Life Skills

Life Skills – Core

Non-examined and non-assessed

Overview All Pupils in Years 10 and 11 follow the Life Skills programme of study.

The aims of the course are to promote the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of the pupils and to enable them to become well-informed and active members of society. Pupils will explore their own values and beliefs, be encouraged to develop a strong moral code that will enable them to make responsible and reasonable judgments on moral and ethical issues. They will have the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which will allow them to form positive relationships and show respect for the cultural traditions and diversity of others. Life Skills supports the wellbeing of pupils at GCSE and helps to prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life.

Curriculum Year 10

• Alcohol education • Careers – the world of work, curriculum vitae and interviews • Relationships and sex education – decision-making, law, pressure and consent,

contraception and STI’s, sexualisation in the media

• Emotional health – mental wellbeing • Citizenship – human rights • Economic wellbeing and financial capability – personal finance, financial services and an

introduction to taxes

Year 11

• Drugs education • Careers, 16+ options, work experience • Relationships and sex education – sexuality, healthy and unhealthy relationships,

harassment, managing unwanted attention, teenage pregnancy, abortion and HIV/AIDS, pornography

• Emotional health – mental wellbeing • Study skills – attitude to learning and revision techniques • Citizenship – employment law, discrimination and ethical issues • Economic wellbeing and financial capability – managing money, avoiding debt, taxation, and

the ethics of spending.

The lessons are held once per week for 40 minutes following afternoon registration. The programme is delivered by Life Skills teachers on a topic rotation.