PSHCE

At Howden School, we believe that all pupils should have a holistic educational experience that helps children and young people grow and develop as individuals and as members of families and of social and economic communities.

Mr. S. Hopkin, Subject Leader of PSCHE and PE Teacher

PSCHE General

The PSHCE curriculum offers pupils the opportunity to learn about drug education, financial education, sex and relationship education (SRE) and the importance of physical activity and diet for a healthy lifestyle. It also offers them the chance to reflect on themselves as people, look at post 16 opportunities, employability and careers as well as how to deal with current issues such as cyber bullying.

Year 7

In Year 7, pupils focus on topics such as transition from primary to secondary, teamwork skills, target setting and employability skills.

Year 8

In Year 8, pupils will look at some of the above topics in more detail as well as have the opportunity to learn about how to deal with current issues, their rights and responsibilities as citizens, first aid and sex and relationship education.

Year 9

In year 9, pupils will focus on alcohol and drug education, employability and careers, study skills and financial education.