Associated school policies
Sex Education Policy
Sex Education Statement

The Personal, Social and Health Education Programme
Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) is of course delivered through many different subject areas.  The core of it, however, revolves around the Form Tutor, who takes responsibility for the well being of all members of the Tutor Group and is the first point of contact in day-to-day matters for students, parents and subject teachers.

The Tutor seeks to support each student's intellectual, social and personal development and to monitor progress, and is in turn supported by the Deputy Head - Main School, who co-ordinates action on matters causing concern, and the Student Development Co-ordinator who offers support to individual students where necessary.

We now have a Curriculum Team Leader for Student Personal Learning, who coordinates the Tutorial Programme.

The Deputy Head co-ordinates and monitors the educational process; recording, monitoring and reviewing progress in all areas of academic, social, emotional, practical and physical development.  S/he also monitors attendance and punctuality, and liaises with parents, subject staff, senior staff, governors and external agencies.

The PSHE Programme aims to assist the development of the following aspects of students’ progress, using teamwork and problem-solving exercises, role play and practical tasks:

•  Personal Development
•  Social Skills
•  Learning Skills
•  SEAL (see below)
•  Citizenship (see below)
•  Health
•  Education

Much of the programme is delivered by the Form Tutor during PSHE time, but all subjects contribute to the students' development and some deliver specific elements of the programme during subject time.

In Years 7-9, the PSHE programme is now structured into 6 half-termly units, based on the headings for the 'Every Child Matters' programme.  This table gives some sample units explored under these headings.

The Citizenship Programme
Citizenship is a new National Curriculum subject, first becoming part of the curriculum in September 2002.  It enables students to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to become informed, active and responsible members of the local, national and global communities.

Knowledge is gained through the study of human rights, cultural diversity, government, the electoral system, voluntary groups and our place in Europe and the world.  This study develops skills such as analysing sources, discussing and debating, and reflecting on work done.

Citizenship is taught through the following: PSHE/tutor sessions; some topics in other subjects; assemblies and specific events.

Recently organised Citizenship events included:

• Year 8 Mock-Parliament Activity
• Mock United Nations General Assembly
• Forum with East Devon District Councillors
• Year 10 'Campaign for Change' Activity

The Sex and Relationships Programme
This is integrated into the following programme of study:

Parents who wish to know more about the programme may consult the teacher concerned.  It is open to parents to withdraw their children from such lessons if they so wish, by putting a request in writing to the Headteacher.

SEAL
SEAL stands for Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning.  It develops the skills which enable students to make positive relationships with other people, and manage their own emotions, thoughts and behaviours.  When people have good skills in these areas they are more likely to:

• Be effective and successful learners
• Be self-motivated
• Make and sustain friendships
• Deal with and resolve conflict effectively and fairly
• Solve problems with others or by themselves
• Manage strong feelings such as anger or frustration

SEAL therefore is a crucial part of everything we do in school.  If our students are happy, confident and motivated, they will enjoy their school experience and get the most they can from their time here.