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Year 8

Curriculum Map

This curriculum map provides an overview of the PSHE journey students will experience throughout the academic year. It outlines the sequence of personal, social, health, and economic themes alongside key assessment points designed to monitor and support student progress. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge progressively, with each unit providing the foundation for future learning, ensuring all students develop self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and informed decision-making appropriate to their age and stage. For detailed information about the specific knowledge and skills taught in each unit, please visit our Knowledge and Skills page.

Half Term Unit(s) of Work
Autumn 1 - Relationships and Sex Education Managing Unhealthy & Toxic Relationships
Repairing Relationships
Peer Pressure Survival Guide
Together Against Bullying
Online Relationships
The Many Forms of Relationships
Autumn 2 - Health and Wellbeing Sharing Information Online
The Limitless Internet
Viewing Harmful Content
Gender-Based Discrimination
Racism and Discrimination
Pride Month
Spring 1 - Living in the Wider World Exploring the Democratic Process
Respecting and Celebrating Religious Diversity
A History of Money
Taking Control of My Money
Introducing the Economy
Fundamentals of Business
Spring 2 - Health and Wellbeing First Aid Beyond Emergencies
Oral Hygiene
Health & Hygiene
The Mind-Body Connection
Drug Awareness
Alcohol and Social Inhibitions
Summer 1 - Relationships and Sex Education Understanding Consent
Power Dynamics & Consent
Contraception Essentials
Discussing Pornography
Assessing the Trustworthiness of Others
Introduction to FGM
Summer 2 - Health and Wellbeing Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
Optimising Character Strengths
Strengths-Based Thinking
Taking Control With Worry Time
Changing Emotions
Drug Laws UK