Curriculum Intent

Life Learning is a planned program of learning through which pupils acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives now and in the future. As part of a whole school approach, it develops the qualities and attributes pupils need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society. Life Learning is centred on providing pupils with experiences to become work ready, life ready and further study ready. Life Learning incorporates the statutory relationships, sex and health education content from the DfE statutory guidance.


Curriculum Features

Life Learning focuses on 6 topics per year centred around the following themes:

 

Life beyond school, 

Health and wellbeing,

Staying safe online and offline,

Relationship and sex education,

Rights, responsibilities and British values,

Celebrating diversity and equality.

 

Students should approach Life Learning with an open mind and a willingness to share new experiences with their peers. At times, there may be issues discussed that may take students out of their comfort zone and it is important that they are honest and open with teachers so they can make your lessons as enjoyable and as memorable as possible.  Life Learning wants to work with students to best prepare them for life after secondary school.

 

Overview

Year 7

 

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Area of study:

Celebrating diversity & equality

Health and wellbeing

Rights, responsibilities and British values

Staying safe online and offline

Life beyond school

Relationship and sex education

What will  they learn about?

Identity

Citizenship

Nationalities

Puberty

Body development

Managing emotions

Democracy

Voting

Making laws

Drugs

Gangs

Peer pressure

Teamwork

Communities Importance of sleep

Consent

Friendships

Positivity

What should they be able to do?

Students should be able to describe their identity and understand a range of influences on identity. They are able to express themselves at home and at school.

Students should be able to describe the emotional, social and physical changes that happen during puberty. To empathise with those that are starting puberty and understand how to support them. Understand that girls and boys develop differently during puberty.

Students should be able to describe how politics impacts their life. They can describe the role of parliament and can explain the difference between living in a democracy and a dictatorship.

Students should be able to identify the causes of why young people might want to join a gang. Understand the consequences of breaking the law and engaging in criminal behaviour. Come up with solutions for preventing young people turning to gangs.

Students should be able to identify a range of people they trust in their life. They can identify positive character traits.

They can explain the purposes of money and understand how money can influence the world in positive and negative ways

Students should be able to explain why personal space is important and understand what consent is and when it is given they can respond to people and situations in an assertive manner.

Key vocabulary

Stereotype Discrimination Identity

Migration

Prejudice

Physical Health

Mental Health

Puberty

Adolescence

Acceptance

Political parties

Prime Minister

General election

Parliament

Government

Risk

Addiction

Cyber bullying

Scams

Psychological

Trust

Stress

Transition

Community cohesion

Respect

Consent

Consequences

Disclosing

Peer pressure

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Year 8

 

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Area of study:

Celebrating diversity & equality

Rights, responsibilities and British values

Life beyond school

Relationship and sex education

Staying safe online and offline

Health and wellbeing

What will they learn about?

LGBT Gender Issues Trans Issues

Law Rights Society Community

 

Self Esteem Body Image Budgeting & Finance Careers

LGBT + Gender Love Consent Relationships Periods

County Lines (Gangs) Drugs Online Safety Alcohol

Child Abuse

Stress Management Healthy Eating

What should they be able to do?

Students should be able to define homophobia and understand a range of forms homophobia takes. Understand why it's wrong to use homophobic language.

Students should be able to explain the types of punishments available in the UK. Understand the different theories behind punishing offenders. Evaluate whether Prison is an effective form of punishment

Students should be able to  identify a wide range of jobs. Understand that each sector in society contains many career opportunities. Know how to plan for their  future career.

Students should be able to identify what good Relationships and Sex Education is. They are able to give good relationship advice to others and can identify a range of rights that should be respected in a relationship.

Students should be able to spot a fake profile online. Understand what online grooming is and how people may try to gain trust in order to abuse it. They know where to report online issues and to seek further advice and support

Students should be able to explain the various definitions for Health and Wellbeing & identify healthy & unhealthy habits people have. Know a range of suggestions to improve own wellbeing

Key vocabulary

Homophobia, Gender,

Sexuality, Prejudice,

Ally

Community, Disability, Discrimination

Criminal Responsibility

Enterprise, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Budget,

Economy

Consent, boundaries,

trust,

dignity,

Conflict Resolution

County Lines,

Modern Slavery, Exploitation

Trolling

Harassment

PTSD,

Anxiety,

Depression

Banter

Coping

Assessment

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Year 9

 

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Area of study:

Rights, responsibilities and British values

Relationship and sex education

 

Staying safe online and offline

Life beyond school

Relationship and sex education

(Law & Consent)

Health and wellbeing

What will they learn about?

Terrorism

Extremism

Fake News

Media

Consent

Contraception

Sexual Health

Cannabis

Illegal Drugs

Drug Addiction

Volatile Substance Abuse

Picking Options

First Aid

Conflict Management Budgeting

HIV and AIDS

STI’s and STD’s

Risky Activities in relationships

Media & Airbrushing Grief & loss Cancer Prevention Body Confidence

What should they be able to do?

Students should be able to understand what terrorism is and can give examples. They can evaluate how terrorism makes others feel. They  know who to contact if they  suspect someone is planning an act of terrorism.

Students should be able to  name a wide range of contraceptive methods. They understand how at least five different types of contraceptives work. They know where to access further reliable information on this topic.

Students should be able to define an addiction. They can name a wide range of things people can become addicted to and they understand the problems linked to an addiction.

Students should be able to explain how success comes from failure. They understand how to turn problems into opportunities. They are resilient people at school, home and in the community.

Students should be able to  identify the main features that help to build a healthy relationship. They know a range of non physical characteristics to look for in a partner. They are able to evaluate if a relationship is positive & healthy or not.

Students should be able to identify the difference between high and low self esteem & can explain how things influence someone’s self esteem. They know a range of ways to manage their own self-esteem

Key vocabulary

Conspiracy Extremism,

Scrutiny

Propaganda, Radicalisation

STI, STD, Contraception,

Stalking

Contraception,

Cannabis,

Psychoactive, Hallucinogenic, Stimulant,

Addiction

Defibrillator

Triggers,

deposit ,

Budget

Privacy

Sexual assault, capacity

Marriage

Happiness

Private

Resilience,

Trauma,

Airbrushing,

Victim,

Racism

Assessment

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GCSE Exam Information: Exam Board, papers and topics (weighting and length of paper) No exam taken

Useful links: https://pshe-association.org.uk/

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1090195/Relationships_Education_RSE_and_Health_Education.pdf

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-social-health-and-economic-education-pshe/personal-social-health-and-economic-pshe-education

Life Learning

E-Safety

 

Any enquiries or questions about Life Learning can be made by emailing the address below...

natalie.smith@wernethschool.com