Careers Information

PD is delivered primarily during morning tutor time with further aspects covered in 3 Enthuse days each year. Three mornings per week are used for literacy, specifically Accelerated Reader, and one morning for PD activities.  Numeracy is incorporated into PD activities where relevant.

Summary of the programme

• First aid and personal safety, focusing on, for example, road safety Alcohol and drug misuse and managing peer influence
• Rights and responsibilities in the community, Charity Day Tackling age and disability discrimination
• Tackling racism and religious discrimination, promoting human rights Online safety and digital literacy
• Mental health and emotional wellbeing, including body image Managing change and Loss
• *Introduction to sexuality and consent *Introduction to contraception including condom and the pill
• Evaluating value for money in services Risks and consequences making financial decisions

Those topics with an * will need to be delivered by specialist staff.

PD is delivered primarily during morning tutor time with further aspects covered in 3 Enthuse days each year. Three mornings per week are used for literacy, specifically Accelerated Reader, and one morning for PD activities. Numeracy is incorporated into PD activities where relevant.

Summary of the programme

• Peer pressure, assertiveness and risk, gang crime Dieting, lifestyle balance and unhealthy coping strategies
• Understanding careers and future aspirations Identifying learning strengths and setting goals
• Managing conflict at home and the dangers of running away from home *Tackling homophobia, transphobia and sexism
• Managing peer pressure in relation to illicit substances Assessing the risks of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction
• *Relationships and sex education including healthy relationships and consent *The risks of STIs, sexting and pornography
• Planning an enterprise project involving charities. Investigating finance in the Real World.

Those topics with an * will need to be delivered by specialist staff.

PD is delivered primarily during morning tutor time with further aspects covered in 3 Enthuse days each year. In addition there are visits, college talks and specific activities with a careers focus.
One morning a week PD has a literacy focus based on a current affairs issue.

Summary of the programme

• • Transition to key stage 4 and developing study habits *Mental health and ill health, tackling stigma
  • Understanding the causes and effects of debt and financial awareness in everyday life. Understanding the risks associated with gambling
  • Tackling relationship myths and expectations Managing romantic relationship challenges including break ups
  • Exploring the influence of role models Evaluating the social and emotional risks of drug use
  • Understanding different families and learning parenting skills *Managing change, grief and bereavement
  • Preparation for work and college. Looking at skills needed in employment and how this relates to learning at school
• Those topics with an * will need to be delivered by specialist staff.

PD is delivered primarily during morning tutor time with further aspects covered in 2 Enthuse days each year. In addition there are visits, college talks and specific activities with a careers focus. One morning a week PD has a literacy focus based on a current affairs issue.

Summary of the programme

• • Promoting self-esteem and coping with stress Learning and revision skills to maximise potential
  • Understanding the college application process and plans beyond school Skills for employment and career progression
  • Personal values and assertive communication in relationships *Tackling domestic abuse and forced marriage
  • British values, human rights and community cohesion Challenging extremism and radicalisation
• Those topics with an * will need to be delivered by specialist staff.