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PSHE and Personal Development at Trinity
At Trinity, PSHE and Personal Development are central to our curriculum and wider school ethos. Our programme is designed to give students the knowledge, understanding, skills and confidence they need to lead safe, healthy and successful lives, to make informed choices, and to thrive in modern Britain.
Our curriculum is rooted in our school values of Personal Excellence and Collective Responsibility. It supports students to develop resilience, character, responsibility and respect, while preparing them for later life.
The curriculum is built around three core themes:
Health and Wellbeing
Relationships
Living in the Wider World
PSHE and Personal Development are taught on a weekly basis for all year groups. They are delivered through a dedicated one-hour weekly session for Years 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 and 13, and a fortnightly session for Year 11.
In addition to timetabled lessons, PSHE and Personal Development are also delivered through the tutor programme, supported by assemblies and our Theme of the Week programme. This enables important themes to be revisited regularly and ensures that personal development is embedded across the life of the school rather than taught in isolation. Across the year, students explore a broad range of issues including bullying, personal safety, online safety, financial education, careers, mental health, healthy lifestyles, discrimination, diversity and relationships.
Our provision is further strengthened through three PSHE Days across the year, helping to ensure that statutory guidance is fully covered in an age-appropriate, coherent and meaningful way. PSHE and Personal Development also contribute to our wider school offer, including opportunities such as the First Give project, where students work collaboratively to engage with social action, community issues and charitable causes.
A particularly important development this year has been the introduction of our Belonging Behaviours Programme: a taught curriculum for belonging. This programme was introduced to help students take ownership of their actions, contribute positively to the culture of the school, and develop the habits and attitudes that allow them to belong, thrive and succeed. It is grounded in Trinity’s values and in the simple, consistent habits that underpin successful learning and positive relationships.
PSHE and Personal Development also play a vital role in supporting Trinity’s wider personal development offer. They connect closely with student leadership, student voice, careers education, enrichment, pastoral care and opportunities for service and contribution. In this way, the curriculum helps students to understand themselves, their relationships and the world around them, while also supporting them to become active, informed and responsible citizens.
This provision extends strongly into the sixth form, where students benefit from a comprehensive and carefully planned PSHE and Personal Development programme. Sixth form students engage with a wide range of relevant topics including wellbeing and health, relationships and sex education, personal finance, student finance, tax and national insurance, pensions, careers, apprenticeships, UCAS, work experience, interview preparation and next steps after school. The programme also includes visiting speakers, tutor-led sessions, careers events, leadership opportunities and support for progression into higher education, employment and training.
This is an important strength of Trinity’s wider curriculum. It ensures that sixth form students are not only supported academically, but are also prepared thoroughly for adult life. Students are given opportunities to develop independence, professionalism, financial awareness, civic understanding and confidence in making decisions about their futures. The sixth form programme reflects Trinity’s commitment to preparing students exceptionally well for life beyond school.
The strength of Trinity’s wider Personal Development work was recognised by Ofsted, which noted that “the school’s excellent personal development programme covers required content but also responds to issues of local and broader importance if necessary.” Inspectors also recognised that pupils in all years develop an age-appropriate understanding of healthy relationships and how to stay safe, including online, and that careers provision is equally strong and fully inclusive.
At Trinity, PSHE and Personal Development are not viewed as standalone elements of the curriculum. They are a vital part of how we develop confident, respectful, informed and socially responsible young people who are well prepared for their next steps and able to make a positive contribution to society.
| Week | Friday PSHE Date | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
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| TERM 1 | ||||||
| 1 | 5th Sept | Belonging Behaviours Trinity Vision & Values | Belonging Behaviours Trinity Vision & Values | Belonging Behaviours Trinity Vision & Values | Belonging Behaviours Trinity Vision & Values | Study Skills Session - MPR (Main Hall) |
| 2 | 12th Sept | Belonging Behaviours Being the Best at Things That Require No Talent | Belonging Behaviours Being the Best at Things That Require No Talent | Belonging Behaviours Being the Best at Things That Require No Talent | Belonging Behaviours Being the Best at Things That Require No Talent | Belonging Behaviours Being the Best at Things That Require No Talent |
| 1 | 19th Sept | Belonging Behaviours Accountability & Integrity | Belonging Behaviours Accountability & Integrity | Belonging Behaviours Accountability & Integrity | Belonging Behaviours Accountability & Integrity | Study Skills Session - MPR (Main Hall) |
| 2 | 26th Sept | Belonging Behaviours Preparation for Progress & Performance (PPR) Day | Belonging Behaviours Preparation for Progress & Performance (PPR) Day | Belonging Behaviours Preparation for Progress & Performance (PPR) Day | Belonging Behaviours Preparation for Progress & Performance (PPR) Day | Belonging Behaviours Preparation for Progress & Performance (PPR) Day |
| 1 | 3rd Oct | Progress & Performance Review Day - School Closed | ||||
| 2 | 10th Oct | Belonging Behaviours Aspirations & Ownership | Belonging Behaviours Aspirations & Ownership | Belonging Behaviours Aspirations & Ownership | Belonging Behaviours Aspirations & Ownership | Belonging Behaviours Aspirations & Ownership |
| 1 | 17th Oct | Belonging Behaviours Respect & Relationships | Belonging Behaviours Respect & Relationships | Belonging Behaviours Respect & Relationships | Belonging Behaviours Respect & Relationships | Study Skills Session - MPR (Main Hall) |
| 2 | 24th Oct | INSET DAY 3 | ||||
| HALF TERM | ||||||
| 1 | 7th Nov | Belonging Behaviours Participation & Engagement | Belonging Behaviours Participation & Engagement | Belonging Behaviours Participation & Engagement | Belonging Behaviours Participation & Engagement | Belonging Behaviours Respect & Relationships |
| 2 | 14th Nov | Belonging Behaviours Resilience & Challenge | Belonging Behaviours Resilience & Challenge | Belonging Behaviours Resilience & Challenge | Belonging Behaviours Resilience & Challenge | Belonging Behaviours Participation & Engagement |
| 1 | 21st Nov | Belonging Behaviours Leadership & Responsibility | Belonging Behaviours Leadership & Responsibility | Belonging Behaviours Leadership & Responsibility | Belonging Behaviours Leadership & Responsibility | Study Skills Session - MPR (Main Hall) |
| 2 | 28th Nov | Belonging Behaviours Digital Responsibility & Online Safety | Belonging Behaviours Digital Responsibility & Online Safety | Belonging Behaviours Digital Responsibility & Online Safety | Belonging Behaviours Digital Responsibility & Online Safety | Belonging Behaviours Resilience & Challenge |
| 1 | 5th Dec | Belonging Behaviours Celebrating Success & Progress | Belonging Behaviours Celebrating Success & Progress | Belonging Behaviours Celebrating Success & Progress | Belonging Behaviours Celebrating Success & Progress | Study Skills Session - MPR (Main Hall) |
| 2 | 12th Dec | Belonging Behaviours Knowledge is Power | Belonging Behaviours Knowledge is Power | Belonging Behaviours Knowledge is Power | Belonging Behaviours Knowledge is Power | Belonging Behaviours Leadership & Responsibility |
| 1 | 19th Dec | INSET DAY 4 | ||||
| TERM 3 | ||||||
| 2 | 9th Jan | Life Beyond School What is a Community | Life Beyond School Employability & Enterprise Skills | Life Beyond School From Failure to Success | Life Beyond School Insta and TikTok Generation | Life Beyond School CV Writing |
| 1 | 16th Jan | Life Beyond School Careers and Your Future | Life Beyond School Proud to be me | Life Beyond School Assertiveness | Life Beyond School Targeted Advertising and Your Data | Study Skills Session - MPR (Main Hall) |
| 2 | 23rd Jan | Life Beyond School Financial Education | Life Beyond School Careers and Aspirations | Life Beyond School Saving and Managing Your Money | Life Beyond School What is Marriage? | Life Beyond School CV Writing |
| 1 | 30th Jan | Life Beyond School Transition Points in Your Life | Life Beyond School Self Esteem and the Media | Life Beyond School Labour Market Information | Life Beyond School Rights and Responsibilities | Study Skills Session - MPR (Main Hall) |
| 2 | 6th Feb | Celebrating Diversity & Equality Breaking Down Stereotypes | Life Beyond School The Importance of Happiness | Life Beyond School Finance, Budgeting and Employment | Life Beyond School Consumer Rights | Health & Wellbeing Vaping |
| 1 | 13th Feb | Celebrating Diversity & Equality Prejudice and Discrimination | Life Beyond School What Makes Me Angry | Life Beyond School Social Media and Online Stress | Life Beyond School Employment Rights | Study Skills Session - MPR (Main Hall) |
| HALF TERM | ||||||
| 2 | 27th Feb | Celebrating Diversity & Equality What is your identity | Equality and Diversity Gender Equality | First Give Launch Lesson & Start of Lesson 1 (Understanding Social Issues) | Exploring World Issues International Organisations | Revision |
| 1 | 6th March | STEM DAY 1 | ||||
| 2 | 13th March | Celebrating Diversity & Equality Multicultural Britain | Equality and Diversity Disability Discrimination | First Give Finish Lesson 1 (Understanding Social Issues) | Exploring World Issues Peace, War & Conflict | Revision |
| 1 | 20th March | Celebrating Diversity & Equality Impotance of Being Kind | Equality and Diversity Removing Barriers | First Give Lesson 2 Research & Investigate | Exploring World Issues Human Rights During War | Study Skills Session - MPR (Main Hall) |
| 2 | 27th March | Celebrating Diversity & Equality Learning Disabilities | Equality and Diversity Racism & Discrimination | First Give Lesson 3 & 4 Meeting out charity and Our Social Action | Exploring World Issues Aid & Supporting Other Countries | Revision |
| TERM 3 | ||||||
| 1 | 17th April | Friends, Respect and Reationships Consent and Boundaries | Law, Crime & Society Desert Island Living | First Give Lesson 3 & 4 Meeting out charity and Our Social Action | Exploring British Values Critical Thinking & Fake News | Study Skills Session - MPR (Main Hall) |
| 2 | 24th April | Friends, Respect and Reationships Respect | Law, Crime & Society Building a Community | First Give Lesson 5 & 6 Planning & Creating our Presenation | Exploring British Values Hate Crime in the UK | Revision |
| 1 | 1st May | Friends, Respect and Reationships What makes a good friend | Law, Crime & Society Making Decisions | First Give Lesson 5 & 6 Planning & Creating our Presenation | Exploring British Values British Values and Identity | Study Skills Session - MPR (Main Hall) - Final |
| 2 | 8th May | Friends, Respect and Reationships Online Relationships | Law, Crime & Society Criminals, Laws and Society | First Give Lesson 7 Practising our Presentation | Exploring British Values Mutual Respect & Tolerance | Revision |
| 1 | 15th May | Friends, Respect and Reationships Being Positive | Law, Crime & Society How are Laws Made | First Give Lesson 8 Choosing our class presentation | Exploring British Values Individual Liberty | Revision |
| 2 | 22nd May | Friends, Respect and Reationships Pressure, Influence and Friends | Law, Crime & Society Prison, Reform and Punishment | First Give Extra Lesson | Exploring British Values What are Human Rights | Revision |
| HALF TERM | ||||||
| 1 | 5th Jun | Puberty & Body Development Girls Puberty & Periods | Relationships and Sex Education Relationships and Sex Education | Relationships and Sex Education Sexual Consent and the Law | Risk, Relationships & Sex Education Unhealthy Relationships, Sexual Assault and Rape | |
| 2 | 12th Jun | Puberty & Body Development Boys Puberty | Relationships and Sex Education Being Yourself & Self-Love | Sex, the Law & Consent FGM and the Law | Risk, Relationships & Sex Education Campaigning Against FGM | |
| 1 | 19th Jun | Puberty & Body Development Personal Hygiene | Relationships and Sex Education Healthy Respectful Relationships | Relationships and Sex Education Relationships and Partners | Risk, Relationships & Sex Education What is Sexting? | |
| 2 | 26th Jun | INSET DAY 6 | ||||
| 1 | 3rd July | Puberty & Body Development Growing Up | Relationships and Sex Education What is Love | Relationships and Sex Education Domestic Abuse and Domestic Violence | Risk, Relationships & Sex Education Online Pornography (Myths vs Reality) | |
| 2 | 10th July | Puberty & Body Development Self Esteem | Relationships and Sex Education Dealing with Conflict | Relationships and Sex Education Why have Sex | Risk, Relationships & Sex Education Porn and its Impact on Society | |
| 1 | 17th July | Puberty & Body Development Tooth Decay | Relationships and Sex Education Periods and Menstrual Cycle | Relationships and Sex Education Delaying Sexual Activity | Risk, Relationships & Sex Education Delaying Sexual Activity | |
| Week commencing | YEAR 7 UNIFROG PSHE (15-minute Tutor Session) |
YEAR 8 UNIFROG PSHE (15-minute Tutor Session) |
YEAR 9 UNIFROG PSHE (15-minute Tutor Session) |
YEAR 10 UNIFROG PSHE (15-minute Tutor Session) |
YEAR 11 UNIFROG PSHE (15-minute Tutor Session) |
BRITISH VALUES | PSHE ASSOCIATION 2026 CURRICULUM AREA |
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| Autumn Term 1 | |||||||
| w/c 7th September | What is diversity? – identity and belonging | Challenging gender stereotypes – recognising stereotypes | Recognising and preventing discrimination – protected characteristics | Challenging prejudice and discrimination – equality law and protected characteristics | Know your rights: the Equality Act 2010 – legal protections in different contexts | Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Individual Liberty | Y7: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination Y8: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination Y9: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination Y10: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination Y11: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination |
| w/c 14th September | What is diversity? – visible and invisible difference | Challenging gender stereotypes – the impact on choices and relationships | Recognising and preventing discrimination – prejudice-based language and harm | Challenging prejudice and discrimination – misogyny and harmful narratives | Know your rights: the Equality Act 2010 – challenging discrimination and seeking support | Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Individual Liberty | Y7: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination Y8: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination Y9: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination Y10: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination Y11: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination |
| w/c 21st September | What is diversity? – respectful language and inclusion | Challenging gender stereotypes – challenging stereotypes safely | Recognising and preventing discrimination – challenging and reporting discrimination | Challenging prejudice and discrimination – challenging and reporting safely | Mental health: revisited – common difficulties and warning signs | Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Individual Liberty | Y7: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination Y8: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination Y9: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination Y10: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination Y11: Mental health and wellbeing |
| w/c 28th September | What is mental health? – understanding mental health | Mental health: talking about our emotions – developing emotional vocabulary | Mental health: developing coping strategies – stress and anxiety triggers | An introduction to body image – idealised images and pressure | Mental health: revisited – coping strategies and accessing support | Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect and Tolerance | Y7: Mental health and wellbeing Y8: Mental health and wellbeing Y9: Mental health and wellbeing Y10: Mental health and wellbeing Y11: Mental health and wellbeing |
| w/c 5th October | What is mental health? – naming emotions accurately | Mental health: talking about our emotions – communicating feelings | Mental health: developing coping strategies – self-regulation and problem-solving | An introduction to body image – body confidence and online influence | Staying safe online: misinformation and extremism – misinformation, conspiracy theories and fact-checking | Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Rule of Law | Y7: Mental health and wellbeing Y8: Mental health and wellbeing Y9: Mental health and wellbeing Y10: Mental health and wellbeing Y11: Online life and online harms |
| w/c 12th October | What is mental health? – everyday wellbeing strategies | Mental health: talking about our emotions – seeking support | Mental health: developing coping strategies – when and how to seek help | Recognising strengths in ourselves and others – self-worth and strengths | Staying safe online: misinformation and extremism – extremist narratives, reporting and support | Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Rule of Law | Y7: Mental health and wellbeing Y8: Mental health and wellbeing Y9: Mental health and wellbeing Y10: Mental health and wellbeing Y11: Online life and online harms |
| w/c 19th October | Media literacy: staying safe online – personal information and privacy | Self-esteem and confidence – building self-worth | Financial choices: budgeting, saving, debt – needs, wants and budgeting | Recognising strengths in ourselves and others – goals and supportive relationships | Gambling: risks, consequences, and safety – product design, debt and thinking errors | Rule of Law; Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect and Tolerance | Y7: Online life and online harms Y8: Mental health and wellbeing Y9: Economic wellbeing Y10: Mental health and wellbeing Y11: Online harms; economic wellbeing |
| Autumn Term 2 | |||||||
| w/c 2nd November | Media literacy: staying safe online – safe online communication | Self-esteem and confidence – responding to comparison and criticism | Financial choices: budgeting, saving, debt – saving, borrowing and debt | Staying safe online: protecting your personal data – data, privacy and location settings | Gambling: risks, consequences, and safety – financial harms and accessing help | Rule of Law; Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect and Tolerance | Y7: Online life and online harms Y8: Mental health and wellbeing Y9: Economic wellbeing Y10: Online life and online harms Y11: Online harms; economic wellbeing |
| w/c 9th November | Media literacy: staying safe online – recognising unreliable content | Media literacy: interpreting information online – bias, misinformation and fact-checking | Financial choices: budgeting, saving, debt – reliable financial advice and scams | Staying safe online: protecting your personal data – scams and targeted content | Financial choices: managing finances in the world of work – payslips, tax and budgeting | Rule of Law; Individual Liberty | Y7: Online life and online harms Y8: Online life and online harms Y9: Economic wellbeing Y10: Online life and online harms Y11: Economic wellbeing |
| w/c 16th November | Media literacy: staying safe online – reporting concerns and seeking help | Media literacy: interpreting information online – AI and manipulated content | Social influences: young people and gangs – grooming and exploitation | Staying safe online: protecting your personal data – AI and digital footprint | Financial choices: managing finances in the world of work – contracts, debt and reliable advice | Rule of Law; Individual Liberty | Y7: Online life and online harms Y8: Online life and online harms Y9: Personal safety, risk and influence Y10: Online life and online harms Y11: Economic wellbeing |
| w/c 23rd November | Recognising and preventing bullying – recognising bullying behaviours | Managing risk: looking after your personal safety – predicting and assessing risk | Social influences: young people and gangs – county lines and criminal exploitation | Managing risk: unsafe and emergency situations – assessing risk and emergency response | Illegal drugs: risks, consequences, and support – adulterated drugs, health risks and the law | Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Individual Liberty; Rule of Law | Y7: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination Y8: Personal safety, risk and influence Y9: Personal safety, risk and influence Y10: Personal safety, risk and influence Y11: Drug education |
| w/c 30th November | Recognising and preventing bullying – bystanders and upstanders | Managing risk: looking after your personal safety – safety in public spaces and travel | Social influences: young people and gangs – reporting and support | Managing risk: unsafe and emergency situations – first aid, CPR and defibrillators | Illegal drugs: risks, consequences, and support – long-term consequences and seeking help | Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Individual Liberty; Rule of Law | Y7: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination Y8: Personal safety, risk and influence Y9: Personal safety, risk and influence Y10: Personal safety, risk and influence Y11: Drug education |
| w/c 7th December | Recognising and preventing bullying – reporting and getting support | Managing risk: looking after your personal safety – peer influence and exit strategies | Sex and consent online – consent and image sharing | Managing risk: unsafe and emergency situations – reporting rather than filming | Substance addiction: how to seek help – dependency and recognising when help is needed | Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Individual Liberty; Rule of Law | Y7: Inclusion, bullying and discrimination Y8: Personal safety, risk and influence Y9: Online harms; boundaries and consent Y10: Personal safety, risk and influence Y11: Drug education |
| w/c 14th December | Social media and mental health – online comparison and self-esteem | Gambling: the facts – chance, risk and probability | Sex and consent online – intimate image risks and the law | Planning and organising: revising effectively – study habits and planning | Substance addiction: how to seek help – cessation services and supporting others | Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Rule of Law | Y7: Mental health and wellbeing Y8: Online harms; economic wellbeing Y9: Online harms; boundaries and consent Y10: Careers education: aspirations, learning and work Y11: Drug education |
| Spring Term 1 | |||||||
| w/c 4th January | Social media and mental health – healthy online habits | Gambling: the facts – gaming, loot boxes and financial harms | Sex and consent online – sextortion, reporting and support | Planning and organising: revising effectively – stress, sleep and balance | Navigating conflict in relationships – manipulation, coercion and de-escalation | Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Rule of Law | Y7: Mental health and wellbeing Y8: Online harms; economic wellbeing Y9: Online harms; boundaries and consent Y10: Careers education: aspirations, learning and work Y11: Healthy, positive relationships |
| w/c 11th January | Smoking and vaping: risks and consequences – facts and health risks | Gambling: the facts – help and support | Addictive substances: legal and illegal drugs – effects and risks | Alcohol: risks, consequences, and safety – physical and mental effects | Navigating conflict in relationships – ending relationships safely and respectfully | Rule of Law; Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect and Tolerance | Y7: Drug education Y8: Online harms; economic wellbeing Y9: Drug education Y10: Drug education Y11: Healthy, positive relationships |
| w/c 18th January | Smoking and vaping: risks and consequences – peer influence and decision-making | Addictive substances: alcohol – effects and risks | Addictive substances: legal and illegal drugs – supply, possession and the law | Alcohol: risks, consequences, and safety – consent, decision-making and drink spiking | Understanding pornography – harms, consent and relationship expectations | Rule of Law; Individual Liberty | Y7: Drug education Y8: Drug education Y9: Drug education Y10: Drug education Y11: Online harms; sex education |
| w/c 25th January | Smoking and vaping: risks and consequences – support to avoid or stop | Addictive substances: alcohol – law, influence and safer choices | Addictive substances: legal and illegal drugs – peer influence and support | Alcohol: risks, consequences, and safety – dependency and support | Understanding pornography – misogyny, strangulation and seeking support | Rule of Law; Individual Liberty | Y7: Drug education Y8: Drug education Y9: Drug education Y10: Drug education Y11: Online harms; sex education |
| w/c 1st February | Healthy lifestyles: maintaining a balanced diet – balanced nutrition | Healthy lifestyles: exercising for physical and mental wellbeing – physical and mental health benefits | Healthy lifestyles: achieving balance – sleep, activity and diet | What is a healthy lifestyle? – healthy weight, activity and sleep | Understanding consent and intimacy: offline and online – enthusiastic consent and capacity | Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect and Tolerance | Y7: Healthy lifestyles Y8: Healthy lifestyles Y9: Healthy lifestyles Y10: Healthy lifestyles Y11: Boundaries and consent |
| w/c 8th February | Healthy lifestyles: maintaining a balanced diet – influences on food choices | Healthy lifestyles: exercising for physical and mental wellbeing – barriers, habits and routines | Healthy lifestyles: achieving balance – habits and wellbeing | What is a healthy lifestyle? – nutrition and long-term health | Understanding consent and intimacy: offline and online – pressure, alcohol, drugs and reporting | Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect and Tolerance | Y7: Healthy lifestyles Y8: Healthy lifestyles Y9: Healthy lifestyles Y10: Healthy lifestyles Y11: Boundaries and consent |
| Spring Term 2 | |||||||
| w/c 22nd February | Healthy lifestyles: maintaining a balanced diet – making healthier choices | Healthy lifestyles: taking responsibility for your physical health – sleep, hygiene and self-care | Healthy lifestyles: health services, self examination and vaccination – navigating health services | Health-related choices: blood, organ and stem cell donation – facts and choices | Sexual health: preventing and treating STIs – testing, treatment and reducing transmission | Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Rule of Law | Y7: Healthy lifestyles Y8: Healthy lifestyles Y9: Keeping well, health services and first aid Y10: Keeping well, health services and first aid Y11: Sex education |
| w/c 1st March | What makes a healthy relationship? – trust, care and respect | Healthy lifestyles: taking responsibility for your physical health – health information and services | Healthy lifestyles: health services, self examination and vaccination – vaccination, screening and self-examination | Health-related choices: blood, organ and stem cell donation – law, ethics and informed decision-making | Sexual health: preventing and treating STIs – PrEP, PEP, stigma and accessing services | Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Individual Liberty; Rule of Law | Y7: Healthy, positive relationships Y8: Healthy lifestyles Y9: Keeping well, health services and first aid Y10: Keeping well, health services and first aid Y11: Sex education |
| w/c 8th March | What makes a healthy relationship? – boundaries and communication | Understanding marriage – commitment, rights and responsibilities | Healthy lifestyles: health services, self examination and vaccination – medical consent and reliable advice | Health-related choices: aesthetic procedures – tattoos, piercings, fillers and sunbeds | Managing our health: services and support – navigating the NHS, Gillick competence and medical consent | Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Individual Liberty; Rule of Law | Y7: Healthy, positive relationships Y8: Healthy, positive relationships Y9: Keeping well, health services and first aid Y10: Keeping well, health services and first aid Y11: Keeping well, health services and first aid |
| w/c 15th March | What makes a healthy relationship? – recognising unhealthy behaviour and seeking help | Understanding marriage – free choice, the law and seeking help | Family life: parenthood and caring – responsibilities and early development | Health-related choices: aesthetic procedures – risk, regulation and informed consent | Managing our health: services and support – screening, antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance | Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Individual Liberty; Rule of Law | Y7: Healthy, positive relationships Y8: Healthy, positive relationships Y9: Healthy, positive relationships Y10: Keeping well, health services and first aid Y11: Keeping well, health services and first aid |
| Summer Term 1 | |||||||
| w/c 12th April | Coping with change: bereavement, divorce and separation – understanding change and loss | Spotting unhealthy and abusive relationships – warning signs | Family life: parenthood and caring – family change and support | Navigating social influence and pressure – pressure and coercion | Rights and responsibilities: marriage and civil partnerships – legal status, rights and free choice | Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect and Tolerance | Y7: Mental health and wellbeing Y8: Healthy, positive relationships Y9: Healthy, positive relationships Y10: Healthy, positive relationships Y11: Healthy, positive relationships |
| w/c 19th April | Coping with change: bereavement, divorce and separation – managing feelings and accessing support | Spotting unhealthy and abusive relationships – control, coercion and support | Social influences: tackling peer pressure – internal and external pressure | Navigating social influence and pressure – supporting peers and challenging harmful norms | Rights and responsibilities: marriage and civil partnerships – forced marriage, family choices and support | Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect and Tolerance | Y7: Mental health and wellbeing Y8: Healthy, positive relationships Y9: Healthy, positive relationships Y10: Healthy, positive relationships Y11: Healthy, positive relationships |
| w/c 26th April | Growing up: physical and mental changes – puberty and body changes | Overcoming conflict and finding forgiveness – conflict and repair | Social influences: tackling peer pressure – assertiveness and peer support | Changing relationships: managing your feelings – relationship change and strong emotions | No scheduled PSHE – examination preparation / study leave | Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Individual Liberty | Y7: Puberty and adolescence Y8: Healthy, positive relationships Y9: Healthy, positive relationships Y10: Healthy, positive relationships |
| w/c 3rd May | Growing up: physical and mental changes – emotional changes and self-care | Overcoming conflict and finding forgiveness – apologies, boundaries and ending relationships | Relationships and conflict – communication and conflict | Changing relationships: managing your feelings – safe and respectful endings | No scheduled PSHE – examination preparation / study leave | Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Individual Liberty | Y7: Puberty and adolescence Y8: Healthy, positive relationships Y9: Healthy, positive relationships Y10: Healthy, positive relationships |
| w/c 10th May | Growing up: physical and mental changes – trusted sources of support | Sexuality and gender identity: an introduction – sexual attraction and identity | Relationships and conflict – de-escalation and reconciliation | The impact of relationships – wellbeing, power and equality | No scheduled PSHE – examination preparation / study leave | Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Individual Liberty | Y7: Puberty and adolescence Y8: Healthy, positive relationships; inclusion Y9: Healthy, positive relationships Y10: Healthy, positive relationships |
| w/c 17th May | Understanding menstruation – the menstrual cycle and periods | Sexuality and gender identity: an introduction – respectful language and inclusion | What is good communication? – active listening | The impact of relationships – accessing support | No scheduled PSHE – examination preparation / study leave | Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Individual Liberty | Y7: Puberty and adolescence Y8: Healthy, positive relationships; inclusion Y9: Healthy, positive relationships Y10: Healthy, positive relationships |
| w/c 24th May | Understanding menstruation – products, hygiene and wellbeing | Consent: what is it and why is it essential? – seeking and giving consent | What is good communication? – assertive communication and boundaries | Sexuality and gender identity: coming out – diversity and support | No scheduled PSHE – examination preparation / study leave | Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Individual Liberty | Y7: Puberty and adolescence Y8: Boundaries and consent Y9: Healthy, positive relationships Y10: Healthy, positive relationships; inclusion |
| Summer Term 2 | |||||||
| w/c 7th June | Understanding menstruation – respect, stigma and support | Consent: what is it and why is it essential? – withdrawing consent and respecting boundaries | Practising safe sex – readiness, contraception and STI prevention | Sexuality and gender identity: coming out – respectful support and confidentiality | No scheduled PSHE – examination preparation / study leave | Mutual Respect and Tolerance; Individual Liberty | Y7: Puberty and adolescence Y8: Boundaries and consent Y9: Sex education Y10: Healthy, positive relationships; inclusion |
| w/c 14th June | Female genital mutilation (FGM): facts and risks – what FGM is and why it is harmful | Consent: what is it and why is it essential? – pressure, manipulation and support | Practising safe sex – accessing confidential advice | Understanding pregnancy: your choices – unintended pregnancy options | No scheduled PSHE – examination preparation / study leave | Rule of Law; Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect and Tolerance | Y7: Harmful relationship behaviours Y8: Boundaries and consent Y9: Sex education Y10: Reproductive health and fertility |
| w/c 21st June | Female genital mutilation (FGM): facts and risks – the law, safeguarding and trusted adults | Developing your leadership skills – communication and teamwork | Sex, relationships, and the media – portrayal, expectations and pornography | Understanding pregnancy: your choices – miscarriage, pregnancy loss and support | No scheduled PSHE – examination preparation / study leave | Rule of Law; Individual Liberty; Democracy | Y7: Harmful relationship behaviours Y8: Careers education: aspirations, learning and work Y9: Healthy, positive relationships Y10: Reproductive health and fertility |
| w/c 28th June | Female genital mutilation (FGM): facts and risks – seeking help for self or others | Developing your leadership skills – responsible influence and role modelling | Sex, relationships, and the media – challenging harmful narratives | Sexual health: choosing and accessing contraception – methods, effectiveness and emergency contraception | No scheduled PSHE – examination preparation / study leave | Rule of Law; Individual Liberty; Democracy | Y7: Harmful relationship behaviours Y8: Careers education: aspirations, learning and work Y9: Healthy, positive relationships Y10: Sex education |
| w/c 5th July | PSHE assessment materials – knowledge check | PSHE assessment materials – knowledge check | PSHE assessment materials – knowledge check | Sexual health: choosing and accessing contraception – communication and access | No scheduled PSHE – examination preparation / study leave | Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect and Tolerance | Y7: Assessment, reflection and signposting Y8: Assessment, reflection and signposting Y9: Assessment, reflection and signposting Y10: Sex education |
| w/c 12th July | PSHE assessment materials – applying learning to scenarios | PSHE assessment materials – applying learning to scenarios | PSHE assessment materials – applying learning to scenarios | PSHE assessment materials – applied review | No scheduled PSHE – examination preparation / study leave | Individual Liberty | Y7: Assessment, reflection and signposting Y8: Assessment, reflection and signposting Y9: Assessment, reflection and signposting Y10: Assessment, reflection and signposting |
| w/c 19th July | PSHE assessment materials – reflection, feedback and signposting | PSHE assessment materials – reflection, feedback and signposting | PSHE assessment materials – reflection, feedback and signposting | PSHE assessment materials – reflection, feedback and signposting | No scheduled PSHE – examination preparation / study leave | Individual Liberty | Y7: Assessment, reflection and signposting Y8: Assessment, reflection and signposting Y9: Assessment, reflection and signposting Y10: Assessment, reflection and signposting |
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WK No. |
Wk |
Date |
YEAR 12 |
YEAR 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1 |
4th Sept |
Y12 Assembly Induction Sessions – IT, Study Skills for Sixth Form, Unifrog Use and Quizzes |
|
|
2 |
2 |
10th Sept |
School Open Evening |
School Open Evening |
|
|
2 |
11th Sept |
Understanding Local Democracy – Newbury Mayor and local councillors |
Understanding Local Democracy – Newbury Mayor and local councillors |
|
3 |
1 |
17th Sept |
6th Form Welcome Evening |
6th Form Welcome Evening |
|
|
1 |
18th Sept |
Kirsty McLintock Crown Prosecution Service |
Kirsty McLintock Crown Prosecution Service or PS/UCAS |
|
4 |
2 |
25th Sept |
Possible High Sheriff Visit or PPRD Planning or IT Skills for 6th Form session 2 or MOOC |
Next Steps planning and Tutor Based Session PPRD Planning |
|
5 |
1 |
2nd Oct |
PPRD Planning or IT Skills for 6th Form session 2 or MOOC |
AWE Degree apprenticeships – group session on process and testing Y13 UCAS PS and CVs /APPRENTICESHIPS |
|
6 |
2 |
8th Oct |
THURSDAY CAREERS FAIR NEWBURY COLLEGE |
THURSDAY CAREERS FAIR NEWBURY COLLEGE |
|
|
2 |
9th Oct |
Progress & Performance Review Day |
Progress & Performance Review Day |
|
7 |
1 |
16th Oct |
WizeUp Finance 1 Understanding Saving & Investments |
Y13 UCAS Preparing for an Interview (Unifrog) 3 rooms
|
|
8 |
|
22nd Oct |
House PA |
House PA |
|
|
2 |
23rd Oct |
INSET |
INSET |
|
|
|
31st Oct |
HALF TERM |
HALF TERM |
|
9 |
1 |
6th Nov |
Go Drive (in tutor rooms) |
Y13 UCAS PS and CV/JOB /APPRENTICESHIPS/MOOCs
|
|
10 |
|
11th Nov |
Wed PSHE Day – Health and Wellbeing
|
Health and Wellbeing PSHE Day including WBTC on Apprenticeships Brainwaves? |
|
|
|
12th Nov |
Sixth Form Open Evening |
Sixth Form Open Evening |
|
|
2 |
13th Nov |
WizeUp Finance 2: Budgeting for life after school |
Y13 UCAS PS and CV/JOB /APPRENTICESHIPS/MOOCs |
|
|
|
18th Nov |
|
Oxbridge Interview Exchange at Downe House School 4-6pm – Y13 Oxbridge candidates |
|
11 |
1 |
20th Nov |
Working the Film and TV Industry in Visual Effects and Production Miquel and Angela Ubeda |
Working the Film and TV Industry in Visual Effects and Production Miquel and Angela Ubeda |
|
12 |
|
?th Nov |
Parents Meeting from 4.00pm |
Parents Meeting from 4.00pm |
|
|
2 |
27th Nov |
Hollie – Career Journey NATS |
SPEAKER MAIN HALL /MOOC |
|
13 |
1 |
4th Dec |
Learning to Drive and Car Insurance – tutor led BTEC Mock Session |
What makes an employer 'good' to work for? (Unifrog) BTEC Mock Session |
|
14 |
2 |
11th Dec |
Learn with the Lords Online Virtual session with Q&A with a Member of the House of Lords Christmas Fayre PM |
Learn with the Lords Online Christmas Fayre PM |
|
15 |
1 |
18th Dec |
Term ends Thurs 18th Dec 1.30pm |
Term ends Thurs 18th Dec 1.30pm |
|
|
|
19th Dec |
INSET |
INSET |
|
16 |
2 |
w/c 5th Jan |
BTEC Public Exams for some subjects Improving your workplace IT knowledge - Understanding the importance of workplace confidentiality and security including cyber-security and data protection |
BTEC Public Exams for some subjects What is meant by, and the importance of, professional conduct; workplace cultures and expectations in different industries |
|
16 |
2 |
8th Jan |
Wize Up Finance 3 How to manage a credit card and build a positive credit rating KS5 Presentation Evening 7pm –Main Hall |
Wize Up Finance: Credit Cards and Credit Ratings (option) or BTEC Exams and Mock Preparation |
|
17 |
1 |
w/c 11th Jan |
BTEC Public Exams and Mock Exam Week |
BTEC Public Exams and Mock Exam Week |
|
17 |
1 |
? |
|
Vodafone Apprenticeship and Assessment Event 8.30-2.30pm (30 places) |
|
17 |
1 |
15th Jan |
Wellbeing and Health -Tutor led |
MOCK Exams |
|
18 |
2 |
22nd Jan |
6th Form / Head Student Launch Assembly Holocaust Memorial ? (TBC) WEX Launch |
Managing risk and personal safety Staying Safe – Exiting Aggressive Social Situations
|
|
19 |
1 |
29th Jan |
Wize Up Finance 4 Understanding the risks of financial scamming and gambling
|
Firm and Insurance Choices (Unifrog) Or Mock Job and Apprenticeship Application Interviews |
|
20 |
|
4th Feb |
CAREERS FAIR AND PSHE DAY |
CAREERS FAIR AND PSHE DAY |
|
|
2 |
5th Feb |
Tutor Led on Unifrog and applying for work experience |
Coping with change and moving into the world of employment (Unifrog) or Coping with change and moving away to university |
|
21 |
1 |
12th Feb |
Life After Trinity - Alumni Visitors |
Life After Trinity - Alumni Visitors |
|
|
|
|
Half Term |
Half Term |
|
22 |
|
Feb |
HE Visit for all Year 12 to University of Bath |
|
|
22 |
2 |
26th Feb |
Rights and responsibilities in all types of employment, including part-time or full-time work, casual, freelance or zero-hours contract, or jobs in the ‘gig economy’ |
Firm and Insurance Choices (Unifrog) Or Mock Job and Apprenticeship Application Interviews |
|
23 |
1 |
5th Mar |
WizeUp Finance 5: How mortgages, tax and pensions work |
The Truth about Gambling |
|
24 |
2 |
12th Mar |
Head Student Hustings Week |
Head Student Hustings Week |
|
25 |
1 |
19th Mar |
Tutor Led: Discussion -4 topics 4 classrooms
|
Being self-employed and working freelance in the future – what do you need to know now? (Unifrog) |
|
26 |
2 |
26th Mar |
BANK HOLIDAY EASTER HOLIDAYS TERM ENDED |
BANK HOLIDAY EASTER HOLIDAYS TERM ENDED |
|
27 |
1 |
16th April |
Personal branding: your CV and online profile (Unifrog) |
Results Day and Clearing – What you need to know? (Unifrog) |
|
28 |
2 |
23rd April |
BTEC Mock Session Or Online Webinar (choice of 4) 23rd April WEX deadline |
BTEC Mock Session Relationships and Sex Education |
|
29 |
1 |
30th April |
Year 12 WizeUp Finance 6: Student finance and degree apprenticeships
|
Exams start - Wellbeing and health sessions Or WizeUp Student Finance |
|
30 |
2 |
7th May |
Next Steps and UCAS Launch (in Main Hall) |
BTEC Exams and careers support for job seekers |
|
31 |
1 |
14th May |
Making the most of university visits (Unifrog) Or Making the most of the apprenticeship tool (Unifrog)
|
Exams and individual support for job seekers |
|
32 |
2 |
21st May |
Work Experience final preparation session – tutor led Topical Discussion |
Exams and individual support for job seekers |
|
33 |
1 |
4th Jun |
Wellbeing |
Exams and individual support for job seekers |
|
34 |
2 |
11th Jun |
Life After Trinity Alumni Visitor /External Speaker TBC |
Exams and individual support for job seekers |
|
35 |
1 |
18th Jun |
Sixth Form Exam Briefing Assembly Main Hall- RWS ? Revision |
|
|
36 |
2 |
25th Jun |
Exam week and INSET |
|
|
37 |
1 |
2nd Jul |
Year 12 Work Experience Week |
Y13Prom? |
|
38 |
2 |
9th Jul |
PSHE Day for Y12 – Planning Futures: Next Steps Preparation |
|
|
39 |
1 |
16th Jul
|
Next Steps Preparation and PSHE Review |
|
|
40 |
2 |
23rd July |
Term Ends 1.30pm |
|
