PSHE & Life Skills

Our Personal, Social, Health and Life Skills Education course prepares pupils for the choices and challenges involved in everyday life both in school and beyond. The course is fully differentiated and pupils learn at a level appropriate to their understanding and needs. The PSHE team are happy to answer any specific questions you may have regarding some of the more sensitive topics covered.

You can find all our parent/carers resources on the following page: https://philpotsmanorschool.co.uk/parent-information/

Our RSE policy can be found under our policies and reports section: https://philpotsmanorschool.co.uk/policies-reports/

Overview

PMS PSHE final adapted Long term overview 2023

Attachments

Curriculum Overview

Year	Topics
7	Wellbeing, Learning & Safety Developing skills and aspirations Diversity Health and puberty Building relationships Financial decision making
8	Drugs and alcohol Community and careers Discrimination Emotional wellbeing Identity and relationships Digital literacy
9	Peer influence, substance use and gangs Setting goals Respectful relationships Healthy lifestyle Intimate relationships Employability and College
10	Mental health Work experience Addressing extremism and radicalisation Exploring influence Healthy relationships Financial decision making
11	Building for the future Next steps Families Independence Communication in relationships Managing life online

News & Stories

Outward Bound Trip – 17/04/25

This March, some of our upper school students took part in a residential trip to the Ullswater Outward Bound Centre, which is set in

Before & After Maintenance at Philpots – 16/04/25

During the school holidays, the maintenance team at Philpots Manor School work hard to maintain and develop the school. One of the projects for

Landcraft Carpentry Project – 18/03/25

Winter is the best time for small DIY projects. Our students have recently enjoyed making some fantastic nesting boxes as part of their landcraft