The CPHSE curriculum across the whole college is coherently planned and makes
a positive contribution to the personal development of students as well as to
their understanding of safeguarding and healthy lifestyles, their acceptance of
and engagement with British values and their broader cultural understanding.
Within CPHSE students are provided with opportunities to develop resilience,
confidence and independence.
Year 7
Autumn Term
Transition to secondary school
Diet, exercise and how to make healthy choices
Diversity, prejudice and bullying including cyber bullying
Managing on- and off-line friendships 30 min session
Revision for Christmas exams
Spring term
The risks of alcohol, tobacco and other substances
Managing puberty and the issues of unwanted contact and FGM
Knife crime
Revision for Easter assessments
Self-esteem and romance
Summer Term
Exploring family life
Extra 2/ 3 weeks for where different things need completing/ diagnosed areas which
need supplementing/ reinforcing Grant Thornton Project
Note: Grant Thornton Project to encompass “Living in the Wider World” section. There is a focus on
Enterprise, raising aspirations, making ethical financial decisions and budgeting.
Revision for Summer exams
Careers and Enterprise activities
Years 7 – 9 65 students in each
year take part in Young Enterprise where companies come in from around Lo don and talk about career
opportunities and pathways. C&E week also has a “Living in the Wider World” focus.
Year 8
Autumn Term
First aid and personal safety, focusing on road safety
Alcohol and drug misuse and managing peer influence
Tackling racism and religious discrimination, promoting human rights and antiracism
Online safety and digital literacy
Revision for Christmas exams
Spring Term
Mental health and emotional wellbeing, including body image
Managing change and loss
Knife crime
Revision for Easter assessments
Summer Term
Introduction to sexuality and consent
Rights and responsibilities in the community including challenging age and disability discrimination
Personal finance and evaluating value for money in services
Extra 2/ 3 weeks for where different things need completing/ diagnosed areas which
need supplementing
Revision for Summer exams
Careers and Enterprise Activities
Year 8 trip to HFW – whole day workshop to focus on raising aspirations.
Year 9
Autumn Term
Peer pressure, assertiveness and risk
Dieting, lifestyle balance and unhealthy coping strategies
Black British History, racism and antiracism
Managing conflict at home and the dangers of running away from home
Tackling homophobia, transphobia and sexism
Revision for Christmas exams
Spring Term
Managing peer pressure in relation to illicit substances
Assessing the risks of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction
Knife crime and Gang Culture
Revision for Easter exams
Summer Term
Relationships and sex education including healthy relationships, consent and peer on peer abuse
The risks of STIs, sexting and pornography
Extra 2/ 3 weeks for where different things need completing/ diagnosed areas
which need supplementing
Revision for Summer exams
Careers and Enterprise Week Activities
Note: Year 9 trip to Southwark business alliance to focus on understanding of business opportunities in terms
of jobs and career prospects. Bank of England come in to present on how the bank operates and opportunities
for roles in the future. Students visit PWC focussing on what the company does day to day and an overview of
working in the city and opportunities and career paths available.
Year 10
Autumn Term
Transition to key stage 4 and developing study habits
Celebrating Diversity
Mental health and ill health, tackling stigma
Tackling relationship myths and expectations
Managing romantic relationship challenges including break ups
Revision for Christmas exams
Spring Term
Exploring the influence of role models
Evaluating the social and emotional risks of drug use
Knife crime, Stop and Search, staying Safe
Revision for Easter exams
Summer Term
Understanding different families and learning parenting skills
Managing change, grief and bereavement
Extra 2/ 3 weeks for where different things need completing/ diagnosed areas
which need supplementing
Revision for Summer exams
Work experience
Note: Half the year group visit Bloomberg for a language mentoring programme including a tour of the
compony looking at prospective roles within the company. Work experience. PWC – half the year group visit
PWC with a focus on career opportunities. C&E week also has a “Living in the Wider World” focus.
Year 11
Autumn Term
Promoting self-esteem and coping with stress
Learning and revision skills to maximise potential
The importance of Black History Month and antiracism
Personal values and assertive communication in relationships
Tackling domestic abuse and forced marriage
Revision for Mock Exams
Spring term
Health and safety in independent contexts
Taking responsibility for health choices
Revision strategies/ study support
6th form
6th form students follow a CPHSE programme which covers the following areas:
- Resilience
- Initiative
- Them and Us
- Wellbeing
- Communication
- Futures
- Organisation
- Oracy
Through the topics they are supported to become well organised, articulate young adults who are able to debate and explore current affairs to support their own thinking and development.
