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“Pupils’ personal development is excellent and fully meets the School’s aim of developing self-confidence and independent young people who have a strong sense of community.” ISI Report 2012

“Pupils’ personal development is enhanced by a comprehensive personal, social and health education (PSHE) programme” ISI Inspection 2012

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Fortnightly time-tabled PSHE lesson with tutors. Time also available during the extended Wednesday morning tutor time Programme enhanced by a collapsed timetable day in November Designed to complement the Junior Science curriculum and Extended Studies Programme.

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Autumn Term: ground rules, anxieties, expectations and study skills, learning styles, friendships, organisation Spring Term: bullying, families and feelings, self esteem, internet safety Summer Term: revision and exam preparation, challenge booklet (team building and building positive relationships)

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Basic drug facts: LACUAK Alcohol: LACUAK Safer Social Networking: RWA Cyber Bullying: PJM Study Skills: SJS Basic Budgeting: Barclays

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Junior Science addresses several PSHE themes.

Cell division, specialised cells, tissues and organs help with understanding health; series of lessons on puberty, reproductive systems and contraception; sequence of lessons on energy and fuels encourages debates on environmental issues Extended Studies includes topics on conservation, first aid, food and nutrition, international awareness and dance (team work) Nursing staff cover menstruation (girls only) and personal hygiene with pupils in small groups

“The behaviour code, and the system of rewards through the merit system are reinforced by an effective PSHE programme” ISI Inspection 2012

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Short PSHE lessons delivered by tutors during Wednesday morning tutor time (2 year programme) Programme enhanced by two collapsed timetable days in January – one for each year group 2nd Years follow a 4 week ICT project on the social, ethical and moral impact of ICT. 3rd Year pupils sit COA careers profiling test as part of the School’s careers programme (October) Citizenship covered in 3rd Year RS 3rd Year Biology covers nutrition, digestive system, respiration and smoking

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Autumn Term: organisation, bullying, benefits of sleep, consumer rights, smoking, fire safety, depression, relationships (parents, friends, opposite sex), self esteem, healthy lifestyles, managing strong feelings, assertiveness Spring Term: 2nd and 3rd Year PSHE Days, subject option choices, jobs, careers Summer Term: internet tracking and damaging sites, study skills, how to revise, summer health challenge (sun safety and healthy eating in alternate years)

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Internet Safety and Gaming: Childnet Communication Skills: SJS Friendships: Lorraine Lee Body Image: PEB Managing your Money: PS Why People Work: CJM

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Careers Matching (Kudos): CJM Mental Wellbeing: AD and Nurses Revision: SJS Politics (Voting Systems): NDC Harmful Substances (Drugs and Alcohol): LACAUK Ltd. Sex and Relationships (Delay and Respect): Helen Ellerby

“Pupils find PSHE lessons, which include guidance on internet safety, relevant and interesting and enjoy the many outside speakers.� ISI Inspection 2012

PSHE provision complements topics covered by academic subjects studied by all students e.g. three sciences address risk, environmental issues and sex education  GCSE RS, incorporating a Citizenship Short Course, taught to all 4th Year pupils  Guest speakers invited for 4th Year pupils cover: i.

Drug education: LACUAK Ltd ii.

Alcohol: Amanda Simoes  4th Year Programme is enhanced by collapsed time-table day in October 

5th Year Private Study Periods used to cover: i.

Essay Writing and Revision (2 sessions): SJS ii.

Testicular and Cervical cancer: Roger Buchanen iii. Buzz without Booze: Southampton Youth Project ď ˝ All 4th Year pupils take Morrisby career profiling test. All 5th Year pupils have an individual careers interview ď ˝

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Internet Safety and Sexting: Childnet Personal Finance: SQ Self esteem: PEB Contraception: Helen Ellerby STIs: JMBW/ HMS Taking Notes: SJS

“Members of the sixth form also benefit from Open

Forum, a programme of stimulating lectures which encourage them to think more deeply about themselves and the world around them.� ISI Inspection 2012.

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PSHE delivered via the School’s Foundation Studies (General Studies) and Open Forum Programmes PSHE Coordinator and Head of Foundation Studies liaise closely as this is developed In addition to Foundation Studies programme, LACAUK deliver a session on drug and alcohol misuse to the Lower Sixth

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Run as series of presentations, mainly delivered by outside speakers, in both LVI and UVI Speakers chosen so that a wide range of topics are covered (travel, health, online profiles and social issues) Presentations intended to be thought provoking and to encourage students to see the world through the eyes of others

Combination of presentations and short courses that provide students with key skills and useful information ď ˝ Programme includes: i.

Study skills ii.

PSHE talks on sexual diversity, domestic abuse, mental health, HIV/ AIDS iii. IT skills iv. Introduction to financial management v.

Presentation skills vi. Introduction to UCAS and Higher Education vii. Politics ď ˝

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For students studying 3 rather than 4 subjects to A2 and who are not doing the Extended Project Students choose from a range of courses developed to suit all tastes and talents (some practical, some cerebral) Emphasis on enjoying new experiences and having a break from examination driven study

“The School ……… offers training in handling adolescent development and parenting issues” ISI Inspection 2012

Various PSHE Evening Talks and Workshops  Spring Term: i.

Legal and illegal drugs: LACAUK Ltd ii.

Internet safety: Childnet  Summer Term: i.

Understanding your Teenager’s Temperament: Lorraine Lee ii.

Life with a Teenager Evening: Parents choose 2 from a selection of 6 workshops 

Choice of 2 from 6 workshops:  Teenage mental health: Richard Moore  Self esteem and body image: Annie Davison  How to survive and enjoy your child’s teenage years: Jan Symes  Talking to your teenager about sex and contraception: Helen Ellerby  Eating disorders: Micki Bennett (iEAT)  Supporting your teenager’s learning: SJS

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1st Year 2 sessions on PSHE Day (drug facts, alcohol) 2nd Year Drugs covered in Junior Science (effect on behaviour, categories, beneficial and harmful effects, addiction, tolerance etc).

3rd Year Session on drugs, including alcohol and caffeine 4th Year Two 1 hr talks to whole year group– Alcohol (from recovering alcoholic), Illegal and Legal Drugs (effects on individuals and society) LVI 1.5 hr talk with discussion for whole year group on all aspects of drug use and misuse Parents Evening talk to parents about all forms of drugs

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1st Year Two sessions on PSHE Day: Safer Social Networking, Cyber Bullying Lower School Session on Internet Safety and Gaming during 2nd Year PSHE Day. Internet tracking and damaging sites covered in Wednesday morning sessions. 2nd Years follow 4 week ICT project on social, ethical and moral impact of ICT. 4th Year Session on sexting and e-safety during 4th Year PSHE Day LVI ICT sessions in FS cover e-safety, being a digital citizen.

Online profiles covered in Open Forum Parent Talk Evening talk to parents covering practical steps parents can take to minimise risks to which their child is exposed and to provide advice to share with their child

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1st year Human reproduction covered in Junior Science (name and function of male and female body parts, sexual intercourse and fertilisation, pregnancy and birth, menstrual cycle, puberty, methods of contraception). Menstruation covered by nursing staff with 1st Year girls Lower School One session of 3rd Year PSHE Day covers teenage relationships (delay and respect) Upper School Two sessions on 4th Year PSHE Day: contraception, STIs. Private study session during 5th Year covering testicular and cervical cancer. Human reproduction, inheritance and genetics and AIDS covered in GCSE Biology LVI Two sessions in LVI FS programme: sexual diversity, HIV/ AIDS Parents Evening workshop: Talking to Teenagers about Sex (part of Life with a Teenager Evening that runs every 2 years).

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1st year Session on 1st Year PSHE Day on Simple Budgeting Lower School Wednesday morning session on consumer rights. Session on managing your money during 2nd Year PSHE Day: 4th Year Session during 4th Year PSHE Day on personal finance LVI Series of sessions in FS programme: introduction to financial management

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Lower School (i) Five Wednesday morning sessions over 2 year programme: qualifications, decisions, careers progression, the right job for your personality, careers in the non-profit sector. (ii) One session on why people work during 2nd Year PSHE Day. Session on careers matching/ researching a career during 3rd Year PSHE Day. (iii) Careers option talks given to both 2nd and 3rd Year pupils before option choices (iv) 3rd Year pupils take COA careers profiling test in October Upper School Pupils introduced to Career Department facilities on tutor group basis. All 4th Year pupils take Morrisby Careers Profiling Test and receive individual feedback. Every 5th Year pupil receives individual careers interview 6th Form Students work with tutors/ Careers Department/ Director of Student Guidance as University applications and future careers considered.

Work experience placements organised for pupils who want them.

UCAS sessions, Personal Statement preparation, gap years covered in LVI FS. Individual advice, ongoing throughout LVI and UVI

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1st Year PSHE tutorial lessons cover mind maps, memory, learning styles, organisation, revision. One session on learning styles/ brain during PSHE Day Lower School Session on communication skills during 2nd Year PSHE Day. Session on revision on 3rd Year PSHE Day. Revision guidance given in Summer by tutors during group base via activities in Lower School Revision Guide.

Upper School Session on taking notes during 4th Year PSHE Day. Examination technique sessions run by RS Department before pupils sit first public examination.

Two 5th Year Private Study periods used to cover essay writing and revision.

Revision time-table activities during Wednesday group base before examination periods LVI Study skills and presentations covered in series of lessons in FS programme.

Parents Evening workshop: Helping Teenagers with Study Skills (part of Life with a Teenager Evening that runs every 2 years).