Personal Social and Health Education – S5/S6

In S5/6 the formal PSHE curriculum aims to provide pupils with the skills, knowledge and understanding to allow them to make informed choices regarding their well-being and to successfully prepare them for the transition from school to the next stage of education or work.

Topics covered include the following:

S5:

Positive Study Habits
Positive Mental Attitudes
Sexual Health
Drugs Education
Alcohol Awareness
Interview Skills

Drivers’ Education
Positive Mental Attitudes
HIV Awareness
Heartstart Training
UCAS
Top Up (for eligible students)

In addition to the topics taught by PSHE staff, invited speakers from a variety of organisations attend the school to share information and support pupils.

Senior pupils applying to University via the UCAS system will be supported throughout the process during PSHE from August to October and students applying to College from October to December.

In addition, PSHE develops the qualities and attributes pupils need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society and many of these aspects are dealt with by all staff in the day-to-day activities of the school.