PSHE

At St Augustine’s, we understand that the world our students are navigating is increasingly complex, and they need guidance to lead healthy, fulfilling lives. Our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education, paired with our Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in Religious Education (RE), addresses this need and meets governmental requirements.

Our PSHE curriculum promotes trust, cooperation, and respect, encouraging students to explore complex and sensitive issues in a safe and supportive environment. We empower students to ask difficult questions and equip them with tools for informed decision-making in life. 

Our PSHE curriculum features three recurring strands designed to be age-appropriate and developmental: Relationships, Health, and Living in the Wider World. 

The Relationships strand aims to help students develop healthy relationships, fostering a positive learning environment and tackling discrimination and stereotypes.

The Health strand equips students with the knowledge to make positive decisions about their physical and mental health, setting them up for successful, healthy lives.

Living in the Wider World covers topics like career paths, money management, and online safety, preparing students for their future.

We follow the TEEP lesson structure in PSHE classes and use various assessment methods to gauge progress.

The impact of PSHE is multifaceted: it helps students develop healthy relationships, make wise choices, build resilience, and respect differences. As a result, they are better prepared for future challenges, both academically and socially. We strive to equip our students with the necessary tools to succeed in college and their future lives.

For more details, please check the links to our curriculum maps and programs below.

If you have any queries or concerns, please reach out to our PSHE Coordinator, Mrs Medland or the RSE Coordinator, Mrs Marr.

 PSHE & RSE Curriculum map 2023/24

Curriculum delivery

Key Stage 3 Years 7-9            2 lessons per fortnight

Key Stage 4 Years 10-11        1 lesson per fortnight

Additional sessions on topics like drugs education and careers are also held throughout the year.