PSHE stands for Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education.

At St Joseph’s, we understand the importance of preparing our young people for life and work in modern Britain, and do this through the fortnightly delivery of PSHE.

Since September 2023, PSHE is delivered in classes by teachers with experience of delivering the subject, rather than tutor groups. This change reflects the growing importance of PSHE for all young people and also pupil voice at St Joseph’s, which felt that PSHE should be a lesson rather than an extended tutor period. The views of all stakeholders will be taken into account throughout 2024 as we continue to develop the subject.

Within PSHE, each year group covers specific modules, designed to ensure coverage of Healthy Lifestyles; Living in Our Wider World which includes Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance; and British Values. Many aspects complement learning that takes place in RSHE lessons within RE.

For a more detailed breakdown about what students study in PSHE each year, click the button below.

RSHE stands for Relationships, Sex & Health Education.

As part of their PSHE lessons, all year groups are taught RSHE (Relationships, Sex and Health Education) using the Life to the Full programme, provided specifically for Catholic schools by Ten Ten.

What is Life to the Full?

Life to the Full is an RSHE programme based on statutory Department of Education guidance. The programme is rooted in a Christian understanding of the human person provided by the Catholic Education Service. It is inclusive and recognises everyone as an individual.

The teaching includes lessons on puberty, personal hygiene, fertility, menstruation, family and friends, an understanding of the body, sexuality, marriage, gender, online relationships, social media, consent, grooming, pressure, STIs, contraception, abortion/miscarriage, drugs and alcohol, pornography, and sexual exploitation.

Parent Portal – Access to Ten Ten Resources

Following a consultation with parents, we believe you will find it useful to access to the resources we’ll be using in our teaching of RSHE. We have made access available to all parents/carers of St Joseph’s children through the online Parent Portal.

The portal provides you with information about the programme children will be following, access to resources, and suggestions for further activities at home. Resources include:

• An overview of the Life to the Full programme
• Guidance for parents on the content of lessons
• Activities that can be undertaken at home to support the delivery of the programme

To access the portal:

1. Click here to access the portal.
2. Contact Mr Blaho-Schlogl (School Chaplain) for the login details if you do not have them.
3. Click on ‘Enter Secondary Schools’.
4. Scroll down and choose a year group from the left-hand side to see relevant notes and resources.