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We are currently updating our Curriculum for RSHE to incorporate new topics and highly relevant resources. This is in response to student voice and ongoing development of the subject.

Year 7 Curriculum plans

Term	What are we learning?	What Knowledge, Understanding and Skills will we gain?	What will excellence look like?	How will these be assessed?
Autumn	Transition, Identity and Community	Students will explore identity similarities and differences along with appreciating diversity and identifying and challenging bullying. Students will use listening, communication and decision-making skills alongside personal experience to make informed judgements.	Students will express well thought out responses to the issues they are presented with. They will show an appreciation for diversity and explain strategies for challenging bullying with confidence. Students will be respectful of the differences of others and show a good moral compass during this work.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Autumn	Citizenship How does the political system work in the UK Citizenship	Students will acquire a sound knowledge and understanding of how the United Kingdom is governed and its political system. Students will study about the operation of Parliament and the monarch's role in the political system. Students also explore the voting and electoral system, the roles and responsibilities of MPs and how government is organised. Students also gain knowledge of how power is shared between Westminster and the devolved administrations.	Students can explain who runs the country, how Parliament works and how power is shared between Westminster and the devolved administrations. Students can explain the key differences between major political parties and how candidates are selected to stand for a constituency. Students can explain the process of forming a government including the role of the monarch. Students can describe the organisation of government administration into departments.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and tasks to assess students understanding of the subject.Students will be completing an end of unit assessment which will assess their knowledge and understanding of the unit.
Spring	Body Awareness and Healthy Relationships	Students will be introduced to body image looking at changes through puberty, knowing their bodies, periods, developing sexual awareness, consent, FGM and forced marriage. Students will also be able to recognise Healthy Relationships and how they are formed and nurtured.	Students will show curiosity alongside responding sensitively to the subject matter and supporting others who may be less confident discussing these issues. Students will communicate sound ideas about self-worth and respect.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Summer	Citizenship Liberties Enjoyed by British Citizens and Identities in the United Kingdom	Students will gain knowledge of the key principles and values that underpin British society (democracy, the rule of law and individual liberty). Students will gain knowledge of what we mean by national identity and multiple identities. Students will gain knowledge of why these liberties are seen as essential to a functioning democracy and are intended to ensure that citizens are able to express themselves freely and participate in public life without fear of repression or persecution. This unit also prepares students to engage in civic life. It helps them to understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens.	Students can define the key values of British society. Students can define what we mean by identities and how we can have multiple identities. Students can explain why these liberties are so important to be a fully functioning citizen and how this can prepare them to engage in civic life.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and alongside class activities that will assess students’ understanding of the subject.
Summer	Becoming Independent	Students will be introduced to First Aid and Fire Safety, making healthy choices about eating, sleeping and personal hygiene.	Students will make considered decisions that are well informed and will know how to support others in difficult situations	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.

Year 8 Curriculum plans

Term	What are we learning?	What Knowledge, Understanding and Skills will we gain?	What will excellence look like?	How will these be assessed?
Autumn	Relationships	Students develop their knowledge and ideas around family, healthy, romantic and physical relationships. Students will use listening, communication and decision-making skills alongside personal experience to make informed judgements	Students will communicate well thought out responses which demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the importance of healthy relationships, a particular focus on independent thought and personal decision-making skills will be encouraged.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Autumn	Citizenship What is crime and the law	In this unit students will consider what crime is and why people might commit a crime. They will consider the difference between right and wrong. Students will differentiate between civil and criminal law. Students will look at the role of the police, their part in the justice system and how they are able to tackle crime. Students will also be able to define what a law is and how it affects us. Students will learn about the application of minimum age restrictions in the UK and at what age a person can do age restricted activities. Finally students will explore the role of the youth court and how young people are treated within the Criminal Justice System. Students will be able to identify a range of people who work within the Criminal Justice System and will explain how they support young people who committed crimes.	Students will be able to define what crime and the law are. They are able to make a difference between a criminal and civil law. They can use case studies and through those studies they can explain the role of the police and Criminal Justice System. They can explain why young people are treated differently in the criminal justice system. Students are able to develop and articulate perceptive views on youth crime issues and participate in a structured debate regarding youth crime and punishment; with confidence to their peers and teacher.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and tasks to assess students understanding of the subject. Students will be completing an end of unit assessment which will assess their knowledge and understanding of the unit.
Spring	Wellbeing	Students will study what their rights are as children as outlined in national laws, online wellbeing in relation to grooming, echo chambers and self-esteem, the media’s influence, physical and mental wellbeing, attitudes towards mental health and dealing with emotions and Drug and Alcohol abuse and Smoking and Vaping.	Students will use their knowledge from discussions and case studies to explain how they would make healthy choices and can explain how to deal with their own emotions and how to support others in similar situations.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Summer	Citizenship The Operation of Our Parliament	Students will find out what is the difference between government and parliament, about parliamentary functions and consider whether there are enough checks on the prime minister. Students will try to find the answer for the following questions: ‘What is the link between Parliament and democracy?’, ‘What is Parliament’s purpose?’ ‘How are the UK Parliament and government organised?’, ‘Are there enough checks on the prime minister?’ Students will gain an understanding of how laws are made. They will learn about how the Parliament is responsible for making laws that affect our daily lives, and learning about the parliamentary process helps us understand how these laws are created and implemented. By learning about Parliament, students will become more informed and engaged citizens, and participate in the democratic process.	Students can answer all the main questions from this unit in a sophisticated way. Students can explain the link between Parliament and democracy. Students can describe the purpose of Parliament and how it is organised. Students can fully explain how laws are made and how they can affect our daily lives.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and alongside class activities that will assess students’ understanding of the subject.
Summer	Citizenship How does the media affect us?	This unit is going to give students the knowledge and understanding of the role of media and free press in a democratic society. It will explore the different forms of media and their impact on society, as well as the importance of freedom of the press in promoting transparency and accountability. Students will understand the different forms of media and their impact on society.	Students can list all the different forms of media. Students can explain fully how these different forms of media can impact and affect our daily lives. Students can explain what the role of media is and why it is important to have a free press.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and alongside class activities that will assess students’ understanding of the subject.
Summer	Relationships	Students will finish studying relationships with a focus on unhealthy relationships, boundaries, consent intimacy online and contraception.	Students will communicate well thought out responses which demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the importance of healthy relationships, a particular focus on independent thought and personal decision-making skills will be encouraged.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.

Year 9 Curriculum plans

Term	What are we learning?	What Knowledge, Understanding and Skills will we gain?	What will excellence look like?	How will these be assessed?
Autumn	Transition, Identity and Community	Students will investigate how they deal with change in their life and how they manage stress with a focus on study skills and mental health. Students will also develop knowledge of exploitation, discrimination, allyship and prejudice. Students will also be introduced to sexual violence and harassment. Students will use listening, communication and decision-making skills alongside personal experience to make informed judgements	Students will communicate clear responses to the subject matter and use decision making skills alongside personal experience to make informed judgements. Students will be able to justify their views maturely and demonstrate a range of strategies to manage difficult situations.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Autumn	Citizenship How can citizens make a difference?	Students will be exploring what rights people are entitled to and how these change over time. Students will be able to define what pressure groups, charities and NGOs are. Students will be investigating case studies and think about the different issues that these groups deal with. Students will also investigate local charities and their work in the local community. Students will also develop their knowledge on how young people can make a difference in their communities and investigate the role of the Youth Parliament. Students will finally take part in a citizenship project, where they will choose a local issue and will plan a citizenship action project. They will also try to put it into action and will reflect on the effectiveness of the project.	Students develop an interest in participating in a project that they can take with them into adulthood. They are able to plan and carry out actions aimed at improving or influencing the community. Students can describe different ways in which a citizen can contribute to the improvement of his or her community. Students have a secure knowledge and understanding of what charities, NGOs and pressure groups are. They develop skills such as being able to use a range of strategies, weigh evidence, make persuasive arguments and evaluate different ways that citizens can act together to contribute to society.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and tasks to assess students understanding of the subject. Students will also be assessed at the end of the unit. They will also take part in their citizenship project and this will be assessed by the teacher. Students will need to be able to explain the roles of citizens and be able to come up with a plan for a project that deals with problems and issues in the local community that can be addressed. Students will be able to express an informed opinion about their own role and impact of the activities they have undertaken. They can explain and begin to evaluate the impact of the actions that they have completed
Spring	Body Awareness	Students will develop their knowledge of their own relationships with positive body image, changes through puberty, period poverty, beauty standards, readiness for sex, consent and STI’s.	Students will demonstrate justified and considered opinions during discussions and will be able to articulate different opinions on sex whilst communicating body confidence and a clear grasp of what consent means. Students will be able to support others making difficult decisions.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Summer	Citizenship Finance	The aim of this citizenship finance unit is to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed financial decisions. Students will explain how we can stay in control of our money and how can we save money. Students will learn about basic financial concepts, such as budgeting, saving, investing, and credit management. They will also learn about consumer rights and responsibilities, as well as the role of financial institutions and regulations in the economy.	By the end of the unit, students will be equipped with the tools they need to manage their own finances and contribute to a healthy and prosperous economy. Students will be able to make informed decisions and can fully explain how they can stay in control of their money now and later on in their life. Students will gain knowledge of how to keep their money safe from online crimes. Students can confidently define financial concepts and also be aware of their rights and responsibilities in regards to their financial situation.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and alongside class activities that will assess students’ understanding of the subject. Students will also complete an end of unit test that will assess their knowledge and understanding of key concepts and ideas from this unit.
Summer	Independence	Students will look at their personal safety in the context of drug and alcohol emergencies, online scams and gambling, making health choices to prevent disease and managing peer pressure.	Students discussions will demonstrate a clear attitude towards the issues studied and students will be able to offer reasoned arguments justifying their opinions.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.

Year 10 Curriculum plans

Term	What are we learning?	What Knowledge, Understanding and Skills will we gain?	What will excellence look like?	How will these be assessed?
Autumn	Relationships	Students will focus on recognising the importance of stable committed, healthy family and respectful relationships leading to making decisions about sexual choices and pregnancy and being able to recognise unhealthy relationships. Students will use listening, communication and decision-making skills alongside personal experience to make informed judgements.	Students will demonstrate the ability to make sound and informed judgements regarding understanding the importance of positive relationships and how personal circumstances and experience could affect their decision making skills.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Spring	Citizenship Rules and Law (Discrimination)	Students will study the nature of rules and laws in helping society deal with complex problems of fairness, justice and discrimination. Students will gain knowledge of the fundamental principles of law. Students will learn about how a law is created and passed. Students will learn about the history of United Nations and what the Universal Declaration of Human rights are and how they set out basic human rights that everyone is entitled to. Students will gain an understanding of the operation of the justice system, including the role of the police and the operation of courts and tribunals. Students will gain knowledge of how the different criminal and civil courts work.	Students will be able to define what rules and the law are. Students will be able to make a difference between a criminal and civil law. Students can explain how new Bills are introduced into the Parliament in order to bring about changes in the law. Students can explain all stages of a Bill and how it goes to the queen or king to be ‘signed’. Students can explain the operation of the justice system such as the role and powers of the police, judiciary, the roles of legal representativies and how the different criminal and civil courts work.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and tasks to assess students’ understanding of the subject. Students will be completing an end of unit assessment which will assess their knowledge and understanding of the unit.
Spring	Wellbeing	Students will study what rights are with regard to national laws around FGM, abortion, age of consent, sexual orientation, non-consensual surgical interventions on intersex children and sterilisation. Students will also study how online and media influence wellbeing and their responsibility for others in relations to Alcohol and Drug misuse.	Students will demonstrate confident understanding of their responsibility within society for prevention of illegal acts and how to support others in difficult circumstances. Students will discuss issues given reasoned and justified opinions.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Summer	Careers Preparing for Work Experience	Students will use Unifrog to complete personality profiles to identify their strengths and weaknesses alongside familiarising themselves with interview technique, creating CVs and cover letters.	Students will successfully research appropriate opportunities and put this into practice when applying for and securing an appropriate work experience placement.	Students can articulate their strengths and weaknesses and reflect on what they have learnt following the work experience placement.
Summer	Independence	Students will consolidate their knowledge of First Aid in relation to CPR, AED;s wounds and choking. Students will consider their views on cosmetic and plastic surgery and learn about making healthy choices regarding vaccines and organ donation.	Students will show confidence when dealing with emergency situations. Students will offer well justified and reasoned responses for their choices.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.

Year 11 Curriculum plans

Term	What are we learning?	What Knowledge, Understanding and Skills will we gain?	What will excellence look like?	How will these be assessed?
Autumn	Transition, Identity and Community	Students will focus on their transition to adulthood and having more responsibility. Students will reflect on their personal belief system and understanding of gender and sexual orientation. Students will analyse how discrimination impacts negatively on communities and how stereotypes affect identity and power dynamics. Students will use listening, communication and decision-making skills alongside personal experience to make informed judgements.	Students can communicate knowledge and understanding of the challenges they will face during Year 11. Students will use decision making skills alongside personal experience to make informed judgements. They can draw comparisons between different life choices and show an awareness for how personal belief plays a part in these decisions.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Spring	Citizenship Our Forms of Governance	Students will look at parliamentary democracy and the key elements of the constitution of the United Kingdom, including the power of government, the role of citizens and Parliament in holding those in power to account, and the different roles of the executive, legislature and judiciary. Students will gain knowledge of how Parliament works, the role of MPs, the ceremonial roles and key parliamentary roles.	Students can describe the key concepts of democracy and can name different forms of democracy. Students can confidently describe the value that underpin democracy such as rights/responsibilities/freedoms/equality and rule of law. Students can name the institutions of the British constitution and explain the relationships between these institutions. Students can explain one key element of the British constitution in details and this is the ‘separation of powers’. Students can explain in detail how the Parliament works such as scrutinising government, PMQs and committees. Students can describe what the role of the MPs are such as representing their constituencies, scrutinising legislation. Students can also describe in detail what are the ceremonial and key parliamentary roles.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Spring	Body Awareness	Students will be studying how to connect with themselves to combat stress and increase motivation. Students will also look at body image and how it is portrayed in pornography and the dangers of eating disorders. Students will compare different routes to parenthood and readiness for sex, consent and practising safer sex with consideration of STI’s.	Students will demonstrate mature and thoughtful responses during discussion which will be confident and will show consideration for aspects of mental health, diversity and appreciation of others differences.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Summer	Citizenship Key Elements of Our Constitution	Students will gain knowledge and understanding of electoral systems, forms of government, and diverse identities beyond the United Kingdom. Students will learn about the different electoral systems used in the UK and in other countries, as well as the actions citizens can take to influence decisions at local, national, and international levels. They will also study various forms of government, both democratic and non-democratic, and the importance of mutual respect and understanding in diverse societies.	Students can define different forms of electoral systems. They can also confidently describe how these systems work and able to compare them to the systems used in the UK. Students can identify advantages and disadvantages of these electoral systems. Students can also explain the difference between democratic and non-democratic forms of government. They can identify the differences and similarities between these forms of government. Students can confidently use examples of countries for democratic and non-democratic forms of government.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and tasks to assess students’ understanding of the subject.
Summer	Showing Independence	Students will be studying First Aid skills and how to deal with emergency situations. Students will consider the importance of self-examination and making healthy choices around vaccines and cosmetic alterations. Students will consider their position in the community and the peer influence they have.	Students will demonstrate confident approaches to First Aid situations and will recognise their peer influence within the school community.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.

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