--- title: "PSHE, SMSC and British Values at QE" url: "https://qehs.co/general/curriculum/pshe-smsc-and-british-values-at-qe" school: "Queen Elizabeth High School" --- # PSHE, SMSC and British Values at QE #### PSHE, SMSC & British Values at QE [Read more](https://qehs.co/general/curriculum/pshe-smsc-and-british-values-at-qe) #### Our Head of subject is Mrs T Lloyd **** #### Our subject teachers and emails are Mr M Durham - **** Miss R. Faniyi - **** Ms J Fisher [**jfisher@tcat.school**](mailto:jfisher@tcat.school) Miss S. Griffiths **** Mrs L Gwilliam **** Mr W Huntzinger [**whuntzinger@tcat.school**](mailto:whuntzinger@tcat.school) Mrs T Lloyd **** Mr J Marrett - **** Ms I Muirhead [**imuirhead@tcat.school**](mailto:imuirhead@tcat.school) Mr D Racic **** Mr W Rees **** ### Our subject intent is The overall vision and purpose of PSHE at QE, is to equip pupils with the skills, knowledge and attributes to help them to be safe, happy and content individuals and members of society. We intend that PSHE will help pupils to become confident, resilient and responsible pupils who can make appropriate and informed decisions. The core themes in PSHE include health and wellbeing, relationships and living in the wider world. Pupils will have the opportunity to prepare for the next steps in life, including advice and information on post 16 education and careers. PSHE allows pupils to develop their understanding and implementation of the British Values and to develop their Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural understanding. ***All parents have the right to withdraw their child from PSHE lessons. Please contact Mrs T Lloyd if you wish to discuss the curriculum or childs participation.*** ### Curriculum Subject Offer - Year 7 - Year 8 - Year 9 - Year 10 - Year 11 ### Year 7 PSHE #### Topic Breakdown | Year 7 | Half term 1 | Half term 2 | |---|---|---| | Autumn | Introduction to PSHE Transition Talking about emotions Growth mindset Health and wellbeing Being positive Halloween | Rights, responsibilities and opportunities online Online risks Managing screen time Cyber bullying Life online and the real world Harmful online behaviours Online gaming and skin gambling | | Spring | Characteristics of positive relationships Conflict reconciliation Protected characteristics Tolerance Bullying Skills to develop respectful relationships Difference of opinion/ conflict | Puberty- physical changes Puberty- emotional changes Menstrual health Healthy lifestyle Personal hygiene Spread of germs Consent and personal space | | Summer | Identifying/ managing risk Road safety Rail safety Water safety Summer safety Managing peer pressure Calling 999 in an emergency | Introduction to money Opening a bank account Making safe financial decisions Consumerism Recommendations Budgeting Time management | You will be assessed through your own self assessment of key elements throughout the year and short assessment tasks at the end of a topic. ### PSHE full Scheme of Work - Year 7 PSHE full Scheme of Work - Year 7 100 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/queen-elizabeth-high-school/files/documents/curriculum/Year_7_PSHE_Scheme_of_work_September_2025_-_Copy(1).docx) ### Year 8 PSHE #### #### Topic Breakdown | Year 8 | Half term 1 | Half term 2 | |---|---|---| | Autumn | First romantic relationships Waiting for intimacy/ consent Introduction to sex including age of consent Contraception Resisting pressure How to tell if someone is trustworthy or unsafe Abusive and harmful sexual language | Social media Misuse of social media Digital footprint Sharing nudes Sextortion Consumerism Social media influencers | | Spring | Evaluating our impact on others Public perception of ourselves and others Positive relationships with ourselves and others Analysing information for reliability Personal safety in public Positive bystanders Toxic friendships | Healthy eating and consequences of a poor diet Risks of obesity Sleep Treatment for common injuries and ailments Lifesaving skills enc CPR Defibrillator | | Summer | Different types of relationships and contributions to well being Characteristics of mental ill health Self harm Relationship break down and divorce Bereavement Local healthcare systems and Gillick competence Homelessness | Smoking inc quitting Vaping Alcohol Vaccinations Caffeine and energy drinks Staying healthy Exercise | You will be assessed through your own self assessment of key elements throughout the year and short assessment tasks at the end of a topic. ### PSHE full Scheme of Work - Year 8 PSHE full Scheme of Work - Year 8 97 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/queen-elizabeth-high-school/files/documents/curriculum/Year_8_PSHE_Scheme_of_work_September_2025_-_Copy(1).docx) ### Year 9 PSHE #### #### Topic Breakdown | Year 9 | Half term 1 | Half term 2 | |---|---|---| | Autumn | Marriage and civil partnerships Parenting Pregnancy choices STIs inc PrEP and PEP for HIV Dealing with rejection Grooming Healthy and unhealthy friendships | Online data collection and use Online scams Deep fakes AI Chatbots Online gambling Negative online content Snapchat | | Spring | Misogyny Pornography Harmful sexual behaviour Sexual exploitation Coercive control Ending relationships respectfully and dealing with difficult emotions Offensive language/ bullying | Drugs and the law Consequences of taking illegal drugs Other drug concerns Vapes- illegal, synthetic and cannabis Anxiety and healthy coping strategies Eating disorders Portrayal of mental health | | Summer | Criminal exploitation (County Lines) Knife crime Grooming and exploitation Illegal online behaviours Fighting and violent behaviour Conflict and violence- stepping away Swearing and bad language | Fundamental British Values Damaging stereotypes- racism Damaging stereotypes- disability Damaging stereotypes- LGBTQ+ Damaging stereotypes- sexism Hate crimes Sexuality and gender | You will be assessed through your own self assessment of key elements throughout the year and short assessment tasks at the end of a topic. ### PSHE full Scheme of Work - Year 9 PSHE full Scheme of Work - Year 9 98 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/queen-elizabeth-high-school/files/documents/curriculum/Year_9_PSHE_Scheme_of_work_September_2025_-_Copy(1).docx) ### Year 10 PSHE #### #### Topic Breakdown | | Half term 1 | Half term 2 | |---|---|---| | Autumn | Consent in romantic relationships including ethical behaviour and power dynamics Pregnancy Fertility and menopause Gynaecological health Abortion Adoption Thinking about Exams | Illegal and upsetting content online Social media and conflict/ mob mentality Sharing explicit materials Extremism, Radicalisation and Grooming Extremism, Radicalisation and the Law Incels Online Misogyny | | Spring | Sexual harassment and sexual violence Types of sexual harassment Concepts and law in relation to sexual violence Obsessive behaviours and stalking Domestic abuse Contraception recap Unacceptable communications and behaviours | The relationship of alcohol and illegal drugs on mental health Impact of drugs and alcohol on sexual decisions Quitting Smoking and Vaping Exercise and mental health Suicide prevention Impact of Gambling on mental health Loneliness | | Summer | Gender stereotypes Victim blaming Unacceptable communications and behaviours Anti social behaviour Reasons for unconscious bias and stereotyping Unconscious bias and stereotyping- Consequences Sleep, screens and stimulants | Health and wellbeing Health screening Body enhancement and alteration The impact of digital life on mental health Coping with pressure and burnout Goal setting Work experience preparatio | You will be assessed through your own self assessment of key elements throughout the year and short assessment tasks at the end of a topic. ### PSHE full Scheme of Work - 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