YEAR 8

PERSONAL, SOCIAL & HEALTH EDUCATION  (2011-12)

No of lessons:1 per fortnight

 Course description

 Autumn term:

 Students learn the ½ of the term about Careers Education.

Contents:

• school rules,
• developing an understanding of one self,
• the meaning of work
• the law about employment of children,
• learning about realistic and over ambitious career choices and
• reasons for choosing jobs.

In the 2/2 of the term we focus on Citizenship Issues.

Contents:

• the role and powers of the police within the community
• the law in vandalism
• the school as a community
• The UK and the EU
• how and when we use negotiation skills / problem solving and
• analysis of the differences between regions

 Spring term:

 In the ½ of the term, students will be taught Sex Relationships Education and Safety.

Contents:

• dealing with feelings of low self-esteem / shyness
• safety and first aid at home, child abuse and
• the power of advertisement.

Sex Education lessons are taught by a family Planning nurse / school nurse or the Wandsworth SRE Coordinator. Parents/ carers will receive a letter regarding this lesson closer to the date. Optional withdrawal of students is available via reply slip.

 In the 2/2 of the term we continue exploring Health Issues.

Contents:

• facts about drinking alcohol
• substance abuse (drug abuse) and the law.

 Summer Term:

 In the ½ of the term, students learn about Developing Relationships.

Contents:

• divided families,
• other lifestyles and cultures, images and stereotyping.
• changes in our society: about older people and society in the 21^st century and
• how to make good use of our free time.

In the 2/2 of the term, we focus on Understanding Oneself and Global Issues.

Contents:

        -    friendships

        -    values and opinion

        -    causes and consequences of world hunger

        -    gambling and its effects on people and

       -    review of this year achievements and progress.

 Method:

Students will be taught these topics through group-work, discussion, debates and role-play/drama.

Sex Education lessons will be delivered by a Family Planning Nurse. A letter of consent to parents will be sent one month before the session starts.

 Homework:

Homework will be undertaken on a needs basis.  Students will have to do independent research on some topics. Homework is set fortnightly.

 Equipment requirements:

Pen, pencil, rubber, ruler and a newspaper, when required.

Exercise book is provided.

 Book:

“Your Life 2”   by John Foster

Collins - ISBN 0-00-327356-3

 Contact:  

Mr. S. Baillie

Head of PSHE

June 2011