The vision for PSHE and Character at BYA is to ensure that all students feel safe, respected, and valued in order to flourish. Through the use of oracy strategies, we provide a secure environment where students can engage in open discussions on global issues and current topics. This approach enables students to gain insight into real-world scenarios and make informed, positive decisions that support their personal growth and well-being. We aim to foster an appreciation for the diversity within our community and the wider world, encouraging students to embrace inclusivity and contribute positively to the community both during their time at school and beyond.
Curriculum Overview
The primary objectives of our Character Education lessons are to equip students with the following:
Our curriculum is designed to foster the development of oracy skills, allowing students to confidently express their opinions on real-world issues. It aims to provide knowledge of British values, teach students how to recognise and respond to various scenarios, and guide them on where to seek support. Additionally, the curriculum addresses critical issues such as vaping, drug use, pregnancy choices, gambling, knife crime, and other decision-making challenges.
The curriculum is ambitious, ensuring that all learners, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds and students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or high needs, receive the knowledge and cultural capital necessary to succeed in life.
While Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education is a non-statutory subject, certain aspects are mandated by law:
Students benefit from a progressive, spiral curriculum in PSHE, which provides a range of learning opportunities. This ensures that their entitlement to a comprehensive PSHE education is met.
