PSHE

 KS3

It has been decided to teach PSHE and RE in the same timetabled lesson for KS3 this year.  As such the table below will show a PSHE module and an RE module for each term, each taking roughly half a term to deliver.  It must be noted that these topics are subject to change to best suit the needs and understanding of our pupils and in order to respond to world or school events that it is clear the pupils need to cover.  Sex and Relationship Education will also be taught, looking at age appropriate work on puberty, growing up, menstruation and sex including contraception.

Autumn

Introduction to PSHE

Rules, Sanctions and Rewards at Dovedale

Making and being good friends

My identity – who am I? Where do I come from?

EXT: Why do we need charities?

         Are some more important than others?

Belonging to a Religious Tradition: Introducing World Religions

Can we identify the Six Major World Religions?

What are the places of worship, Holy Books and symbols of each religion?

What does each religion believe?

Spring

Personal Wellbeing

Managing Health

Diet and Exercise

Staying Safe Online

Bullying Online

Expressing Commitment: Rites of Passage

What are the milestone events in each religion?

How are milestone events marked in each of the religions?

What happens at these events and why?

Summer

Personal Wellbeing

Smoking  - what are the short and long term effects?

What is the law surrounding  vaping and the use of cigarettes?

Alcohol  - what are the short and long term effects?

What is the law surrounding the use of alcohol?

Other risks to health and how to protect yourself

Showing Commitment and Remembering Special Occasions: Festivals

What are the key festivals in the calendar of each religion?

How are these festivals celebrated or remembered?

Why are they important?

 

 
 

 How is the course assessed

Ongoing assessment of engagement and effort in class.

 

 How can you support your child at home

Talk to your child about world events, the news, natural disasters, the weather etc  Encourage your child to think about cause and consequence, making and arguing a case, investigating evidence and ensuring they have a balanced picture of the events in the world. 

 

 

 KS4

It has been decided to teach PSHE and RE in the same timetabled lesson for KS4 this year.  As such the table below will show a PSHE module and an RE module for each term, each taking roughly half a term to deliver.  It must be noted that these topics are subject to change to best suit the needs and understanding of our pupils and in order to respond to world or school events that it is clear the pupils need to cover.  Sex and Relationship Education will also be taught, looking at age appropriate work on puberty, growing up, menstruation and sex including contraception.

Autumn

Making Informed Career Choices

  • How and where can you get information and support on Careers?
  • What skills are important in the world of work?
  • Identify and research a career path and complete a Career Action Plan

Values, Beliefs and Decision Making

  • Beliefs about Deity
  • Religion and Spiritual Experience
  • Life and Death: Religion and Medical Ethics
  • Morality
  • Religion and Morality
  • Charity and Concern for Others

 

Spring

Personal Safety

  • Keeping yourself save on the road, at home and online
  • Which organisations can provide advice on Personal Safety?

Personal Finance

  • Financial Institutions
  • How to understand bank statements, payslips
  • How to budget

 

Creed

  • What is religion?
  • Monotheist; Polytheist; Agnostic; Atheist
  • Authority and the influence of Sacred Texts
  • What is a Creed?

Summer

 

Work Experience Preparation

  • Preparation for Work experience
  • Expectations, Presentation etc

 

Drug Education

  • Legal vs Illegal Drugs
  • Effects of Legal drugs – alcohol and tobacco
  • Legal and Medical Classifications
  • Effects of Illegal Drugs

 

Inspiration

  • Awe and Wonder
  • Creation
  • Rites of Passage
  • Human Rights
  • Religious Rebels
  • Fairtrade

 

 How is the course assessed

Ongoing assessment of engagement and effort in class.

 

 How can you support your child at home

Talk to your child about world events, the news, natural disasters, the weather etc  Encourage your child to think about cause and consequence, making and arguing a case, investigating evidence and ensuring they have a balanced picture of the events in the world.