PSHE and Citizenship

PSHE is studied by all students in KS3 and KS4

The PSHE (Personal Social & Health Education) and Citizenship Curriculum is fundamentally about educating the whole child. 

"...excellent personal, social, citizenship and health education programme" (Ofsted)

PSHE Staff

PSHE is taught one lesson per week in tutor groups by the form tutors. Each Year Group follows a set PSHE programme managed by the Directors of Students and Head of PSHE, Miss Harris.

We take pride in our schemes and lessons being varied and interesting with regular outside speakers, including circle time, debate, ICT and presentations.

All Year Groups will cover the following subjects:

• Bullying / Conflict Resolution
• Drugs / Alcohol
• Careers
• Money / Gambling
• Citizenship
• Health / Wellbeing
• Relationship & Sex Education 

PSHE at Wavell prepares students for life beyond the classroom by developing the knowledge, skills and values needed to stay safe, healthy and successful. It reflects statutory RSE requirements and is shaped by The Wavell Way, ensuring that students learn through Respect, Preparation, Commitment, Aspiration and Accountability to become confident, resilient and responsible young people.

• To provide a broad and balanced PSHE curriculum covering statutory Relationships, Sex and Health Education, alongside careers, economic wellbeing and citizenship, encouraging students to show Respect for themselves, others and their communities.
• To create engaging, interactive learning experiences that are relevant to students’ lives and encourage curiosity, discussion and reflection, supported by Preparation and a positive attitude to learning.
• To develop confident, resilient and responsible young people who can manage risk, make informed decisions and contribute positively to society, demonstrating Commitment and resilience when faced with challenges.
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills to maintain health and wellbeing, build safe and respectful relationships, and prepare for adult life, fostering Aspiration by encouraging them to be the best they can be.
• To promote equality and empathy, while challenging stereotypes, prejudice and harmful influences, ensuring students take Accountability for their choices and behaviour.

The knowledge the students will have by the end of the course:

Wavell WISE: Learn it, Live it (Wellbeing; Identity; Safety; Empowerment)

• Knowledge of physical health, mental wellbeing, puberty and sexual health, including how to access support and manage change, bereavement and transitions.
• Understanding of the characteristics of healthy relationships, including consent, equality, communication and how to respond to unsafe or harmful situations.
• Awareness of how to stay safe in everyday life and online, recognising risks such as misinformation, pornography, scams and harmful subcultures.
• Understanding of basic first aid (introduced in Year 7 PE) and how this links to wider personal safety and emergency response.
• Knowledge of rights, responsibilities, democracy and diversity, and the importance of active participation in society.
• Understanding of financial decision-making, economic wellbeing, employability and career planning.

The skills, values and confidence needed to navigate adult life safely, respectfully and successfully, and a sense of empowerment to shape their own futures.