PSHCE

Curriculum Vision

PSHCE at LPGS is a valuable opportunity for students to develop critical thinking skills, become engaged with the wider world and gain a better understanding of themselves and their opinions. Central is that our students are listened to, challenged and learn to be able to accept challenge, or agreed with.

A bespoke curriculum, we follow the Statutory Requirements as identified by the DfE, as well as topics which are particularly relevant our context at a local and national level. The main three areas of Health and Well Being, Healthy Relationships and Living in the Wider World form the overriding annual structure with topics revisited at an age-appropriate level. Resources recommended by the PSHE Association and other reputable organisations are at the foundation of the curriculum design. PSHCE is taught in one lesson per fortnight in KS3 and in Tutor times in KS4 and KS5. We include drop down days and invite visiting speakers where appropriate. Bi-weekly Tutor time activity from our Feminism and Diversity Champions and Careers team are a fundamental part of our broad offer.

Central to the content are our school values of Belonging, Equality, Kindness, Ambition, Respect and Determination and these underpin our entire curriculum, whether in the way we listen and respond to each other, or exploring issues, enabling students to consider and articulate their ideas.

Ultimately the purpose of our PSHE curriculum is to deliver a curriculum which is accessible to all and enables our children to become healthy, independent, and responsible members of society.