PSHE and Citizenship at Sir Thomas Rich's
PSHE - Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education - is fundamental to the growth and progression of young people in this fast-paced world.
PSHE covers many aspects about life and society. The subject aims to be thought provoking and strives to equip young people with a range of skills and knowledge which will allow them to make sensible decisions in this ever-changing world. The three main areas taught in PSHE are: physical and mental well-being, relationships and sex education and living in the wider world.
Department Teaching Staff:

Key Stage 3 - Years 7, 8 & 9
Topics Covered:
Year 7
- Rules and rights
- Puberty and reproduction
- Nutrition and health
- Cyber safety and online grooming
- Identity
- Healthy friendships and bullying
- Healthy relationships and family life
- Knife crime and county lines
Year 8
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Difference and diversity
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Addiction: gambling and gaming
- Future careers and ambitions
Year 9
- Consent and sexual abuse
- Contraception and STIs
- Domestic abuse
- Gender identity
- Pornography and body image
- Self-harm
- Physical and mental well-being
Key Stage 4 - Years 10 & 11
Topics Covered:
Year 10
- Religious Studies
- Extremism, tolerance and radicalisation
- Female genital mutilation (FGM)
- Forced marriage and honour-based violence
- Consent and healthy relationships
- Contraception and safer sex
- Money management
