Personal Development at Melbourn Village College is a combination of Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship.
Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education is a school subject through which students develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to manage their lives, now and in the future. It helps children and young people to stay healthy and safe, while preparing them to make the most of life and work. PSHE education also helps students to achieve their academic potential. Most of PSHE education is statutory under the Children and Social Work Act 2017. This includes Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) at key stages 3 and 4, and Health Education.
Citizenship education helps to provide students with knowledge, skills and understanding to prepare them to play a full and active part in society. In particular, citizenship fosters students ’ keen awareness and understanding of democracy, government and how laws are made and upheld. Students develop the skills and knowledge to explore political and social issues critically, to weigh evidence, debate and make reasoned arguments. It also prepares students to take their place in society as responsible citizens, manage their money well and make sound financial decisions.
Year 7 Personal Development includes aspects of Citizenship and Personal, Social and Health Education. There is a balance of the PSHE core themes Health and Wellbeing, Relationships, and Living in the Wider World. There is also an introduction to Citizenship.
Year 8 Personal Development includes aspects of Citizenship and Personal, Social and Health Education. This includes PSHE core themes Health and Wellbeing, Relationships, and Living in the Wider World and Citizenship topics on British values and the British political system.
Year 9 Personal Development includes aspects of Citizenship and Personal, Social and Health Education. The year begins with a study of the British electoral system and then continues with PSHE core themes Health and Wellbeing, Relationships, and Living in the Wider World.
Half term |
Topics studied; skills and knowledge |
How this will be assessed |
Autumn - 1 |
Transition to secondary school, Aspirations, Self-esteem, Wants and needs, Prejudice and discrimination, Safe social media, Ethical social media. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on Prejudice and discrimination. Completion of ‘Can do’ statements sheet. |
Autumn - 2 |
Budgeting, Savings and loans, Interest rates, Financial products, Financial transactions. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on Financial transactions. Completion of ‘Can do’ statements sheet. |
Spring - 1 |
Maintaining genuine friendships, Different types of families, Romance and teenage love, Bullying or banter, Preventing online bullying, Keeping safe and positive relationships. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on preventing bullying. Completion of ‘Can do’ statements sheet. |
Spring - 2 |
What is Citizenship? How could you run a country, Rights and responsibilities, What makes a good citizen? How do we identify ourselves, Dental health. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on characteristics of a good citizen. Completion of ‘Can do’ statements sheet. |
Summer - 1 |
Healthy living, Balanced diet, Food labels, Consequences of not living healthily, Energy drinks, Active life and exercise, Smoking. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on consequences of not living healthily. Completion of ‘Can do’ statements sheet. |
Summer - 2 |
Drugs, Keeping good mental health, Emotional literacy, Puberty, Periods and the menstrual cycle, Female genital mutilation. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on mental health. Completion of ‘Can do’ statements sheet. |
Half term |
Topics studied; skills and knowledge |
How this will be assessed |
Autumn - 1 |
Consent, Contraception, The dangers of pornography, Sexting and image share danger, Sexually transmitted infections, Male body image, Domestic conflict. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on Healthy sexual relationships. |
Autumn - 2 |
British values: Tolerance, Radical groups, Extremism, How do leaders attract converts, Sharia law in the UK, Preventing radicalisation and extremism, Prejudice and discrimination: Religion, Anti-Vaxxers, organ donation and stem cell research. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on preventing radicalisation and extremism. |
Spring - 1 |
Finance, income and expenditure, Tax and National Insurance, How public money is spent in the UK, Budgeting and saving, Entrepreneurs. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on How public money is spent in the UK. |
Spring - 2 |
Free speech and hate speech, Civil liberties, Protecting religious freedom, How can we prevent racism? British values. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on British values. |
Summer - 1 |
Vaping, nicotine and addiction, Cancer awareness, Personal safety and first aid, Teenage pregnancy, Stereotypes and prejudice: Disability, LGBT discrimination around the world, Discrimination and stereotypes: Teenagers. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on prejudice and discrimination. |
Summer - 2 |
British politics, The political spectrum, Political parties, Which part would I vote for? |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on the UK political spectrum. |
Half term |
Topics studied; skills and knowledge |
How this will be assessed |
Autumn - 1 |
British politics and elections, Election campaigns, Why should I vote? Are children responsible enough to vote? Should the voting age be lowered? |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on whether the voting age should be lowered. |
Autumn - 2 |
Child sexual exploitation, Abusive relationships, Peer pressure, The LGBTQAI+ community, Alcohol awareness, Drugs and the law, Acid attacks, Self-harm. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on drugs and the law. |
Spring - 1 |
Human rights: access to education, Interpersonal skills, Growth mindset, Coping with stress, Managing anxiety, Selfie safety. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on stress and anxiety. |
Spring - 2 |
Careers and enterprise, Grief, Risk taking. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on grief. |
Summer - 1 |
Finance and careers, Avoiding debt, Managing money, Consumer rights, Applying and preparing for the world of work, Animal rights, Carbon footprint, Digital footprints. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on animal rights. |
Summer - 2 |
The work of UNICEF, Human rights: Trafficking, How the UK helps people in other countries, Sustainable living, How the law deals with young offenders, Knife crime. |
Teams short answer and multiple- choice questions. Extended writing literacy focus on living sustainably. |
There is no homework in Personal Development but students will be encouraged to keep up with current affairs through mainstream media.
There will be a Personal Development notice board that students may wish to use to write articles or produce artwork about the issues covered in the lessons.
Please take the time to talk to your child about any issues that arise in the news or other popular media about Health and wellbeing, relationships between people, groups or countries and skills or rights regarding the world of work. Some useful websites include:
https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-year/year-7/subjects/rshe-pshe
https://www.theatlantic.com/world/
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/
The aim of these sessions are to enrich students’ personal development in line with the PSHE curriculum. The tutor time sessions will typically take 15mins of teaching and learning. Tutors will lead the sessions with students , and will ensure that students engage with the topics and that they record their progress.
The sessions have been designed to be relevant to the students at the stage of their learning, as well as compliment the delivery of PSHE through drop down days. The tutor time sessions cover topics that may also be covered on the drop down days but tend to lean away from the “heavier” PSHE topics.
Autumn Term 1 |
Preparation for GCSE |
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1 |
Expectations and differences between KS3 and KS4 |
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2 |
Structure of GCSEs e.g. when are mocks, GCSE Exams |
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3 |
Taking responsibility for learning |
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4 |
Time management e.g. deadlines |
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Autumn Term 2 |
Respectful Relationships |
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Positive and Healthy Friendships e.g. trust, respect, honesty, kindness, generosity, boundaries, privacy, consent and the management of conflict, reconciliation and ending relationships |
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2 |
Relationships in school and the wider community - mutual respect, tolerance – |
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3 - 4 |
Different types of relationships and the history behind relationships e.g. same sex relationships. Link to Equality Act 2010 |
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Spring |
Online and Media Safety |
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1 |
Screen Time |
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2 |
Fake News |
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3 |
Social Media – Risks and Opportunities |
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4 |
Sad Fishing and Like Farming |
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Spring |
Work Experience and equal opportunities at work |
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World of Work and Working Relationships |
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2 |
Work – Equal Opportunities |
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3 |
Protection at Work |
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4 |
Work Experience |
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5 |
Citizenship and the Workplace |
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Summer Term 1 |
Revision Skills |
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What is revision and How do I revise? |
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2 |
Revision Timetables |
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3 |
Trial of a revision strategy e.g. flash cards, mind maps etc |
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4 |
Trial of a revision strategy e.g. flash cards, mind maps etc |
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Summer Term 2 |
Citizenship |
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1 |
Homelessness |
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2 |
Privilege |
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3 |
Money Laundering |
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4 |
Criminal Justice |
Year 10 |
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3 Hours – 2nd Nov |
2 Hours – 13th Sept |
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Term 1 |
Equal Opportunities |
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
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Session 1
Session 2
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Sexism Racism Gender Prejudice Language LGBT+ Extremism / Radicalisation / Hate Crime |
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Term 2 |
Exploitation |
2 Hours – 24th Jan |
Possibly 3 Hours – 4th March |
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Session 1 County Lines:
Session 2 Child Sexual Exploitation – sexual consent, exploitation, abuse, grooming, coercion, harassment, rape, domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour-based violence and FGM, and how these can affect current and future relationships:
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Session 1
Session 2 Sexual abuse, harassment, including online – sexually explicit material e.g. pornography and link to sexual behaviours.
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County Lines Child Sexual Exploitation -consent Online – consent, pornography, dark web |
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Term 3 |
Sexual Health |
2 Hours – 19th April |
2 Hours – 10th June |
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Session 1
Session 2
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Session 1
Session 2
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Safe sex and contraception Pregnancy and miscarriage STI Risky sexual behaviour – drugs and alcohol Advice and support LGBT+ |
Autumn Term 1 |
Preparation for GCSE |
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1 |
Expectations of Year 11 and structure e.g. when are mocks, GCSE Exams |
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2 |
Taking Responsibility and Time Management |
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Personal Statement and Post 16 |
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Personal Statement and Post 16 |
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2 |
Personal Statement and Post 16 |
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Autumn Term 2 |
3 |
Personal Statement and Post 16 |
4 |
Personal Statement and Post 16 |
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Study Skills and Well Being |
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Revision and Revision Timetables |
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2 |
Rest and Sleep e.g. good quality sleep. Link to how lack of sleep can affect weight, mood and ability to learn |
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Spring Term 1 |
Life Skills |
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1 |
Bank Accounts/credit cards |
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2 |
Wages/Pensions |
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3 |
Tax |
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4 |
Houses – Buying/Renting |
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Spring Term 2 |
5 |
Cars- leasing or buying |
6 |
Hygiene and check-ups e.g. dentist. Link in regular self-examination and screening |
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Preparation for the Future / Being Safe |
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Break-ups |
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2 |
Antisocial Behaviour |
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Spring Term 2 |
3 |
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco |
4 |
Gambling |
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5 |
Tattoos and Piercings |
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6 |
Conflict Management |
Year 11 |
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3 Hours – 24th Sept |
2 Hours – 2nd Nov |
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Term 1 |
Respectful Relationships |
Session 1 Respectful relationships at work
Session 2 Respectful relationships at home
Session 3 Respectful relationships with yourself
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Session 1
Session 2
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Working relationships Family dynamics Consent and rape Online – being safe LGBT+ Body Positivity Filters Eating habits Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
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Term 2 |
Preparing for the future – Positive Choices |
2 Hours – 18th Jan |
2 Hours – 4th March |
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Positive choices Session 1
Session 2
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Preparing for the future Session 1
Session 2
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College - expectations Time management Dealing with pressure Temptations Freedom Safety including online CPR Taking responsibility Tie into previous learning |