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QEGS PSHE and RSE Curriculum Maps




In PSHE and RSE we enable high-quality Questioning; Explore a wide variety of issues; Give reasoned views to extend each other’s thinking; Succeed in developing our selves. So, we will flourish both now and in the future.

QEGS Year 7 PSHE and RSE Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Health and Wellbeing Living in the Wider World Relationships Health and Wellbeing Relationships Living in the Wider World
Key concepts/ideas Transition and safety  Starting at QEGS  Developing our character  Personal safety in and outside school, including first aid  Developing skills and aspirations  The importance of virtues  Careers, teamwork and enterprise skills, and raising aspirations  Diversity  Local celebrations, including Shrovetide  Diversity, prejudice, and bullying  Health and puberty  Healthy routines, influences on health, puberty, unwanted contact  Building relationships  Self-worth, romance and friendships (including online) and relationship  boundaries  Financial Decision Making Saving, borrowing, budgeting and making financial choices 
Key skills how to identify, express and manage their emotions in a constructive way  how to manage the challenges of moving to a new school  how to establish and manage friendships  how to improve study skills  how to identify personal strengths and areas for development  personal safety strategies and travel safety, e.g. road, rail and  water  how to respond in an emergency situation  basic first aid  how to be enterprising, including skills of problem-solving, communication, teamwork, leadership, risk-management, and creativity  about a broad range of careers and the abilities and qualities required for different careers  about equality of opportunity  how to challenge stereotypes, broaden their horizons and how to identify future career aspirations  about the link between values and career choices  about identity, rights and responsibilities  about living in a diverse society  how to challenge prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination  the signs and effects of all types of bullying, including online  how to respond to bullying of any kind, including online  how to support others  how to make healthy lifestyle choices including diet, dental health, physical activity and sleep  how to manage influences relating to caffeine, smoking and alcohol how to manage physical and emotional changes during puberty  about personal hygiene  how to recognise and respond to inappropriate and unwanted contact  how to develop self-worth and self-efficacy  about qualities and behaviours relating to different types of positive relationships  how to recognise unhealthy relationships  how to recognise and challenge media stereotypes  how to evaluate expectations for romantic relationships  about consent, and how to seek and assertively communicate consent  how to make financial choices about ethical and unethical business practices about savings, spending, and budgeting how to manage risk-taking behaviours
Key terms/vocab Emotions; Character; Virtue; Friendship Resilience Effective communication; stereotypes; aspiration Prejudice; discrimination; responsibility Influence; hygiene; puberty; routine Self-efficacy; effective communication; stereotypes; expectation Financial choice; mortgage; ethical; unethical
Independent learning/wider reading Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online]
Assessment Assessment informally as formative assessment via self and peer marked work using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Formal assessment using materials from current and previous topics resulting in assessment by class teacher using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Moderation conducted by CL. Assessment informally as formative assessment via self and peer marked work using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Formal assessment using materials from current and previous topics resulting in assessment by class teacher using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Moderation conducted by CL. Assessment informally as formative assessment via self and peer marked work using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Formal assessment using materials from current and previous topics resulting in assessment by class teacher using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Moderation conducted by CL.
Careers links/Future Learning Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors.

QEGS Year 8 PSHE and RSE Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Health and Wellbeing Living in the Wider World Relationships Health and Wellbeing Relationships Living in the Wider World
Key concepts/ideas Drugs and alcohol  Alcohol and drug misuse and pressures  relating to drug use  Community and Careers The role of different virtue domains  Equality of opportunity in careers and life choices, and different types and patterns of work  Discrimination    Discrimination in all its forms, including:  racism, religious discrimination, disability,  discrimination, sexism, homophobia,  biphobia and transphobia  Emotional wellbeing  Mental health and emotional wellbeing, including body image and coping strategies, FGM  Identity and relationships  Character identity as a member of QEGS  Gender identity, sexual orientation, consent, ‘sexting’, and an introduction to contraception  Digital literacy    Online safety, digital literacy, media  reliability, and gambling hooks 
Key skills Digital literacy    Online safety, digital literacy, media  reliability, and gambling hooks  about equality of opportunity in life and work  how to challenge stereotypes and discrimination in relation to work and pay  about employment, self-employment and voluntary work  how to set aspirational goals for future careers and challenge expectations that limit choices  how to manage influences on beliefs and decisions  about group-think and persuasion  how to develop self-worth and confidence  about gender identity, transphobia and gender-based discrimination  how to recognise and challenge homophobia and biphobia  how to recognise and challenge racism and religious discrimination  about attitudes towards mental health  how to challenge myths and stigma  about daily wellbeing  how to manage emotions  how to develop digital resilience  about unhealthy coping strategies (e.g. self-harm and eating disorders)  about healthy coping strategies  about FGM and how to access help and support  the qualities of positive, healthy relationships  how to demonstrate positive behaviours in healthy relationships  about gender identity and sexual orientation  about forming new partnerships and developing relationships  about the law in relation to consent  that the legal and moral duty is with the seeker of consent  how to effectively communicate about consent in relationships  about the risks of ‘sexting’ and how to manage requests or pressure to send an image  about basic forms of contraception, e.g. condom and pill  about online communication  how to use social networking sites safely  how to recognise online grooming in different forms, e.g. in relation to sexual or financial exploitation, extremism and radicalisation  how to respond and seek support in cases of online grooming  how to recognise biased or misleading information online  how to critically assess different media sources  how to distinguish between content which is publicly and privately shared  about age restrictions when accessing different forms of media and how to make responsible decisions  how to protect financial security online  how to assess and manage risks in relation to gambling and chance-based transactions 
Key terms/vocab Medicinal drugs; recreational drugs; social norms; social attitudes; influence Equality; stereotypes; prejudice; discrimination Homophobia; biphobia; prejudice; discrimination; racism; persuasion; group-think FGM; female genital mutilation; coping strategies Contraception; gender identity; orientation Transactions; extremism; radicalisation; exploitation
Independent learning/wider reading Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online]
Assessment Assessment informally as formative assessment via self and peer marked work using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Formal assessment using materials from current and previous topics resulting in assessment by class teacher using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Moderation conducted by CL. Assessment informally as formative assessment via self and peer marked work using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Formal assessment using materials from current and previous topics resulting in assessment by class teacher using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Moderation conducted by CL. Assessment informally as formative assessment via self and peer marked work using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Formal assessment using materials from current and previous topics resulting in assessment by class teacher using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Moderation conducted by CL.
Careers links/Future Learning Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors.

QEGS Year 9 PSHE and RSE Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Health and Wellbeing Living in the Wider World Relationships Health and Wellbeing Relationships Living in the Wider World
Key concepts/ideas Living in the Wider World Setting goals  Virtues and resilience  Learning strengths, career options and goal setting as part of the GCSE options process  Respectful relationships    Families and parenting, healthy  relationships, conflict resolution, and  relationship changes  Healthy lifestyle  Diet, exercise, lifestyle balance and healthy choices, and first aid  Intimate relationships    Relationships and sex education including consent, contraception,  the risks of STIs, and attitudes to  pornography  Employability skills    Employability and online presence 
Key skills how to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy friendships  how to assess risk and manage influences, including online  about ‘group think’ and how it affects behaviour  how to recognise passive, aggressive and assertive behaviour, and how to communicate assertively  to manage risk in relation to gangs  about the legal and physical risks of carrying a knife  about positive social norms in relation to drug and alcohol use  about legal and health risks in relation to drug and alcohol use, including addiction and dependence  about transferable skills, abilities and interests  how to demonstrate strengths  about different types of employment and career pathways  how to manage feelings relating to future employment  how to work towards aspirations and set meaningful, realistic goals for the future  about GCSE and post-16 options  skills for decision making  about different types of families and parenting, including single parents, same sex parents, blended families, adoption and fostering  about positive relationships in the home and ways to reduce homelessness amongst young people  about conflict and its causes in different contexts, e.g. with family and friends  conflict resolution strategies  how to manage relationship and family changes, including relationship breakdown, separation and divorce  how to access support services  about the relationship between physical and mental health  about balancing work, leisure, exercise and sleep  how to make informed healthy eating choices  how to manage influences on body image  to make independent health choices  to take increased responsibility for physical health, including testicular self-examination  about readiness for sexual activity, the choice to delay sex, or enjoy intimacy without sex  about myths and misconceptions relating to consent  about the continuous right to withdraw consent and capacity to consent  about STIs, effective use of condoms and negotiating safer sex  about the consequences of unprotected sex, including pregnancy  how the portrayal of relationships in the media and pornography might affect expectations  how to assess and manage risks of sending, sharing or passing on sexual images  how to secure personal information online  how to manage challenges during adolescence how to reframe negative thinking strategies to promote mental health and emotional wellbeing about the signs of emotional or mental ill-health
Key terms/vocab Addiction; dependence; risk; gang culture; friendship; group-think Transferable skills; aspiration; goal-setting Conflict resolution; relationship change; relationship breakdown; parenting; homelessness Physical health; mental wellbeing; responsibility; testicles Misconceptions; Consequence; pregnancy; intimacy Misconceptions; Consequence; pregnancy; intimacy
Independent learning/wider reading Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online]
Assessment Assessment informally as formative assessment via self and peer marked work using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Formal assessment using materials from current and previous topics resulting in assessment by class teacher using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Moderation conducted by CL. Assessment informally as formative assessment via self and peer marked work using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Formal assessment using materials from current and previous topics resulting in assessment by class teacher using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Moderation conducted by CL. Assessment informally as formative assessment via self and peer marked work using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Formal assessment using materials from current and previous topics resulting in assessment by class teacher using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Moderation conducted by CL.
Careers links/Future Learning Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors.

QEGS Year 10 PSHE and RSE Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Health and Wellbeing Living in the Wider World Relationships Health and Wellbeing Relationships Living in the Wider World
Key concepts/ideas Mental health    Mental health and ill health, stigma, safeguarding health, including during periods of transition or change  Financial decision making  Moral virtues in the financial world  The impact of financial decisions, debt, gambling and the impact of advertising on financial choices  Healthy relationships    Relationships and sex expectations,  myths, pleasure and challenges, including  the impact of the media and pornography  Exploring influence    The influence and impact of drugs, gangs, role models and the media  Addressing extremism and radicalisation  Community cohesion and challenging  extremism  Work experience  Considering how work develops character   Preparation for and evaluation of work experience and readiness for work 
Key skills how to manage challenges during adolescence how to reframe negative thinking strategies to promote mental health and emotional wellbeing about the signs of emotional or mental ill-health how to access support and treatment about the portrayal of mental health in the media how to challenge stigma, stereotypes, and misinformation how to effectively budget and evaluate savings options  how to prevent and manage debt, including understanding credit rating and pay day lending  how data is generated, collected and shared, and the influence of targeted advertising  how thinking errors, e.g. gambler’s fallacy, can increase susceptibility to gambling  strategies for managing influences related to gambling, including online  about the relationship between gambling and debt  about the law and illegal financial activities, including fraud and cybercrime  how to manage risk in relation to financial activities  about relationship values and the role of pleasure in relationships  about myths, assumptions, misconceptions and social norms about sex, gender and relationships  about the opportunities and risks of forming and conducting relationships online  how to manage the impact of the media and pornography on sexual attitudes, expectations and behaviours  about the ethical and legal implications in relation to consent, including manipulation, coercion, and capacity to consent  how to recognise and respond to pressure, coercion and exploitation, including reporting and accessing appropriate support  how to recognise and challenge victim blaming  about asexuality, abstinence and celibacy  about positive and negative role models  how to evaluate the influence of role models and become a positive role model for peers  about the media’s impact on perceptions of gang culture  about the impact of drugs and alcohol on individuals, personal safety, families and wider communities  how drugs and alcohol affect decision making  how to keep self and others safe in situations that involve substance use  how to manage peer influence in increasingly independent scenarios, in relation to substances, gangs and crime  exit strategies for pressurised or dangerous situations  how to seek help for substance use and addiction  about communities, inclusion, respect and belonging  about the Equality Act, diversity and values  about how social media may distort, mis-represent or target information in order to influence beliefs and opinions  how to manage conflicting views and misleading information  how to safely challenge discrimination, including online  how to recognise and respond to extremism and radicalisation  how to evaluate strengths and interests in relation to career development  about opportunities in learning and work  strategies for overcoming challenges or adversity  about responsibilities in the workplace  how to manage practical problems and health and safety  how to maintain a positive personal presence online  how to evaluate and build on the learning from work experience 
Key terms/vocab Stereotypes; misinformation; stigma; adolescence Fraud; cybercrime; finance; susceptibility; gambling Abstinence; celibacy; INCEL culture; manipulation; coercion Community; safety; exit and maintenance strategies; substance use; substance misuse Equality; conflict; challenge; discrimination; radicalisation; extremism Work experience; responsibility; safety
Independent learning/wider reading Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online]
Assessment Assessment informally as formative assessment via self and peer marked work using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Formal assessment using materials from current and previous topics resulting in assessment by class teacher using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Moderation conducted by CL. Assessment informally as formative assessment via self and peer marked work using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Formal assessment using materials from current and previous topics resulting in assessment by class teacher using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Moderation conducted by CL. Assessment informally as formative assessment via self and peer marked work using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Formal assessment using materials from current and previous topics resulting in assessment by class teacher using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Moderation conducted by CL.
Careers links/Future Learning Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors.

QEGS Year 11 PSHE and RSE Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Health and Wellbeing Health and Wellbeing Relationships Health and Wellbeing Relationships
Key concepts/ideas Building for the future    Self-efficacy, stress management, and  future opportunities  Financial literacy  Making the most of our virtues  Bank accounts, saving, mortgages, loans, and debt management.  Communication in relationships  Personal values, assertive communication (including in relation to contraception and sexual health), relationship challenges and abuse  Independence  Responsible health choices, and safety in  independent contexts  Families  Different families and parental  responsibilities, pregnancy, marriage  and forced marriage and changing  relationships 
Key skills how to manage the judgement of others and challenge stereotyping  how to balance ambition and unrealistic expectations  how to develop self-efficacy, including motivation, perseverance and resilience  how to maintain a healthy self-concept  about the nature, causes and effects of stress  stress management strategies, including maintaining healthy sleep habits  about positive and safe ways to create content online and the opportunities this offers  how to balance time online  how to use feedback constructively when planning for the future  how to set and achieve SMART targets  effective revision techniques and strategies  about options post-16 and career pathways  about application processes, including writing CVs, personal statements and interview technique  how to maximise employability, including managing online presence and taking opportunities to broaden experience  about rights, responsibilities and challenges in relation to working part time whilst studying  how to manage work/life balance  about core values and emotions about gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation how to communicate assertively how to communicate wants and needs how to handle unwanted attention, including online how to challenge harassment and stalking, including online about various forms of relationship abuse about unhealthy, exploitative and abusive relationships how to access support in abusive relationships and overcome challenges to seeking support how to assess and manage risk and safety in new independent situations (e.g. personal safety in social situations and on the roads)  emergency first aid skills  how to assess emergency and non-emergency situations and contact appropriate services  about the links between lifestyle and some cancers  about the importance of screening and how to perform self examination  about vaccinations and immunisations  about registering with and accessing doctors, sexual health clinics, opticians and other health services  how to manage influences and risks relating to cosmetic and aesthetic body alterations  about blood, organ and stem cell donation  about different types of families and changing family structures  how to evaluate readiness for parenthood and positive parenting qualities  about fertility, including how it varies and changes  about pregnancy, birth and miscarriage  about unplanned pregnancy options, including abortion  about adoption and fostering  how to manage change, loss, grief and bereavement  about ‘honour based’ violence and forced marriage and how to safely access support 
Key terms/vocab Balance; opportunities; habituation; concept of self Revision techniques; processes; challenge Relationship abuse; challenge; harassment; exploitation Social situations; lifestyle; cancer; self-examination; sexual health Pregnancy; adoption; ‘honour-based’ violence; grief
Independent learning/wider reading Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online] Students are advised of upcoming topics and encouraged to conduct research prior to the lesson, and follow-up work afterwards. Links are provided in lessons as appropriate and students are advised as to which sources to use [whether physical in our Library] or online]
Assessment Assessment informally as formative assessment via self and peer marked work using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Formal assessment using materials from current and previous topics resulting in assessment by class teacher using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Moderation conducted by CL. Assessment informally as formative assessment via self and peer marked work using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Formal assessment using materials from current and previous topics resulting in assessment by class teacher using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Moderation conducted by CL. Formal assessment using materials from current and previous topics resulting in assessment by class teacher using the ‘I can…’ structures in their exercise books. Moderation conducted by CL.
Careers links/Future Learning Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors. Health and Wellbeing topics enable our students to feel physically well and centred in their future lives. Each topic builds on the next to allow students to consider the best ways to be healthy in a variety of circumstance, and the repetition creates embedded and habitual practice. Living in the Wider World topics explore the more social aspects of PSHE RSE and set up opportunities to explore how our students may make a positive a valid contribution to society. As with other running topics we revisit this area twice per year enabling the embedding of key principles. Relationships topics explore personal and social relationships and ensure students have the opportunity to explore positive personal relationships, and sexual education areas. These are visited at the correct time for the majority and are regularly reassessed by Quality Assurance and detailed student voice. Topics are revisited and build in both depth and breadth as students progress through the school. PSHE RSE is vital for all future progression and careers, enabling students to be positive and effective members of society. The knowledge provided is also of use for any number of caring professions, for progression into certain A levels, such as Psychology and Sociology, and for work in the voluntary or social sectors.