Alban Middle School is very committed to its programme of PSHCE and aims to foster a positive and progressive attitude in the children towards their own lives, their health and their community. This is achieved not only within our teaching of PHSCE but also the school’s Christian ethos and other areas of the National Curriculum.

Year 5 pupils, once settled into the school, are encouraged to take responsibility, not only for their own behaviour and health and safety but also of the class as well as to think of themselves as part of the wider school community. They learn to understand the changes during puberty in terms of emotional and physical development using a variety of resources including videos and input from the school nurse.

In Year 6 children are encouraged to be more aware of themselves as individuals as well as their responsibilities towards each other in the school community. They are encouraged to be independent thinkers, considering their actions and reactions in a variety of situations.

The curriculum for children in Years 7 and 8 builds upon the experiences of the previous two years, with input again from external agencies, enabling them to make informed choices affecting their well-being. There is more focus on their roles as citizens, both within the school and local community, developing their ideas and views about their rights and responsibilities within the different groups.

The school has a legal responsibility to provide sex education and this is included as an integral part of the PSHCE programme, often combining with the science curriculum to give biological knowledge as well as a social awareness.

Parents have the opportunity to see the materials and resources used and can discuss these with either the class teacher or the Co-ordinator of PSHCE.