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PSHE and Citizenship

Preparing Young People for Adult Life (PAL)

Thistley Hough High School implements a Framework for PSHE at Key Stage 3 and 4. The Framework forms a comprehensive course in Personal, Social and Health Education and Citizenship.

The Framework is designed to:

Provide essential knowledge, key skills and understanding and promote the aims and vision of Thistley Hough High School
Complement the work done in other areas of the curriculum
Benefit students, school and society
Be accessible, inclusive and differentiated
Be flexible and offer a basis for continuity and progression

By working together on school and community projects students have the chance to participate fully in the life of the school and community and to develop the skills needed to be an active citizen.

Aims of PSHE

To provide opportunities for all young people to learn, achieve and develop self-confidence, self-worth and self-esteem
To provide essential knowledge, skills and understanding relating to a young person's spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
To prepare all young people for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life
To develop skills relating to problem solving, critical analysis and conflict resolution to help young people make independent and informed decisions
To encourage personal autonomy and self reliance
To develop the ability to assimilate knowledge, to study independently and to have a positive attitude towards lifelong learning
To introduce and develop an understanding of democratic processes and the implications of working together and sharing
To help young people develop a personal philosophy of life which reflects spiritual and moral values
To assist young people in understanding the significance of aesthetic and spiritual dimensions of experience
To encourage young people to take responsibility for the choices and decisions related to their career development
To promote responsible attitudes towards the maintenance of good health through an understanding of the factors contributing to healthy lifestyles
To provide the opportunity for exploration of values and attitudes and the growth of skills necessary to build relationships, communicate and make decisions
To encourage young people to develop self awareness and skills in social interaction while respecting the attitudes beliefs of others in a multi-cultural, multi-faith society
To encourage a respect for the natural environment together with an appreciation of the natural world
To enable young people to cope confidently with change and to actively seek involvement in the change process
To provide opportunities for enrichment

Aims of Citizenship

To give pupils the knowledge, skills and understanding to play an effective role in society at local, national and international level.
To help pupils become informed, thoughtful and responsible Citizens who are aware of their duties and rights
To promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development making them more self-confident and responsible both in and beyond the classroom
To encourage pupils to play a helpful part in the life of Thistley Hough High School, the neighbourhood, local communities and the wider world
To teach pupils about the economy, the legal system and democratic institutions and values
To encourage respect for different national, religious and ethnic identities
To develop pupils' ability to reflect on issues and take part in discussions and make informed and responsible decisions.

Staff

Staff delivering the PAL course have been recruited from a variety of subjects including; English, Science, Physical Education, History, Religious Education and ICT, thus ensuring the expertise needed to deliver this imperative subject, and the ability to embrace the subject in a cross-curricular capacity.