consultant opinion to be obtained quickly, and often require multiple assessments by other members of the team before reaching the consultant and as well as many weeks waiting. Dr Collings is obviously happy to refer pupils via the NHS, but after discussion with parents it is her experience that a private referral is often helpful. Physiotherapy Private physiotherapy is available by the Hatt Health and Movement Clinic and specialist sports therapy is provided. Please email them at enquiries@hattclinic.co.uk NHS treatment is available at the local hospital for which transport can be organised. Waiting list times vary.
Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education (PSHEE) & Shell Programme As part of a rounded curriculum Marlborough presents an extensive programme of Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education (PSHEE) for pupils throughout their time at the school. Of all areas of education we are aware that it is this domain which we share most overtly with parents. With this in mind we have seen it essentially as a course which complements the natural upbringing that parents give their children. As the title suggests, much of what is involved is personal and for that reason we employ a wide range of teaching methods. These range from the relative formality of classroom instruction in Form (for the Shell), Biology, ESS and Religious Studies, through to the intimate and informal atmosphere of house tutor groups and house year groups, and is complemented by presentations from external experts. We feel strongly that with many of the topics which come into this area it is important that boys and girls are made aware of the values and ideals which have a bearing on their decisions. Our aim is to help them, through discussion and information, to formulate their own beliefs and standards, to act consistently according to these, and to develop pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness. We are very glad to provide information for parents who wish to know more about this area. To that end they are invited to make contact with Julian Hodgson (Head of PSHEE, RSE & SMSC), who is responsible for the co-ordination of the school’s PSHEE programme. The structure of our PSHEE provision is as follows, and the College’s PSHEE, RSE and SMSC policies can be found on the website.
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