By the end of Year 7 students will have: 

• A clear understanding of both the physical and emotional changes resulting from puberty
• An awareness of a wide variety of relationships
• An understanding of consent
• knowledge of basic first aid
• An awareness of potential harms to physical and mental health
• Knowledge of different types of jobs

By the end of Year 8 students will have:

• A clear understanding of the potential risks in online relationships and what the law is regarding sharing pictures or viewing inappropriate material.
• An understanding on how to stay safe in romantic and sexual relationships, and where to go for support.
• Knowledge of the facts and misconceptions relation to consent, including the UK law.
• Knowledge of the physical and social impact of drugs.
• An awareness of the link between the media, body image and mental health.
• An understanding of the transferable skills from school to work.
• Knowledge of the structure of the UK government
• An understanding of how people are radicalised.

By the end of Year 9 students will have:

• Knowledge of the different types of contraception and where they can be obtained.
• An understanding of the readiness for a sexual relationship and the choice to delay.
• An understanding of the consequences of unprotected sex.
• An awareness of misogynistic behaviour and how to challenge it.
• Knowledge of how to reduce harm from drugs.
• An understanding of different mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of how to respond to various medical emergencies.
• Knowledge of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• Awareness of the impact and consequences of criminal activity.

Delivered as: Topic 1

Rationale: 

• Learning about the physical changes brought on by puberty is statutory.
• Prepare pupils for dealing with transition and potential changes/conflict in a variety of different relationships.
• Enable pupils to recognise unwanted contact.
• Provide a clear understanding of what bullying is (including online) and to provide guidance on how to deal with it.

Core concepts:

• - Marriage
• - Civil partnership
• - Homosexuality
• - Cyber bullying
• - Menstruation
• - Menopause
• - Consent

Delivered as:  Topic 4

Rationale:

• Enable pupils to recognise negative and predatory behaviour in romantic and sexual relationships.
• Guide pupils on what is legally acceptable in terms of consent and sharing material online.
• Encourage self-respect and knowledge of boundaries within relationships.
• Provide clear signposting on where to get further guidance and support.

Core concepts:

• - Contraception
• - Grooming
• - Sexting
• - Pornography
• - Sexual harassment
• - Sexual exploitation

Delivered as:  Topic 1

Rationale:

• Statutory lessons on contraception, pregnancy, abortion and miscarriage.
• Enable pupils to confidently consider readiness for a sexual relationship.
• Provide an understanding of the possible consequences of unprotected sex.
• Knowledge on the right to withdraw consent and capacity to give consent.
• Enable pupils to recognise unacceptable misogynistic behaviour that leads to sexual harassment.

Core concepts:

• - Hormonal methods
• - Barrier methods
• - Abortion
• - Miscarriage
• - Up-skirting
• - Misogyny

Delivered as:  Topics 3 and 7

Rationale:

• Pupils have an understanding of what influences health and how to establish healthy routines.
• Enable pupils to build a sense of self-worth.
• Provide more detailed knowledge on the different drugs and how they affect the body.
• Enable pupils to have knowledge of and potentially use first aid in an emergency situation.

Core concepts:

• Personal Hygiene
• Mental health
• Anxiety
• Stimulants
• Vaping
• CPR
• Shock (medical)

Delivered as:  Topics 1 and 5

Rationale:

• Recognise the short/long term physical and social impact of taking drugs
• Provide awareness of how the media can portray unrealistic body ideals.
• Encourage to pupils to recognise that their self-worth is based on more than their appearance.
• Signpost guidance and support for those who feel negatively about their appearance.

Core concepts:

• Binge drinking
• Cannabis
• Heroin
• Cocaine (crack)
• Body positivity
• Body neutrality
• Self-esteem

Delivered as:  Topics 3, 5 and 7

Rationale:

• Provide an understanding of how drugs and alcohol can affect decision making.
• Knowledge of how to keep themselves and others safe in situations of substance use.
• Make pupils aware of the signs of emotional and mental ill-health. Signpost where they can gain support.
• Provide pupils with strategies to promote positive mental health.
• Enable pupils to have knowledge of and potentially use first aid in an emergency situation.

Core concepts:

• Addiction
• Exploitation
• County lines
• Depression
• Resilience
• CPR/AED

Delivered as:  Topics 2 and 6

Rationale:

• Reinforce the APS Way and prepare pupils for increasing independence as they get older.
• *Recognise diversity in school and the wider world.
• *Empower pupils to challenge stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination.
• Provide pupils with realistic knowledge on what things cost and how people are influenced as consumers.

*These lessons link directly to the teaching of British values

Core concepts:

• School council
• Prejudice
• Stereotype
• Discrimination
• Homophobia
• Active bystander
• Consumerism

Delivered as:  Topics 2, 3 and 7

Rationale:

• *Pupils have an understanding of the structure of parliament and how laws in the UK are made.
• *Provide an awareness of the UK’s position and history within the commonwealth.
• *Enable pupils to recognise extreme points of view and how/why they are shared.
• Introduce critical thinking.
• Make pupils aware of the risks of gambling, especially online.

*These lessons link directly to the teaching of British values

Core concepts:

• Democracy
• Dictatorship
• Parliament
• Government
• Commonwealth
• Radicalisation
• Terrorism
• Antisemitism
• Islamophobia

Delivered as:  Topics 4 and 6

Rationale:

• Clear knowledge of universal human rights.
• *Provide an understanding of the BLM movement and Bristol’s part in that.
• Enable pupils to recognise what hazing.
• To support and enable pupils in managing risk in relation to gangs.

*This lesson link directly to the teaching of British values.

Core concepts:

• Human rights
• United Nations
• Modern slavery
• Black Lives Matter
• Fair trade
• Hazing
• Peer abuse

Delivered as:  Topic 5

Rationale:

• Develop aspiration
• An understanding of foundation skills such as teamwork, organisation and creativity.
• Knowledge of who and where to get advice and support. (Careers coordinator, Career Pilot).

Delivered as:  Topic 6

Rationale:

• Pupils can reflect on the differences between school and work.
• Knowledge and understanding of the personal learning thinking skills.
• Enable pupils to assess their own use of these skills in and out of school.
• Provide an understanding of what equal opportunities in the workplace means and how the laws are applied.

Delivered as:  Topic 2

Rationale:

• Provide an understanding on qualities and skills required for a variety of roles and careers.
• Encourage enterprise.
• Enable pupils to feel confident in making the right option choices.