“When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts” - Dalai Lama

At Helston Community College, we believe that students’ personal development is vital to their wellbeing, character and future success. Our PSHE curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to navigate the opportunities and challenges they will face both during their time at school and beyond.

Our PSHE programme is responsive to the needs of our students and the wider community. It provides a safe and supportive environment in which students can explore a wide range of important and sometimes challenging topics, helping them to develop confidence, resilience, independence and respect for themselves and others.

Our PSHE curriculum includes:

• Health and Wellbeing
• Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)
• Living in the Wider World
• Citizenship and British Values
• Financial Education
• Careers and Future Pathways
• Personal Safety and Online Safety

Students are encouraged to develop their understanding of the world around them and to consider how their choices, attitudes and actions can affect themselves, others and the wider community.

PSHE learning takes place through dedicated curriculum lessons and is further supported through tutor time, assemblies, careers education and the wider school curriculum. This ensures that personal development is not viewed as a standalone subject, but as an important part of the wider education we provide at Helston Community College.

Our key concepts in PSHE are:

• Relationsips & Sex Education
• Health & Wellbeing
• Living in the Wider World
• Careers Education

We revisit key concepts at age-appropriate points throughout the PSHE learning journey. This enables students to build on previous knowledge, develop greater understanding and apply their learning to increasingly complex situations as they progress through the school.

Ultimately, our PSHE curriculum aims to ensure that every student leaves Helston Community College equipped with the knowledge, skills, confidence and values they need to thrive, make positive choices and contribute positively to society.

If you have queries, please do not hesitate to contact our PSHE subject lead: ebragg@helston.tpacademytrust.org