Head of PSHE: Mrs N Atherton
As a part of your child’s education at Hawkley Hall High School we promote personal wellbeing and development through a comprehensive Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education programme. PSHE education is the curriculum subject that gives young people the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills to live safe, healthy, productive lives and meet their full potential.
Our overall aim is that students acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their own lives now and in the future. As part of the whole school approach, PSHE education develops the qualities and attributes students need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society.
PSHE Overview
Throughout school, students have two hours in five half terms to cover five core themes:
- Personal Finance
- Citizenship
- Substances
- Sex & Relationships
- Careers
Personal Development
In Year 7, students have one hour a week of Personal Development, which covers PSHE Themes.
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Transition | Bullying | Mental Health | British Values | Diversity | Growth Mindset |
PSHE engagement lessons and assemblies
All students have a 25-minute PSHE lesson once per week during their engagement period delivered by their form teacher. This covers the PSHE general curriculum and topical events such as memorial day or anti-bullying week. Students also attend an assembly once per week which covers a PSHE topic delivered by teaching staff or external agency speakers.
We hold drop down sessions throughout the year where we feel appropriate which responds to student feedback on any particular areas for more coverage on PSHE topics such as body image.