PSHE, SRE & Careers
PSHE is called SELF at the Forum Centre.
PSHE and Relationships & Sex Education at The Forum Centre
Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) education is a vital part of our curriculum at The Forum Centre. We believe that it equips pupils with the knowledge, skills, and understanding they need to navigate the challenges and opportunities of modern life.
Our PSHE programme covers a wide range of topics, helping pupils develop into well-rounded individuals who can thrive in the wider world. These topics include:
- Health and Wellbeing: Promoting physical and mental health, including healthy eating, exercise, and managing emotions.
- Relationships: Developing healthy relationships with family, friends, and others, including understanding consent, respect, and online safety.
- Living in the Wider World: Exploring topics such as diversity, equality, British values, and developing financial literacy, preparing pupils to be responsible and active citizens.
PSHE complements the financial education covered through Citizenship and Maths, but covers the personal aspects of economic wellbeing (for example managing risks and pressures relating to gambling, ‘money mules’ or fraud). It also includes vital learning in careers education, digital and media literacy.
Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) is an integral part of our PSHE curriculum. We provide age-appropriate, factual information that meets the statutory requirements for Relationships and Health Education. This includes a focus on building healthy relationships and promoting physical and mental well-being, with content tailored to the specific needs and developmental stages of our pupils.
To ensure our PSHE education is comprehensive and effective, we follow the PSHE Association's Programme of Study. We have adopted their thematic approach to learning, revisiting key concepts in a spiral curriculum that allows pupils to deepen their understanding as they mature.
We encourage open discussion within PSHE and aim to empower pupils to make informed decisions about their health, well-being, and relationships.
It's important to note that parents do not have the right to withdraw their child from Relationships or Health Education. However, parents can request to withdraw their child from the Sex Education aspects of the curriculum, with certain limitations as outlined in government guidance. We encourage parents to discuss any concerns they may have with the school.
We believe that PSHE and RSE are essential for helping pupils develop into well-rounded, confident, and responsible young people.
Further Information:
Links to the PSHE Association's Programme of Study, thematic approach overviews, and their website can be found below. Our RSE policy can be found in the policies section of the school website.