Year 12
This PSHCEe curriculum for year twelve is drawn from the PSHE Education Programme of Study also incorporating key concepts of citizenship.
The Programme of Study can be found here:
It is also informed by the local Chimat profiles, staff, student and parent voice. The year eleven PSHCEe curriculum is comprised of five units – each of these are assessed at the end of the half term through a written, canvas based or speaking and listening assessment. There are no formal examinations.
The curriculum begins by building on their study skills knowledge and aiding their move into sixth form by exploring ways to maximise their ability to learn and study successfully. In the second half of the autumn term they look at emotional well-being and how to keep themselves and others emotionally healthy and safe as far as possible. In the Spring they return to the topic of employment looked at in year eleven, thinking at a more mature level at post-18 options and pathways. This feeds into the second half of the Spring term where they are introduced to the UCAS process. In the summer they critically consider what it means to be a UK and Global citizen. Finally, they spend their remaining lessons after exams choosing from a range of electives which include first aid, coding, driving, sign language, car mechanics, and cooking on a budget.
All these curriculum topics are looked at using a variety of learning strategies including role plan, discussion, debating, writing, and interactive learning techniques. They allow students to develop their self-awareness whilst broadening their understanding of the world and developing key skills such as empathy, critical thinking and collaboration.
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The programme is always under review to keep up to date to ensure it meet the needs of the students and in response to current issues/topics. For this reason, there may be some changes to the curriculum during the year. If there are any key areas/topics which you feel should be addressed and currently aren’t please contact Ms Barker (Head of PSHCE) on nbarker7.310@parkhighstanmore.org.uk.
Sex and relationships education (SRE): Parents do not have the right to withdraw their child from SRE that is part of National Curriculum Science. Parents do have the right to withdraw their child from other aspects of the programme (that are not statutory) that may be taught in PSHCE. If a parent wishes their child to be withdrawn from SRE lessons they should discuss this with the Headteacher and Miss Barker (Head of PSHCEe) and make it clear which parts of the programme they do not wish their child to participate in.