PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, Economic) education is a school subject through which children develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe, and prepare for life and work in modern Britain.
PSHE education aims to develop skills and attributes such as resilience, self-esteem, risk-management, team working and critical thinking in the context of learning grouped into three core themes: health and wellbeing, relationships and living in the wider world (including economic wellbeing and aspects of careers education).
Schools are encouraged to select content that is relevant to their children and use these as a context through which to explore the overarching concepts and to develop the essential skills and attributes set out below.
Effective Practice questions
- Does the lesson have a clear objective?
- Is there evidence of a range of activities and high quality resources used to engage the children?
- Are the children encouraged to voice their views and opinions with evidence of interactive participation?
- Is the lesson inclusive taking into account, for example, other cultures, ethnicity, disability and gender?
- Does the lesson create an environment which fosters good relationships and respect for one another?
- Is the student comfortable teaching the theme of the lesson and has advice been sought from the CTM/PSHEE co-ordinator?
Other aspects to consider
PSHE education makes a significant contribution to the development of a wide range of essential skills.
Has the student included:
- Intrapersonal skills required for self-management
- Self-reflection
- Resilience
- Self-regulation
- Self-organisation
Interpersonal skills required for positive relationships in a wide variety of settings
- Active Listening
- Empathy
- Communication
- Team working
- Negotiation
- Positive affirmation
Skills of enquiry
- Formulating questions
- Analysis
- Planning and deciding
- Management of risk
- Evaluating social norms
- Reviewing progress against objectives