Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE)

Ethos and Aims

PSHE and RSHE at Linton Village College

At Linton Village College, student wellbeing, safety and personal development are at the heart of everything we do. Our Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) and Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum help students develop the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to lead healthy, safe and fulfilling lives.

Through an integrated PSHE, RSHE and Citizenship programme, students explore relationships, physical and mental health, personal safety, and life in modern Britain. We aim to equip young people to make informed decisions, manage the challenges of adolescence and become confident, responsible members of society.

A key purpose of our PSHE curriculum is to support students in developing the qualities of the Linton Learner. Through discussion, reflection and real-world learning, students are encouraged to become caring individuals who show empathy, respect and compassion for others, and independent learners who can think critically, make informed choices and take responsibility for their own wellbeing and future aspirations.

Our curriculum is regularly reviewed to ensure that learning is relevant, inclusive and reflective of contemporary issues. Alongside classroom lessons, students benefit from a wide range of pastoral, enrichment and extracurricular opportunities, including support through our Wellbeing Hub.

We work closely with students, parents, carers and staff to ensure our provision continues to meet the needs of our community.

PSHE is taught in mixed-ability groups through fortnightly one-hour lessons delivered by a dedicated team of teachers. At Key Stage 3, students also receive fortnightly financial literacy lessons to develop their understanding of economic wellbeing, money management and future financial decision-making.

Curriculum Themes

Our PSHE curriculum is organised around three core themes:

· Relationships

· Health and Wellbeing

· Living in the Wider World

Curriculum Overview

Please see the curriculum overview map below for details of the topics studied in each year group.

RSHE Lesson Examples

Examples of RSHE learning at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 can be found below.