PSHE in the Sixth Form

PSHE Education Aims

• To develop students confidence and responsibility and to make the most of their abilities;

• To develop a healthy, safer lifestyle; and

• To develop good relationships and respecting differences between people.

What does it mean for students in the Sixth Form at Belper School?

PSHE Education and Citizenship are integrated into all aspects of life at Belper School & Sixth Form; classroom teaching, tutor groups, socials times, and enrichment opportunities. The development of the whole person is central to Belper School & Sixth Formers education.

The Sixth Form Team meet individually or collectively with the schools Careers Advisor throughout the year to discuss the continuous development of PSHE education and Citizenship within the school and to organise the programme of talks, lectures and workshops. 

PSHE Delivery Post 16

·Tutor groups receive dedicated times to the delivery of PSHE for both Years 12 & 13. The aim of PSHE education in the Tutor Group is to allow development of these and other ideas in discussion groups led by the form tutor. The form tutor is not expected to be an expert in these fields but, as an informed adult, should be able to prompt lively and productive discussion. Students should start to appreciate some of the decisions that could face them now and in later life. A structure of sessions is available at the start of the year as detailed below, however, the timing and delivery method of these is not fixed in order to allow flexibility with specific interests and/or needs of groups and individuals.

·  Assemblies are held once per fortnight and delivered by the Head of Sixth Form, a senior member of staff or an outside speaker. Throughout the year there are a number of set themes that are linked to Moral, Spiritual or Cultural themes.

·  Outside speakers provide a wealth of specialist expertise and support covering a wide range of topics. Guests  to the Sixth Form include:

The Derbyshire Sexual Health Partnership Team, the Teenage Cancer Trust, The Co-Operative Bank, Student Finance England, The Anthony Nolan Foundation, The Blood Donation Service, The Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Team, The University of Nottingham, Derby University and Oxford University. Employers from local industry including Rolls Royce and Boots.

In addition we also have outside theatre groups covering Road Safety Awareness and alcohol misuse.

· Access to specialist support. The students have access to our in house CEG team that offer IAG either to tutor groups, focus groups or individuals. The focus is to cover the key aspects of WRL and advice and guidance on the appropriate routes either during their time in the Sixth Form or for plans Post sixth Form including employment, Higher and National Apprenticeships and Further & Higher Education.

· Students can access the School’s nurse once a week

· Students can also receive additional guidance with regards sexual health as part of the Derbyshire ‘C’ Card scheme

· The school has a number of online resources for Post 16 students including Higher Ideas, KUDOS in addition the school has a well established intranet that can signpost students to relevant links to outside agency websites.


Below is a general  general overview of topics covered over the two years , however, it can be reactive to need and specific focus of the individual tutor / year group.


External Visitors booked in for this year are include

Anthony Nolan 

Teenage Cancer Trust 

Restart a Heart Day 

Derbyshire Sexual Health Team

Derby University

DEBP – Careers Guidance (on going) 

Derbyshire Road Safety Team ( Drive Alive)

NCS – June and September

Oxbridge – candidate support

Visit from Local MP.

 

In addition a variety of themes will be covered within Assembly slots on a fortnightly basis. 


Health & Well Being

Cancer & Getting Checked

Vaccines and Immunisation

Recognising Illnesses

A Healthy Diet on a Budget

Balancing Work and Life

Supporting Others

Anxiety, Depression & Eating Disorders

Maintaining Positive Mental Health

Getting Home Safely

Going Abroad and Safety

The Importance of Basic First Aid

The Police, Organised Crime & Gangs

Alcohol & Being Assertive

Drugs, Alcohol & Work

Decisions, Drink Spiking & Drink Drivers

Managing Life’s Phases

Body Image & Pressure to Conform

Appearance Vs Reality

Body Modifications

Revisiting STIs

Importance of Sexual Health

Sexual Health Misconceptions




Relationships & Sex Education

Types of Relationships

Relationship Values

Prejudice & Discrimination

Consent, Sexual Norms and Expectations

Consent Around the World

Police Investigating Sexual Assaults

Violence Against Women

Gaslighting & Emotional Abuse

Coercion and Controlling Behaviour

Sharia Law and Honour-Based Violence

Harassment & Stalking

Child-on-Child Abuse

De-Escalating Aggressive Situations

Culture and Diversity

Routes to Parenthood

Unintended Pregnancies & Options

Fertility and What Impacts It

Pregnancy, Motherhood & Employment

Menstrual Charting

Consent and Boundaries

Revisiting Contraception

The Importance of Building Relationships

The Importance of Family and Friends

Online Dating and Personal Safety

Exploring Emotional Intimacy

Avoiding Toxic Friendships

Power Differences in Relationships

Breaking Up Relationships





   Living in the Wider World

Preparation for the Workplace

Being Ambitious With My Life Goals

Alternatives to University

Knowing My Strengths and Skills

Producing a Compelling CV

Answering Job Interview Questions

Careers in a Global Economy

Managing Online Safety & Privacy

Online Reputation

Importance of Networking & LinkedIn

Media Literacy & Digital Resilience

Critical Media Literacy Skills

Photoshop, Airbrushing & Fake News

Extremism and Radicalisation

Sixth Formers and Employment Rules

Building Professional Relationships

What is Professional Conduct?

Confidentiality in the Workplace

The Gig Economy Explained

Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

Striking & Trade Unionism

Budgeting at University

Exploring a Payslip

Trading and Investment Over Time

Consumer Rights & Customer Service

Understanding Rental Contracts

Being Financially Savvy

Problematic Gambling


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