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