PSHE (including RSE)

‘Today’s children and young people are growing up in an increasingly complex world and living their lives seamlessly on and offline. This presents many positive and exciting opportunities, but also challenges and risks. In this environment, children and young people need to know how to be safe and healthy, and how to manage their academic, personal and social lives in a positive way.’

DfE 2021

Personal Social and Health Education (including Relationships and Sex Education)

At Castledon, PSHE (including RSE) is at the heart of the personal development of all of our young people. We consult with parents/carers, pupils, staff and trustees yearly with regard to our PSHE policy.

Our curriculum is planned using the PSHE association SEND framework which ensures that we are meeting the DfE requirements. We then adapt this accordingly to meet the needs of each cohort. The learning is progressive, so themes will be revisited as pupils move through the academy.

The six areas of study are -

Self Awareness
Self Care, Support and Safety
Managing Feelings
Changing and Growing
Healthy Lifestyles0
The World I Live In

At Castledon we recognise the importance of good quality PSHE (including RSE) for SEND learners as they develop the skills and knowledge to make informed choices about their wellbeing, health and relationships, in all contexts, including online. This is essential to prepare them for a successful adult life.

How is PSHE (including RSE) Delivered?

In Primary and Lower Secondary PSHE (including RSE) is delivered twice weekly and incorporates all of the six PSHE Association themes.

In Upper Secondary and the Sixth Form, PSHE (including RSE) is delivered through weekly lessons and also stretches into the Life Skills curriculum to ensure all students receive a wide breadth of teaching and learning.

We include religious education, democracy, the rule of law and diversity - giving our young people an insight into what it means to be a citizen in a modern and diverse Great Britain.

Across the school we regularly audit the needs of our pupils and will plan and deliver tailored lessons or workshops to address particular needs - for example, social media use or sexual health.

Useful Links

Statutory guidance: Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education

/docs/RSHE/RSHE_POLICY_2023-24.pdf

/docs/RSHE_Lifeskills_curriculum_map_Dec23_docx.pdf These lessons help illustrate how topics are taught at a level that's just right for students' ages and development. They also show how learning progresses all the way from primary school to Key Stage 5.

Jess Mills

RSHE Lead for Key Stage 4-5

Taylor Johnson

RSHE Lead for Key Stage 1 - 3

To contact either RSHE lead please call the school or email admin@castledon.org

Castledon School

PSHE (including RSE)

PSHE (including RSE)

Useful Links

Primary

Lower Secondary

Upper Secondary

6th Form

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