RSE/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 7 Living Education programme:

Careers Education.
Citizenship and British Values.
Open Water Danger.
Financial capability.

Elements of Citizenship education are taught cross-curricular.

MICHAELMAS 1

Topic:
Team St Michael’s Transition unit.
In this unit of work, students learn:
What to expect from life at St Michael’s Who and where to go for help at school What is wellbeing?
Coping strategies for dealing with change.
Ground rules for respectful discussions.
Who are the people in my tutorial team.
What it means to be a member of Team St Michael’s.
What makes St Michael’s school so special.
Similarities and differences between primary school and high school What are the school rules that I need to know?
How to be prepared for effective learning.
What is Citizenship and what are the Fundamental British Values?
PSHE Association Programme of Study references:
H = Health & Wellbeing.
R = Relationships.
L = Living in the Wider World.

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

Topic:
School Council election.
In this unit of work, students learn:
What is the School Council and how can it help me to get my voice heard.

PSHE Association Programme of Study references:
H = Health & Wellbeing.
R = Relationships.
L = Living in the Wider World.
Y7 Unit A - H4, H5, H19, R1, R3, R13, R29.
Y7 Unit B - R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R13, R30, R34.
Y7 Unit C (in Character for Life) H1, H2, H3, H19, L2, L8, L9.

MICHAELMAS 2

Topic:
Health and Wellbeing 1.
In this unit of work, students learn:
What is a healthy lifestyle.
How to have a balanced and healthy diet.
Why we should reduce sugar intake.
What is in energy drinks and why they are banned in school.
How much sleep do I need; strategies for getting more sleep.
What can I do to maintain good dental health.

Topic:
Careers 1 (Pupils have one introductory lesson as part of their induction week).
In this unit of work, students learn:
What is meant by a ‘career’
Key skills for work.
What are my strengths and attributes.
Goal setting.
Work and my values.
Career sectors and ideas.
Case studies.
Stereotypes and discrimination at work.
PSHE Association Programme of Study references:
H = Health & Wellbeing.
R = Relationships.
L = Living in the Wider World.
Y7 Unit D - H13, H15, H16, H17, H23, H31, H32.
Y7 Unit E - H13, H14, H15, H16, H17, H18, H23, H31, H32,R6, R7, R30, R31.
Y7 Unit V - H9, H10, H31.
Y7 Unit G - L10, L12.
Y7 Unit H - L1, L7.
Y7 Unit I - L2, L9, L10, L12.
Y7 Unit F - L9, L15, L16.

Information letter sent home to parents.

LENT 1

Topic:
Relationships 1 Friendships and bullying.
In this unit of work, students learn:
What makes a good friend.
How to be a better friend.
How to manage online and real life relationships.
What is a ‘frenemy’.
What is bullying.
What is cyberbullying.
What are the signs of a healthy or unhealthy relationship.
What is discrimination.
What is homophobic language and bullying.
What are my relationship values.

Topic:
Citizenship 1 Introduction to citizenship.
In this unit of work, students learn:
Understanding identity.
What are rights and responsibilities when living in a diverse community.
What is prejudice and discrimination.
How do stereotypes affect us.
PSHE Association Programme of Study references:
H = Health & Wellbeing.
R = Relationships.
L = Living in the Wider World.
Y7 Unit N - R1, R4, R5, R6, R8, R11, R13, R28, R29.
Y7 Unit O - R1, R3, R4, R5, R6, R8, R11, R13, R28, R29.
Y7 Unit P - R6, R7.
Y7 Unit J - H19, R27, R28, L6, L7.
Y7 Unit K - R27, R28, L3, L4, L6, L7.
Y7 Unit L - R27, R28, L3, L4, L6, L7.
Y7 Unit M - H20, R27, R28, R30, R35, R36, L4, L17.

LENT 2

Topic:
Relationships 2 Managing puberty and periods.
Good stewardship of our bodies.
The importance of friendship before romance.
Becoming a critical reader of online messages about relationships.
In this unit of work, students learn:
What to expect from puberty.
What do I need to know about periods.
Choices for dealing with periods and menstrual wellbeing.
Good personal hygiene.
Your body and your rights.
Introduction to consent.
Expectations of different kinds of relationships.
Your values and relationships.
Romance and friendship.
Relationship messages in the media Self-esteem and your online self.
Roles and responsibilities in families.
PSHE Association Programme of Study references:
H = Health & Wellbeing.
R = Relationships.
L = Living in the Wider World.
Y7 Unit T - H4, H5, H7, H9.
Y7 Unit U - H8, H31, L5, L6.
Y7 Unit W - R1, R4, R6.
Y7 Unit X - H12, R1, R5, R6, R7, R8, R13, R14, R15, R22, R23, R25.
Y7 Unit Y - R1, R6, R8, R9, R10, R11, R17, R22, R25.

TRINITY 1

Topic:
Health and Wellbeing 2. Drugs Education 1.
In this unit of work, students learn:
What do I need to know about caffeine, energy drinks, tobacco and alcohol?
What does the law say about alcohol and tobacco use?
Recognising and managing the risks associated with using both legal and illegal substances
Smoking vs vaping (e-cigarettes).
PSHE Association Programme of Study references:
H = Health & Wellbeing.
R = Relationships.
L = Living in the Wider World.
Y7 Unit Q - H24, H20, H25, H28, H29, H30, H31, R32.
Y7 Unit R - H25, H26, H28.
Y7 Unit S - H18, H27, H28, H30, H31, R30, R31.

TRINITY 2

Topic:
Living in the Wider World 1. Personal safety and road safety. Open water danger (visitors to school).
In this unit of work, students learn:
Planning for a safe journey to/from school.
Avoiding distractions and road sense for pedestrians and cyclists.
The impact of stopping distances.
Understanding the dangers of open water and staying safe.

Topic:

Managing a budget. Identifying needs and wants.
In this unit of work, students learn:
What things do I need, and what things do I merely want?
How to budget well; recognising positive and negative influences on spending and saving.
PSHE Association Programme of Study references:
H = Health & Wellbeing.
R = Relationships.
L = Living in the Wider World.
Y8 Unit A - H20, H22.
Y8 Unit B - H20, H21, H23, R30, R31.