We aim to develop a sense of social awareness, exploring what makes us human and how we can impact on the lives of others.

 Today’s children and young adults are growing up in a rapidly changing world, full of opportunities but also many challenges and few guarantees. Personal, Social, Health and Economic education, PSHE, and Citizenship is a school subject which prepares them for life and work in this changing world, helping to keep them safe, healthy and boosting their life chances – a curriculum for life.

PHSE/Citizenship at Avanti Fields is a planned, developmental programme of learning through which our young people can acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives now and in the future. As part of a whole school approach, PHSE/Citizenship education aims to develop the qualities and attributes needed to thrive as individual human beings, family members, citizens, employees and members of society.

The PHSE/Citizenship programme makes a significant contribution to students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development, their attitudes and safety, and the school’s statutory responsibility to promote well-being. It plays a key role in safeguarding education at Avanti Fields.

It encourages them to be enterprising, confident and supports them in making effective transitions, positive learning and career choices and in achieving economic and personal well-being. A critical article of intent is providing opportunities for students to reflect on and clarify their own values and attitudes and explore the complex and sometimes conflicting range of values and attitudes they encounter now and in the future.

PHSE/Citizenship education will contribute to personal development by supporting students to build confidence, resilience and self-esteem, identify and manage risk, make informed choices and understand what influences their decisions. It will enable them to recognise, accept and shape their identities, understand and accommodate different viewpoints, change, manage emotions and to communicate effectively and meaningfully.

Please click on the link below to see more about the PSHE Curriculum

Programme of Study and Curriculum – PSHE KS3

Programme of Study and Curriculum – PSHE KS4

Part of the PSHE and Citizenship course is RSHE, Relationships and Sexual Health Education. In line with statutory information, Avanti Fields covers a range of RSHE topics each year.

PSHE and RSHE Information 2023-24

Should you wish to discuss the PSHE and RSE curriculum, or your child withdrawing from elements of the RSE curriculum, can you please email Sarah Kurth ([email protected]).