PSHCE IN YEARS 10 & 11
MISS B G ROLFE
(PERSONAL, SOCIAL, HEALTH AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION)
This is a non-examined course for every pupil in Years 10 and 11, which follows on from the PSHCE curriculum at Key Stage 3 and prepares students for Sixth Form and adult life. PSHCE lessons in Years 10 and 11 cover statutory content regarding relationships and health education, as well as also addressing important life skills through upto-date information and focused experienced teaching to enable you to go on to lead a healthy, fulfilling and happy adulthood.
• consider your rights and responsibilities as a member of society; • have a deeper understanding of how government works, whether local or national; • learn about how our legal system works, and the role of the courts and police; • understand something of how business, finance and the national economy operate; • be informed about responsible sexual behaviour and the problems associated with the use of drugs. Through completing this course you will increase your understanding of a range of different topics including: • Healthy and unhealthy relationships • Mental and physical health
There are several aims. It is hoped that you will:
• Contraception and sexual health
• broaden your awareness of yourself;
• Personal safety and first aid
• have a growing awareness of how your relationships with friends and family change as you get older;
• Online safety and social media
• strengthen your financial awareness and understanding;
• Drugs and alcohol
• understand more about how to research possible careers in the future;
• Personal finance
• improve your study skills and preparation for examinations;
• Careers • Diversity and inclusion • The British political system • The British legal system
The GCSE Years 2022-2024 / 19
