PSHE

Curriculum Overview

Here at Evolve Academy, our PSHE curriculum has been designed in a nurturing and accessible way that addresses the needs of all students which is achieved to Nation Curriculum guidelines and requirements.

Each lesson and unit embellish rich knowledge and vocabulary that enables pupils to build on what they already know the develop powerful knowledge. Knowledge is sequenced and mapped in a coherent format that allows pupils to make meaningful connections.

Our curriculum is evidence informed through rigorous application of best practice and science of learning.

We prioritise creating a diverse nurturing curriculum by committing to diversity in teaching and teachers, and the language, texts and media we use, so all pupils feel positively represented.

PSHE LTCP 2023-2024 Download

PSHE Content+
At Evolve, students build on the knowledge and understanding, skills, attributes and values they have acquired and developed during the primary phase. PSHE education acknowledges and addresses the changes that young people experience, beginning with transition to secondary school, the challenges of adolescence and their increasing independence. It teaches the knowledge and skills which will equip them for the opportunities and challenges of life. Students learn to manage diverse relationships, their online lives, and the increasing influence of peers and the media.

Topics covered in PSHE are grouped in three core themes, including the following subgroups:
- Health and Wellbeing
  - Mental & Emotional Health
  - Physically Healthy Lifestyle
  - First Aid
- Relationships
  - Maintaining Positive Relationships
  - Relationship & Sex Education (RSE)
  - Bullying
- Living in the Wider World
  - Careers & the World of Work
  - Economic Wellbeing
  - Drug & Alcohol Education
  - Citizenship, Democracy & Human Rights
Some of our work in PSHE+

Some of our students have taken part in a Road Traffic Collision session. 🚗🛑 #awareness #safety #road #traffic pic.twitter.com/eAKDmQxUwQ

— Evolve Academy (@EvolveAcademyUK) March 2, 2022

Fantastic work from students today! #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget pic.twitter.com/j9WMMLlqG6

— Evolve Academy (@EvolveAcademyUK) November 11, 2021