Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) and Citizenship
Students at Townsend undertake a Personal Development programme of study which includes the teaching of PSHE, Citizenship, Careers Education, and Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) Programme.
Our curriculum is designed to empower students with the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to lead fulfilling lives, make informed decisions, and contribute positively to society. We strive to nurture well-rounded individuals who are emotionally resilient, socially responsible, and equipped to navigate the complexities of the modern world.
Course Details
Personal Development is taught during tutor time sessions for Years 7, 8 and 9.
Year 7
Autumn Term
Introduction to school life:
1. Responsibilities in the classroom
2. Being me
3. How to manage change
4. Our personalities
5. Unhelpful thoughts
6. Loneliness and connection
7. Setting goals and targets
8. Listening skills
9. New beginnings
Spring Term
Drugs Education:
1. What are drugs
2. Social norms and drugs
3. Drugs and the law
4. Consequences of drug use
5. Cannabis risks
6. Alcohol and its effects and risks
7. Understanding caffeine
Bullying and prejudice:
1. Identity and differences
2. The importance of community
3. Bullying
4. Cyber bullying
5. Banter or bullying
6. Toxic relationships
7. Supporting others
Summer Term
Peer influence and crime:
1. Unhealthy friendships
2. Pressure
3. Committing crimes
4. Organised crimes
5. Knife crime
6. Run and hide (what to do in case of an attack)
Looking after yourself:
1. Making choices
2. Overcoming influence
3. Physical health
4. Vaping
5. Being safe with medicines
6. Dangers of fire
Year 8
Autumn Term
Mental health and wellbeing:
1. Recognising the signs of poor mental health
2. Stress
3. Bereavement
4. Resilience
5. Making healthy choices
Identity and discrimination:
1. Your identity
2. Discrimination
3. Challenging discrimination
4. Celebration diversity
Spring Term
Money and employment:
1. Saving and budgeting
2. Spending
3. My prospects
4. Work life and the law
5. Handling money
Anti-bullying:
1. Empathy
2. Bullying
3. Friendship challenges
4. Peer influence
5. Similarities and differences
Summer Term
Healthy lifestyle:
1. How to keep healthy
2. Healthy choices
3. Vaping
4. Physical health
5. Caffeine
Staying safe online:
1. AI
2. Cybercrime
Year 9
Autumn Term
The influence of the legal system:
1. Principles of law
2. Law makers
3. Learning about the law
4. Sentencing
5. Social media and the law
6. Sexting
7. Consumer rights
8. Innovation and ethics
9. Police powers
10. Changing the legal system
Spring Term
Principles and Values:
1. Values in a democratic society
2. Freedom to worship
3. Citizenship
4. Media and the free press
5. Digital citizenship
6. International organisation
Summer Term
Business and enterprise:
1. CVs
2. Cover letters
3. Contacting employers
4. Personal brand
5. Apprenticeships
6. Enterprise
Drugs awareness:
1. Vaping
2. Attitudes to drug use
3. The law and drug use
4. Alcohol and cannabis
5. Managing influence
