This year the children will be learning the following in PSHE:
Autumn Term 1
Physical health and wellbeing:
In the media
Pupils learn:
* that messages given on food adverts can be misleading
* about role models
* about how the media can manipulate images and that these images may not reflect reality
Autumn Term 2
Identity, society and equality:
Stereotypes, discrimination and prejudice (including tackling homophobia)
Pupils learn:
* about stereotyping, including gender stereotyping
* workshop from Diversity Role Models or Equaliteach
* about prejudice and discrimination and how this can make people feel
Spring 1
Keeping safe and managing risk:
When things go wrong
Pupils learn:
* about keeping safe online
* that violence within relationships is not acceptable
* about problems that can occur when someone goes missing from home
Spring 2
Mental health and emotional wellbeing: Dealing with feelings
Pupils learn:
* about a wide range of emotions and feelings and how these are experienced in the body
* about times of change and how this can make people feel
* about the feelings associated with loss, grief and bereavement
Summer 1
Drug, alcohol and tobacco education: Different influences
Pupils learn:
* about the risks associated with smoking drugs, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, shisha and cannabis
* about different influences on drug use – alcohol, tobacco and nicotine products
* strategies to resist pressure from others about whether to use drugs – smoking drugs and alcohol
Summer 2
Careers, financial capability and economic wellbeing: Borrowing and earning money
Pupils learn:
* that money can be borrowed but there are risks associated with this
* about enterprise
* what influences people’s decisions about careers make