PHSEE

In KS3 students are given Personal, Health, Social and Economic Education lessons where a variety of topics are covered such as maturity, friendship and relationships, health (physical, emotional and sexual), politics and personal finance.

PHSEE and Citizenship is delivered through a series of enrichment activities, tutorial sessions and also across the curriculum, particular in Religion, Ethics and Philosophy lessons. Students are expected to make progress in the following aspects:

• becoming informed citizens
• developing skills of enquiry and communication
• developing skills of participation and responsible action
• Sex and Relationships Education
• Drugs Education
• Careers guidance (including work experience)

Students will build on their understandings from Key Stage 3 to learn about:

• The legal and human rights and responsibilities underpinning society and how they relate to citizens,
  including the role and operation of the criminal and civil justice systems.
• The origins and implications of the diverse national, regional, religious and ethnic identities in the UK and
  the need for mutual respect and understanding.
• The work of parliament, the government and the courts in making and shaping the law.
• The importance of playing an active part in democratic and electoral processes.
• How the economy functions, including the role of business and financial services.
• The opportunities for individuals and voluntary groups to bring about social change locally, nationally, in Europe and internationally.
• The importance of a free press, and the media’s role in society, including the internet, in providing information and affecting opinion.
• The rights and responsibilities of consumers, employers and employees.
• The UK’s relations with the Commonwealth and the United Nations.
• The wider issues and challenges of global interdependence and responsibility.
• British Values
• The dangers of radicalisation and violent extremism.