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PSHE

Intent

The aim of the PSHE curriculum is to develop in students the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to manage their lives, now and in the future. These skills and attributes help pupils to stay healthy and well, to be safe and develop social skills, and to manage different types of relationships, in order to prepare them for life and work in modern Britain.

Students are empowered to become informed and active citizens who know how democracy operates and how the UK is governed, are aware of their rights and responsibilities, are interested in volunteering and the charitable sector, and can manage their money effectively. PSHE contributes to careers education, developing students’ knowledge and skills that will help them make informed, ambitious and appropriate choices at the end of each key stage. It supports them in making high quality applications for these destinations, developing their skills for the careers market of the future.

Implementation

At KS3, students participate in fortnightly PSHE lessons, delivered by the tutor, with follow up sessions taking place during form time. Students cover the statutory areas of Health and RSE, as well as learning about Fundamental British Values, Media and Digital Literacy and Careers. Topics are covered at an age appropriate level with themes developed further as students progress through the school.

During KS4 PSHE lessons, students are encouraged to further develop their knowledge and understanding of the key topics. In addition to the statutory and additional themes listed above, there is a clear and structured careers programme which ensures that all students are able to make fully informed decisions about their next steps.

More information about the Careers Programme at George Mitchell can be found by clicking here.

Enrichment

A range of external speakers are invited to school to support our students. This year, we have welcomed, amongst others, Diverse Voices, the Naz Legacy Foundation and our local MP. We also hold a Careers Fair each year where over 30 exhibitors representing a wide range of post 16 providers attend to ensure our Y11 students have a full understanding of their next steps.