aim to create a safe, respectful and non-judgemental environment in which students can ask questions, listen to different perspectives and develop their understanding of themselves and others.

The knowledge, skills and attributes developed through PSHE help pupils to stay healthy and safe and prepare them for life and work in modern Britain. When taught well, PSHE education supports pupils in achieving their academic potential by promoting wellbeing and addressing issues that may affect their ability to learn, such as anxiety, unhealthy relationships and poor decision-making. PSHE helps pupils to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society who understand their rights and responsibilities, recognise healthy and unhealthy behaviours, and understand the importance of respecting themselves and others. From making responsible decisions about alcohol and online behaviour to preparing for further education, employment and adult life, PSHE helps pupils to navigate many of the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities they will encounter as they grow.

Our PSHE programme also responds to relevant issues in society and develops core skills including communication, teamwork, resilience, empathy and critical thinking. It therefore forms a fundamental part of students' journey through school and contributes to a holistic approach to education that recognises the importance of their social, moral, spiritual and personal development alongside academic achievement.

As a Catholic school, our PSHE and Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) programme is rooted in our Catholic ethos and understanding of the dignity of every human person. Alongside a range of carefully selected resources, we use Ten Ten Resources, which have been specifically created to support Catholic schools in delivering Relationships and Health Education within a Catholic framework. This enables students to explore important aspects of growing up, relationships, health and wellbeing while reflecting on the values of dignity, respect, love, responsibility, compassion and service.

We are committed to ensuring that parents and carers have clear and accessible information about what is taught. Parents and carers can also read the Department for Education's statutory RSHE guidance and its guide for parents and carers. "