Relationships/Health and Wellbeing are statutory elements of the course.
For more information please refer to the RSE and Drugs Education policies. 
  
Other elements within the Year 10 Living Education programme:
Careers Education including whole year group day trip to a Sampling Day at Runshaw College, Leyland.
Citizenship and British Values.
Financial capability (some outcomes also covered in Maths).
Open Water Danger.
 
Elements of Citizenship education are taught cross-curricular.

MICHAELMAS 1

Topic:
Team St Michael’s. Setting new ground rules. School Council election.

In this unit of work, students learn:
Ground rules for respectful discussions.
Election of tutorial school council representative.
Setting goals for Year 10.

Topic:
Patrons work.

In this unit of work, students learn:
Who is my tutorial patron and what makes them a good role model

Information letter sent home to parents.

Topic:
Health and Wellbeing 6. Transition to Year 10. Resilience and coping strategies.  

In this unit of work, students learn:
What is a ‘growth mindset’ and a ‘fixed mindset’?
What is your attitude to learning? 
Developing resilience in learning.
Developing resilience in the face of change.
Effective revision techniques.

Topic:
Living in the Wider World 4. Understanding gambling, including online.

In this unit of work, students learn:
Why we should learn about gambling.
The risks of gambling for a young person.
Evaluating risk and our influences.
Impulsivity vs delayed gratification.
How to avoid the temptations of gambling.
How might the industry influence people to gamble? 
Signs of problem gambling.
Gambling and your values.

Topic:
Citizenship 4. British values, human rights and community cohesion. Challenging extremism and radicalisation.

In this unit of work, students learn:
What is extremism and radicalisation? 
The influence of the media on society.
Bias and ‘fake media’.
Becoming a more critical reader.
Charisma vs leadership and credibility.
The power of ‘groupthink’ and the need to belong.
Forgiveness and reconciliation.
What the bible says about intolerance and discrimination.

PSHE Association Programme of Study references: 
H = Health & Wellbeing.
R = Relationships.
L = Living in the Wider World.
Y10 Unit B - H1, H2, R29, L1, L10, L11, L12, L13.
Y10 Unit C - H1, H3, H4, H5, H6, R1, R29.
Y10 Unit G - H1, H4, H19, R1, R3, R4, R6, R7, R8, R28, R30, R34.
Y11 Unit U - H20, R3, R30, R31, L1.
Y11 Unit V - H20, H27, R6, R28, R29, R30, R31, R33, R34, R35, L1.
Y11 Unit W - H4, H8, H20, R1, R4, R5, R6, R36, L1, L6.

MICHAELMAS 2

Topic:
Health and Wellbeing 7. Mental health conditions and dealing with stigma. Body image and the media. 

In this unit of work, students learn:
What is mental health? 
Staying mentally healthy.
Understanding anxiety and panic attacks.
When does feeling down turn into depression? 
The importance of sleep and a healthy balanced diet in maintaining good mental health.
Where to get help if you feel you or someone you know are struggling with your mental health.

PSHE Association Programme of Study references: 
H = Health & Wellbeing.
R = Relationships.
L = Living in the Wider World.
Y10 Unit D - H1, H3, H4, H5, H6, R1, R29.
Y10 Unit E - H3, H4, H5, H6, H15, R1, R29.

LENT 1

Topic:
Relationships 7. Myths of relationships and sex. Healthy expectations and handling rejection or break ups of romantic relationships.

In this unit of work, students learn:
Relationship ‘norms’ – what are they and where do they come from? 
What a healthy relationship might look like.
Unhealthy and controlling behaviours.
The influence of relationship stereotypes.
How gender stereotypes can affect our behaviour Recap of the Equality Act and UK laws What is gender? 
Gender identity and gender expression.
Gendered messages and terminology.
Discovering your relationship values.
Spotting relationship ‘red flags’ and ending relationships well.
Healthy behaviours for intimate relationships.
Consent and understanding the right to say no.
Justice and fairness in relationships.
Recap of laws concerning consent.
How pornography can affect relationships.
Some features of a healthy sexual relationship.

PSHE Association Programme of Study references: 
H = Health & Wellbeing.
R = Relationships.
L = Living in the Wider World.
Y10 Unit H - H7, H19, R24, R25, R26, R27, R28, R29, R30, L1, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7.
Y10 Unit I - H7, H19, R24, R25, R26, R27, R28, R29, R30, L1, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7.
Y10 Unit J - H7, H19, R24, R25, R26, R27, R28, R29, R30, L1, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7.
Y10 Unit K - H1, R1, R5, R6, R7, R9, R16, R19, R29.

LENT 2

Topic:
Relationships 8. Understanding different family setups and parenting skills. Unplanned pregnancy choices. Managing change, grief and bereavement.

In this unit of work, students learn:
What does it mean for a couple to be ready for sexual activity? 
The importance of consent and ‘capacity to consent’.
Recognising and resisting pressures.
Signs of an unhealthy relationship.
What should you know about STIs? 
How to access sexual health services locally.
What types of contraception exist? 
Comparing types of contraception.
How to use a condom safely and effectively.
Negotiating contraception use.
Responsibilities for sexual health.
What to do if contraception fails and how to get help and support.

PSHE Association Programme of Study references: 
H = Health & Wellbeing.
R = Relationships.
L = Living in the Wider World.
Y10 Unit P - H1, H4, R1, R4, R5, R6, R8, R13, R14, R15, R16, R24.
Y10 Unit Q - H4, R1, R3, R5, R6, R8, R14, R16, R17, R18, R19, R20, R29, R30.
Y10 Unit R - H11, H12, R15, R21, R22.
Y10 Unit S - H11, H31, R3, R5, R15, R21, R22.

TRINITY 1

Topic:
Health and Wellbeing 6. Drugs education 4.

In this unit of work, students learn:
What do you know about legal and illegal drugs already? 
How are drugs classified? 
Identifying legal and illegal drug use.
Understanding the dangers of illegal recreational drugs and New Psychoactive Substances (NPS).
Why might some people choose to take drugs, and when might this become a problem? 
What is addiction? 
Keeping yourself and others safe.

PSHE Association Programme of Study references: 
H = Health & Wellbeing.
R = Relationships.
L = Living in the Wider World.
Y10 Unit L - H1,H24, H25, H27, H28, H30, R3, R30, R31, R32.
Y10 Unit M - H20, H24, H25, H26, H29.
Y10 Unit N - H20, H25, H27, H28, H30, R30, R31.
Y10 Unit O - H20, H24, H28, H30, H31, R31, R32.

TRINITY 2

Topic:
Careers 4 Post-16 choices. Rights and responsibilities for health and safety; online reputation. 
Preparation for Runshaw Sampling Day.

In this unit of work, students learn:
What are your Post-16 choices? 
Vocational vs academic studies and blended pathways Who might choose each type of study? 
The local Post-16 offer.
T-levels: a new way to study.
Why some people choose apprenticeships.
Types of employment and contracts.
Reflecting on your attributes and skills.
What is employability? 
Developing enterprise skills and 21st Century employability skills.
Job sectors and labour market information.
How might you best ‘sell’ your skills to an employer? 
Rights and responsibilities at work for employers and employees.

PSHE Association Programme of Study references: 
H = Health & Wellbeing.
R = Relationships.
L = Living in the Wider World.
Y10 Unit J - H1, H2, R1, R2, R3, L7, L15, L16, L17, L18.
Y10 Unit V - H1, H2, R1, R2, R3, L7, L15, L16, L17, L18.
Y10 Unit W - L1, L2, L8, L10, L11, L12, L13, L14, L16, L17, L18, L19.
Y10 Unit X - H1, H2, L1, L10, L11, L12, L13, L14, L15, L17, L19.