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PERSONAL, SOCIAL & HEALTH EDUCATION PDF Print E-mail

 

YEAR 9

PERSONAL, SOCIAL & HEALTH EDUCATION   (2011-12)

 

No of lessons:1 per fortnight

 

Course description

 

Autumn term:

 

Students learn the ½ of the term Careers Education.

Contents:  

  • introduction to the careers library,
  • making decisions and
  • the consequences link to their choices.

 

In the 2/2 of the term focuses on Citizenship Studies.

Contents:

  • human rights,
  • freedom of expression and thought,
  • the law: punishments,
  • explore the work done by the local government-council and taxes and
  • the media and young people.

 

 

Spring term:

 

In the ½ of the term, students will be taught Sex Relationships Education, Body Chances and Feelings.

Contents:

  • adolescence and feelings,
  • safer sex, STI’s and AIDS and
  • the power of the press in young people.

 

 

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:

  • the facts about eating disorders,
  • drug taking and
  • drug problems and emergencies.

 

Summer Term:

 

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

Contents:

  • Becoming an adult,
  • Rights and responsibilities within your own family.
  • Understanding the causes and effects of racism and the law on racism
  • Being assertive while dealing with peer pressure.

 

In the 2/2 of the term, students focus on Understanding Oneself.

Contents:

  • Dealing with feelings of loss;
  • Learn about global issues as poverty and division of wealth;
  • About banking and saving and
  • Review 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 sessions start.

 Assessment:

There is no formal assessment for this subject; however, throughout the year students will undertake an internal assignment on the issues and subjects covered. The internal assignment will be marked on points and a school certificate will then be issued.

 Homework:

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

 Equipment requirements:

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

Exercise book is provided.

 

Book:

“Your Life 3”   by John Foster

Collins - ISBN 0-00-327358-X

 

Contact:  

Mr. S. Baillie

July 2011