Personal Development

Health and wellbeing

• What are the fundamental British Values and how do they link to the 3Rs?
• What makes me, me?
• How can I express my emotions in a constructive way?
• How can I manage the physical and emotional changes experienced during puberty?
• Why is it sometimes important to stand up to peer pressure?
• How can we look after our personal safety?
• What should I do in an emergency?
• What lifestyle choices can we make to ensure we are fit and healthy?
• What risks are posed by drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes and vapes?
• FGM and how to access help and support

Careers

• How can I accurately set goals?
• What career paths are available to me? What qualifications would I need?
• What career pathways are available to me? What skills do I require in the work place?
• How can we challenge stereotypes in the world of work?
• What is consumerism?

Citizenship

• What is citizenship?
• What is Parliament?
• What is local government?
• What are the key features of elections?
• Why are there so many political parties?
• What is devolution?
• Is public funding being used effectively?

RSE

• What are periods?
• What is the best way to manage a fallout?
• How can peer pressure and the media influence our expectations of relationships?
• How can we challenge prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination?
• Why are positive family relationships important for our wellbeing?
• How can we cope with the breakdown of a relationship?
• What qualities and behaviours should there be in a positive relationship?
• What do we mean by consent, and how can we communicate it effectively?
• What is the best way to respond to unwanted contact from someone?
• What is bullying and how can we deal with it in a positive way?
• What is prejudice and what impact can it have?

Health and Wellbeing

• How can we demonstrate respect for protected characteristics?
• How can we manage our emotions in a positive way?
• What is the difference between healthy and unhealthy coping strategies?
• Why is it important to challenge stigma attached to mental health?
• How can I become more digitally resilient?
• What effect do different drugs have on our body?
• How can I manage influences relating to smoking and the use of vapes?
• How can I manage influences relating to alcohol and drugs?
• How can I protect myself from county lines?

Careers

• How can I demonstrate employability?
• What are my rights and responsibilities in the workplace?
• What is health and safety in the workplace?
• How can we challenge discrimination in the workplace?
• What skills make us more employable?
• Why do first impressions count?

Citizenship

• What is Parliament?
• How do party politics limit Parliament’s effectiveness?
• What are the voting systems used in the UK?
• What are human rights?
• What are challenges to human rights?
• Does the UN do enough to protect human rights around the world?

RSE

• What is the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship, and how can we seek support?
• What is the best way to establish a healthy sexual relationship?
• Why is consent so important?
• What are the consequences of sending nude photos?
• What are the different types of contraception and why are they important?
• What are STIs and how can they be prevented?
• What is gender identity and how can we challenge transphobia and gender-based discrimination?
• How can I challenge racism and religious discrimination?
• How can I challenge homophobia and biphobia?

Health and Wellbeing

• How can we demonstrate respect for British Values at Millthorpe?
• How are physical and mental health interconnected?
• How can I manage the influences on my body image?
• How can I make independent health choices?
• How can I assess risk and safely manage influences?
• How can we assess risk and manage influences, including online?
• What is ‘Group Think’ and how does it affect our behaviour?
• How can we manage risk in relation to gangs?
• What are the legal and physical risks of carrying a knife?
• What are the legal and health risks in relation to drug and alcohol use?

Careers

• What is employability?
• What are possible STEM careers?
• What should I consider when choosing my GCSE options?
• How can we manage our personal brand online?
• How can I sell myself to an employer?

Citizenship

• How is governance organised?
• What is the role of inquiries in governance?
• Why is free press so significant?
• What does the British legal system look like?
• What are the key features of international law?
• What prompted the Black Lives Matter movement?
• What can we learn from Black Lives Matter’s case studies?

RSE

• What are the characteristics of a positive relationship and how can we best communicate our needs?
• What are the consequences of unprotected sex?
• What are the possible consequences of unintended pregnancy?
• How can we recognise abuse within a relationship and what support is available?
• How does the media and pornography influence our view of positive sexual relationships?
• What are the signs of grooming and harassment and how can we seek help?

Health and Wellbeing

• What would the UK be like if we didn’t live by the fundamental British Values?
• What is the best way to reframe negative thoughts?
• How can I promote my own mental health and wellbeing and seek support if I need it?
• How is mental health portrayed in the media and how can we correct misconceptions about it?
• What is the best method of stress management for me?
• The impact of drugs
• How to seek help for substance abuse and addiction
• How to manage peer influence in increasingly individual scenarios
• How to evaluate the influence of role models
• Case study with a religious focus

Careers

• How do I evaluate my strengths and make links with future career paths?
• What strategies can you use to overcome challenges in the workplace?
• How do I prepare for an interview?
• How do I find a job?
• What is the importance of my digital footprint?

Citizenship

• What are the three branches of the UK government and what do they do?
• How is the British government held to account?
• What is the purpose of a general election?
• What does the census reveal?
• What are contemporary issues in Britain?
• How do party politics affect Britain’s effectiveness

RSE

• What are the characteristics and benefits of positive, equal relationships?
• Why is it important to respect a partner’s readiness for sex?
• What is the role of sex in the media and its impact on sexuality?
• What is coercion within a relationship and how should we respond?
• What is victim blaming and how can we challenge it?
• How can I manage unwanted attention?
• What is extremism and how can we respond to it?
• How can we identify harmful sexual behaviour?
• Everyday sexism and toxic masculinity – what can we do to challenge sexism in society?
• What is revenge porn and what damage can it cause?
• Where can we get help if we experience sexual assault or harassment?

Health and Wellbeing

• How are countries governed that don’t have fundamental British Values?
• How can I manage the judgement of others?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of life online?
• Media v Reality. What is the difference when it comes to body image and how does it impact me?
• How can I build confidence and work towards realistic, ambitious goals?
• How can I manage and assess risk and safety in new situations?
• How can my lifestyle impact my physical health?
• Why are vaccinations and immunisations important?
• Why is blood and organ donation so important?

Careers

• How can I use SMART targets to help me plan for the future?
• What are my options at post-16?
• How do I apply for post-16 options? How do I write an effective CV?
• How can I live independently?
• What does my wage slip mean?
• Why is online gambling something to be wary of?

Citizenship

• How is parliament structured? How are laws created?
• What’s the role of the citizen in government?
• What is the legal system of the UK?
• What is the ethnic make up of Britain?
• What is Britain’s relationship with the world?

RSE

• What qualities and skills are the most important in family life?
• What is fertility and how does it change throughout our lives?
• What are the consequences of unplanned pregnancy?
• What is the difference between a healthy and unhealthy or abusive relationship?
• What is domestic abuse and what impact can it have?
• What is sexual exploitation and how can it be tackled?
• What are my relationship values, and how can I communicate them?
• What are the characteristics of a safe, healthy sexual relationship?
• How can we identify and seek support for abusive faith or cultural practices?
• What are the risks of gang affiliation?
• How can we protect ourselves from County lines?