Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE education) is defined as “a planned programme of learning through which children and young people acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives. As part of a whole school approach, PSHE develops the qualities and attributes pupils need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society.’
PSHE education at The Long Eaton School offers students the opportunity to develop the understanding, knowledge and skills they need to achieve and exceed, to be resilient and to lead safe, happy and healthy lives. It aims to help students understand how they are developing personally, socially and emotionally and explore a range of attitudes and values.
The programme of study for PSHE education follows the statutory guidance for Relationships and Sex Education and Mental Health and Wellbeing from September 2020. It includes topics such as: bullying, crime, cultural diversity, drug and alcohol education, healthy eating, online safety, road safety awareness, prejudice, social and emotional health, wellbeing, sex and relationships and peer pressure.
For more information please see the PSHE timetable and statutory guidance below.
If students feel that they may need some support before the lessons, or would like to discuss anything linked to the programme, please contact the relevant Year Manager.
Lockdown 2021 | Advice for students
For wellbeing support at this time, visit the Wellbeing page. It’s good to talk – you may wish to speak about how you are feeling:
- Text the Young Minds Crisis Messenger for free 24/7 support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. If you need urgent help, text YM to 85258.
- Contact Childline for free, private and confidential service that you can access online and on the phone on 0800 1111.
- Contact Samaritans to access confidential emotional support at any time from Samaritans either by calling 116 123 or emailing jo@samaritans.org.
- Your year leader via email or phone
- The safeguarding team at The Long Eaton School – safeguarding@longeaton.derbyshire.sch.uk
- Your teachers
- An adult you trust
- A friend
