Healthy Living

Healthy Living is a bespoke course unique to Southfield School. 

The course aims to establish and sustain positive behaviours when it comes to the health and well-being of our students, both during their time at Southfield and beyond. The course is underpinned by three distinct themes; Social Me, Physical Me and Thinking Me which link all aspects of the course. Whilst developing student understanding of these themes, we aim to to ensure all students apply the expected approach to learning and values of the school on a daily basis. 


The course combines a number of traditional disciplines in Year 7 and 8 to connect the curriculum and at the same time reduce the number of staff that students encounter through their timetables, in doing so we hope to build relationships and ease the transitional experience from Year 6 to KS3 and beyond.  The social, physical and cognitive well-being of our students is our priority from the moment they enter the school. 

KS3-4 Pathways (Southfield)

GCSE Physical Education (AQA)

GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (AQA)
KS5- Higher & Further Education
Pathways

BSc (Hons)Sport and Exercise Science Drama, BA (Hons)Physical Education and Sport, BA (Hons) Sport Management, BA (Hons) Sports Coaching, BA (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy, Msc Strength and Conditioning and Drama, Diploma in Professional Acting or Professional Musical Theatre.
Careers  Nutritionist, sports coach, fitness instructor, physiotherapist, counsellor, support worker, mentor, social worker, group therapist, youth worker, teacher, careers in civil services: DFID, Home office, Foreign Office, British Council
KS4 Specification links 

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-8582

 

Year 7

Unit 1 - Identity and belonging

Key questions/concepts

  • School Values – Be ready, Be respectful, Be responsible

  • Scale (Self – school – local- national – global)  

  • Equality & Protected characteristics  

  • British Values – what are they and how are they part of everyday life at SF?  

  • Friendships – how to be a good friend

  • Types of bullying including cyberbullying. What is banter?  

  • Qualities of a high level learner  

Timeframe

  • September - Mid November

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Scale The measure of growth
Sustainable To maintain or keep going continuously
Development A stage of growth or advancement
Emotions A strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others
Bullying The use of force, coercion, hurtful teasing or threat, to abuse, aggressively dominate or intimidate
Banter The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Factfulness by Hans Roslin
  • You're Smarter Than You Think by Thomas Armstrong 

 

Unit 2 - Exploring Stereotypes  

Key questions/concepts

  • What are stereotypes?     

  • Prejudice and discrimination – definitions (misogyny is introduced at a basic level here)  

  • Ageism, disability and gender

  • What is racism?   

  • Hate crime in the UK – linked to the above  

Timeframe

  • Mid November - Mid February

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Qualities A distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something.
Mental Health A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being
Self esteem Confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Stereotypes A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Prejudice When you pre judge someone or something, based on their appearance or background
Possession Maintaining control of the ball in team games
Cross contamination Is the transfer of bacteria from a person, object or place to another

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Darius the Great is not ok by Adib Khorram
  • Just as you are by Michelle and Kelly Skeen

 

Unit 3 - Relationships and Puberty  

Key questions/concepts

  • Different types of relationships and its values – friends, family, partner, teacher, peers, work colleagues etc. 

  • Characteristics of positive and heathy friendships  

  • Managing friends and peer pressure  

  • How to recognise and communicate consent – definition and link to consent in everyday life. 

  • Puberty – changes in both boys and girls and why we need to know both changes  

  • Menstrual cycle  

  • Importance of personal hygiene, including oral health and avoiding infections  

  •   How to access health services  

  •  

    FGM – what it is, the law, signs, myth busting. Reporting. 

Timeframe

  • February - March

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Mutual Respect When two people may not agree on everything but they don't get upset over little things but are willing to work things out because they care for the other
Trust  Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something
Honesty The quality of being honest
United Nations An international organization comitted to maintaining international peace and security
Culture Ideas, customs and social behaviour of a particular people or society

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Coconut by Kopano Matlwa
  • Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga

 

Unit 4 - Looking after ourselves and our community  

Key questions/concepts

  • Online safety – rights and responsibilities online. It’s always there, do not share personal information

  • What is a community and the Southfield community?   

  • What is democracy in school and in our country?  

  • Supporting our community – links to scale from module 1.   

  • Sun and beach safety  

  • What is a career?   

  • Careers and my future – incorporating transferable skills 

  • Explore my dream job  

  • Different types of work 

  • Budgeting and money management  

Timeframe

  • April - July

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Career An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress
Job A paid position of regular employment
Budgeting Allow or provide a particular amoung of money in a budget
Empathy The ability to understand and share feelings of another
Professional Journey The path your career takes you in

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • The Boy at the back of the class by Onjali Q Rauf
  • The Sneetches by Dr Seuss
Year 8

Unit 1 - Staying safe  

Key questions/concepts

  • How do energy drinks and caffeine affect the body?   

  • What is vaping and what does the science say? 

  • What are stimulant drugs and how can they affect the body?   

  • Recreational drugs  

  • Alcohol and the effect it has on the body.  

Timeframe

  • September - October

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Racism Pre judging an individual, community or instituion against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular racial or ethnic group
Diversity The practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations etc.
Stereotypes A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
Society The mix of people living together in a mor or less ordered community
Discrimination The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex or disability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah (adapted for younger readers)
  • Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry by Mildred D. Taylor

 

Unit 2 - Law and order 

Key questions/concepts

  • Democracy and politics  

  • Structure of parliament   

  • What is the law and why is it important?   

  • The role of the police in society

  • The criminal justice system and how it works  

  • Explore career options   

  • Young people’s employment rights and responsibilities.  

  • Manage emotions in employment  

  • Work – life balance  

Timeframe

  • Mid November - Mid February

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Democracy A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives
Politics The activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Radicalisation The action or process of causing someone to adopt radical positions on political or social issues
Extremism The holding of extreme political or religious views
Addiction An urge to do something that is hard to control or stop.
Dietary requirements The range of nutrients for physical and mental growth, development and maintenance.
Specific dietary requirements An individual may need to adapt their diet due to an allergy, intolerance or other medical need, as well as following a religious or cultural diet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • The Politics Book: Big ideas simply explained by DK

 

Unit 3 - OUR LIVES ONLINE 

Key questions/concepts

  • OUR LIVES ONLINE 
  • Sharing information  
  • CEOP and reporting abuse  
  • Fake news – how to spot it? How can it affect us?  
  • Social Media – benefits and disadvantages (link validation, safety, distorted reality, air brushing etc.)  
  • Online safety – grooming – what it is, signs to look for and reporting.  
  • Sexting – what it is and consequences  
  • Pornography – why do people get drawn into it?  
  • Coercion – what is it? An overview of forms of coercion 
  • Financial responsibility  
  • Saving  
  • Ethical banking  

Timeframe

  • February -  April

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Consent Permission for something tohappen or agreement to do something
Conflict A serious disagreement or arguemtn, typically a protracted one
Addiction The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity
Mental Health A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being
Culture Ideas, customs and social behaviour of a particular people or society

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Mosiquitoland by David Arnold

 

Unit 4 - RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS 

Key questions/concepts

RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS 

  • To recognise safe and unsafe relationships (friends, partners etc.) How to seek advice, including reporting concerns  
  •  To challenge stereotypes and family / cultural experiences Misogyny referenced here  
  •  Facts about contraception  
  •  How STI’s are transmitted and reduced  
  •  Laws relating to:  Sexual consent  
  •  Sexual exploitation – what it is, signs and reporting.  
  •  Rape - introduction to the term and link to consent. The cup of tea video.  
  •  Facts about reproductive health and fertility – impact of lifestyle  

Timeframe

  • April - July

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Global sustainability Defines the conditions under which humans and nature, societies and biospheres, the world and the Earth can co-exist in ways that enable productive harmony, stability and resilience to support present and future generations
Sustainability The focus on meeting the needs of the present without compormising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Factfulness The stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts
Worldview Extending or reaching throughout the world
Climate crisis A situation characterised by the threat of highly dangerous, irreversible changes to the global climate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • No one is too small to make a difference byGreta Thunberg
  • Our Life on Our Planet by David Attenborough
Year 9

Unit 1 - STAYING SAFE 

Key questions/concepts

  • What is child abuse?   
  •  County Lines – what are they, signs to look for and reporting.  
  •  CSE – building on information from year 8, with a focus on children this time  
  •  Knife crime – why do people do it? What are the consequences?  
  •  Peer pressure- why and consequences. Standing up for yourself and staying true to yourself.  
  •  Unhealthy relationships - what are they?  Support Available?  
  • Harmful behaviours (language used by peers and others)   
  • Incel culture and misogeny – what do these terms mean? Case studies. Signs and reporting 
  • GCSE and post 16 options, including T levels   
  •  Explore career types  
  •  How to take control of my career  

Timeframe

  • September - Mid November

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Diversity The practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations etc.
Peer Pressure The direct influence on people by peers, or the effect on an individual who is encouraged and wants to follow their peers by changing their attitudes, values or behavoiurs to conform to those fo the influencing group or individual
Obesity A state of being very overweight which can put you at risk of serious health problems
Body Image A person's thoughts, feelings and perception fo the aesthetics or sexual atrractiveness of their own body

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Sapiens: A brief history of humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
  • Girls Resist!: A Guide to Activism, Leadership, and Starting a Revolution by KaeLyn Rich
  • The Evolution of a Girl by L.E. Bowman

 

Unit 2 - SOCIETY UNDER THREAT 

Key questions/concepts

  • Human Rights Act – what it is and why is it important?  
  •  Equality & Protected characteristics   
  •  Debate: How well does the UK promote equality?  
  •  Diversity and the rise of political movements Fundamental human rights  
  •  Foreign aid – what it is?  
  •  PREVENT What is terrorism and counterterrorism?   
  •  What is extremism and radicalisation and how do people become radicalised?   
  •  What is antisemitism?   
  •  Modern Day slavery – how does it appear?  
  •  Smart spending, budgeting and investment Investment and interest   

Timeframe

  • Mid November - Mid February

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Well-being The experience of health, happiness and prosperity. This includes having good mental health, high life satifsfaction, a sense of meanign or purpose and the ability ot manage stress
Mental illness This is an umbrella term for a range of conditions that include low mood, eating disorders, worrying and a lack of control
Tactics These are set plays or movement patterns that we use to try and outwit our opponents
Human Rights A right which is believed to belong to every person
Options A choice of subjects you choose to take for your GCSE's
Careers An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Happy: Finding joy in every day and letting go of perfect by Fearne Cotton
  • Teen Leadership Revolution: How Ordinary Teens Become Extraordinary by Tom Thelen

 

Unit 3 - HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS 

Key questions/concepts

  • Managing conflict   
  •  Sexual orientation and gender identity. LGBTQ+  
  •  Healthy relationships, marriage & love. Why marriage is an important religious choice  
  •  Legal rights and protections not obtained in an unregistered religious family. Civil partnerships and other Long term relationships  
  •  The Law and consent   
  •  Sex and delaying sexual activity – waiting until ready and legal  
  •  Pregnancy choices – keeping the baby, adoption, abortion and where to get further help  
  •  Coercive control – signs and signposting Sexual harassment – forms of harassment. Stalking – what it is and how to report  
  • Parenting styles and their effectiveness. Gender roles within romantic relationships  
  • Oracy development  
  •  Preparing for a debate  
  •  Mini debates  

Timeframe

  • February - April

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Foreign Aid The international transfer of capital, goods or services from a country or international organisation for the benefit of the recipient country or its population
Human Rights Moral principles for certain standards of human behavoiur and are regularly protected by international law
Atrocities An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
Attitudes A set of emotions, beliefs and behaviours toward a particular object, person, thing or event

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Dreams of Freedom by Amnesty International
  • We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around the World by Malala Yousafzai

 

Unit 4 - MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS AND ILLNESSES 

Key questions/concepts

  • Body image and the media            
  •  Self harm – why do people do it? Support available.                           
  •  The effects of change; loss, Separation. Divorce and Bereavement.                                     
  • Dealing with grief                              
  • Healthy coping strategies to deal with psychological discomfort                                          
  • Types of addiction – drugs, alcohol, gambling, gaming, mobile phone.  
  • Types of gambling 

Timeframe

  • April - July

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Crime Intentional comission of an act usually deemed socially harmful or dangerous and specifically defined, prohibited and punishable under criminal law
Goal The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result
Aspirations A hope or ambition of achieving something
Stress A reaction to mental or emotional pressure
Anxiety A feeling of unease, sucha as worry or fear that can be mild or severe

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bergman
  • An Anxiety Book for Teens: An Easy To Read A-Z Anxiety Book for Teenagers (With Tips & Activities)Use of Voice by Ged Jenkins-Omar
Year 10

Unit 1 - Law and British Values 

Key questions/concepts

  • Legal rights and responsibilities regarding equality, including protected characteristics  
  •  Causes of knife crime (Respect for the rule of Law)  
  •  Modern Day Slavery (Individual Liberty)   
  •  LGBTQ+ Rights in the UK and across the world (Tolerance)   
  •  Making informed financial decisions  
  •  Financial risk  

Timeframe

  • September - Mid November

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Diversity The practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc
Immigration Immigration is the international movement of people to a destination country of which they are not natives or where they do not possess citizenship in order to settle as permanent residents or naturalized citizen
Hate Crime A crime, typically one involving violence, that is motivated by prejudice on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, or other grounds.
The Eatwell Guide The Eatwell Guide is a policy tool used to define government recommendations on eating healthily and achieving a balanced diet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Mind the Gap by Ferdinand Mount
  • Teen Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity by McGraw Hill

 

Unit 2 - Staying safe in relationships

Key questions/concepts

  • Respect in relationships, trust honesty, support etc.  
  •  Misogyny – push and pull factors. Breaking the cycle and beliefs.  
  •  Child-on-child abuse (inc. bullying, images, social media, sexting)    
  •  Relationships and Sexual abuse – what is it? Scenarios? Reporting and seeking support.  
  •  Sexual coercion  
  •  Domestic Abuse – what? forms? Reporting and support.  
  •  Honour-based violence – what is it? Forms? Support and reporting  
  •  FGM – recap myth  busting and the law.  
  •  Forced marriage – Why? Who? Consequences? Support?  

Timeframe

  • Mid November - Mid February

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Anti-social behaviour Behaviour by a person which causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to persons not of the same household as the person
Forced marriage Where one or both people do not consent to the marriage as they are pressurised, or abuse is used, to force them to do so.
Arranged marriage A marriage planned and agreed by the families or guardians of the couple concerned.
Harassment Harassment is unwanted behaviour which you find offensive or which makes you feel intimidated or humiliated. It can happen on its own or alongside other forms of discrimination. Unwanted behaviour could be: spoken or written words or abuse
Binge Drinking The consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time
High Level Learner A Southfield student who is ready, responsible, reflective, resilient and resourceful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  •  Piecing Me Together – Renee Watson
  •  Justice: An introduction to Applied Sociolinguistics by Ingrid Piller
  •  Thinking, Fast and Slow: Daniel Kahneman

 

Unit 3 – Sexual Health

Key questions/concepts

  • Abortion – law, morals and ethics   
  • Checking health – testicles, prostate, breasts, cervical and ovarian cancers. Why is it important we cover all aspects?  
  •  Assess the risks associated with cosmetic, aesthetic procedures and the use of sunbeds.   
  • Menopause –what it is. Overview of the stages and the corresponding changes. Why do I need to know now?  
  • Sexual Health – revisit STI’s and contraception. Highlight the most effective contraception against STI’s. Treatment and support  
  • Teenage pregnancy – how to avoid. The options and support available.  
  • Miscarriage and support available. IVF – what it is and the options available  
  • Sexualisation and the media – how males and females are portrayed. Challenging the stereotypes  
  •  How faith and cultural practices view relationships and sexual activity 

Timeframe

  • February - May

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Sustainability

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance
Plastic Pollution Plastic pollution is the accumulation of plastic objects and particles (e.g. plastic bottles, bags and microbeads) in the Earth's environment that adversely affects humans, wildlife and their habitat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Sustainability: A History by Jeremy L Caradonna
  • Brick Lane by Monica Ali
  • It’s Ok That You’re Not Ok: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand by Megan Devine

 

Unit 4 - Global Studies

Key questions/concepts

  • Global Studies – What is NATO, The UN and the Commonwealth? (Review from year 7 )  
  •  Global Studies – What is the WHO and the EU?  
  •  Revisit the SDG’s  
  •  Exploring steps to live more sustainably:   
  • Plastic pollution  - What? Impact? How do we reduce?  
  •  Carbon footprints - What? Impact? How do we reduce?  
  •  Understanding and developing viewpoints on animal rights  
  •  Strategies for  protecting and enhancing their personal and professional reputation online  
  •  Strategies to assess bias, accountability, reliability and accuracy in the digital context  
  •  Challenge extremist views online and how to respond to those that cause anxiety and concern.  
  • Workplace wellbeing  
  •  Continue to explore careers  
  •  Compare In person,  remote and hybrid working.   
  • Link to financial ed – evaluating the financial impact of self employment, PT and zero hours contracts  

Timeframe

  • April - July

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Domestic Violence Domestic violence is a criminal offence; the law says that domestic violence or abuse can be physical, psychological, sexual, financial or emotional.
CSE sexual abuse of under 18s through the exchange of sex or sexual acts for drugs, food, shelter, protection, other basics of life, and/or money

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • The Careers Handbook: The Ultimate guide to planning your future by DK
  • Because I Was a Girl: True Stories for Girls of All Ages by Melissa De La Cruz
Year 11

Unit 1 - My World - Identity and Belonging

Key questions/concepts

  • Reviewing GCSE study skills:
  • Recalling organisation, notes and course outlines
  • Developing strategies for invasion games
  • Enhanching interview techniques 

Timeframe

  • September - November

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Recall Bring (a fact, event, or situation) back into one's mind; remember
Organisation Make arrangements or preparations to order study or time
Time Management The ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy
  • Life of Pi by Yann Martel

 

Unit 2 - Responsible World - Taking Ownership

Key questions/concepts

  • Reviewing and implementing GCSE study skills:
  • Recalling ways of taking notes and transforming notes into revision material
  • Fulfilling potential in physical activity 

Timeframe

  • Mid November - Mid February

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Outline Note Use of headings - The outline method of note-taking uses indentation to store information in a clear hierarchy
Cornell Note

Uses two top columns (the “cue” and “note” columns), together with a single bottom row (the summary section) to record notes.

The method is very versatile, usable for most subjects, and one of the simplest yet most effective note-taking methods out there.
Boxing Note The boxing method of note-taking uses boxes to visually separate topics within a page. While the boxing method was designed to be used for digital devices, it’s a technique that can be easily adapted to handwritten notes.
Charting Note The charting method of note-taking uses charts to classify information within rows and columns.
Mapping Note The mapping method starts with a main topic in the center of the page, before branching out into smaller subtopics, supporting topics, and smaller details. The method provides a one-of-a-kind graphical overview of lecture content that is irreplaceable for visual learners.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  •  Effective Notetaking: 1 (Study Skills) by Fiona McPherson
  •  The Memory Book: How to remember anything you want by Tony Buzan
  •  Thinking, Fast and Slow: Daniel Kahneman

 

Unit 3 – Changing World – Adapting to progress and developments

Key questions/concepts

  • Implementing GCSE study skills:
  • Consolidating knowledge through the use of: flashcards, knowledge dumps, memory rooms etc
  • Further subject specific research into key areas of study
  • Being Active for life

Timeframe

  • February - May

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Consolidation The action or process of making something stronger or more solid.
Memory recall  Memory recall or retrieval is remembering the information or events that were previously encoded and stored in the brain
Knowledge Dumps The act of writing everything you know on a test or exam
Flashcards A card containing a small amount of information, held up for pupils to see, as an aid to learning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need: Simple tips, tricks and techniques to help you ace your studies and pass your exams By Jade Bowler
  • The Study Skills Handbook by Stella Cottrell
Year 12

Unit 1 - Health and Wellbeing   

Key questions/concepts

  • Mental health nature v nurture (Include body image)  
  •  Emotional wellbeing  
  •  Dealing with my anger  
  •  Toxic masculinity linked to misogyny  
  •  Respect and relationships (incorporates control, coercion, different types of relationships) 

Timeframe

  • September - October

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Recall Bring (a fact, event, or situation) back into one's mind; remember
Organisation Make arrangements or preparations to order study or time
Time Management The ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy
  • Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning
  • Understanding How We Learn: A Visual Guide by Dr Yana Weinstein

 

Unit 2 - Diversity

Key questions/concepts

  • LGBTQ equality in the UK  
  • Protected characteristics in the work place  
  • Financial planning  
  • Work, income and deductions   

Timeframe

  • November - February

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Physical Oracy Effective use of voice and body language during speech, group discussion or debate.
Linguistic Effective use of vocabulary, structure, language variety and use of rhetorical techniques
Cognitive Effective use of content through clarifying and summarising, self-regulation, reasoning and having an awareness of your audience.
Social and Emotional Effectively work well with others by demonstrating good listening skills and response. Confidence is key.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Speak with No Fear by Mike Acker
  • Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo et al
  • Ted talks: The official TED guide to public speaking by Chris Anderson

 

Unit 3 – Drugs and Risk Education  

Key questions/concepts

  • Alcohol – limits, safe drinking, respecting choices. Impaired judgement  
  •  Substance misuse –impact financially, mentally and physically  
  •  Festival safety  
  •  Addiction – variety of addictions reviews  
  •  Carrying a knife – gang violence 

Timeframe

  • September - November

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Apprenticeships A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.
Curriculum Vitae A brief account of a person's education, qualifications, and previous occupations, typically sent with a job application.
Labour Market The availability of employment and labour, in terms of supply and demand
Personal Statements A written description of one's achievements, interests, etc., included as part of an application for a job or a place at university or college.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey
  • The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan

 

Unit 4 - Future World

Key questions/concepts

  • Pensions  
  •  How to financial systems affect access to homes  
  •  Insuring against risk 

Timeframe

  • May - July

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Procrastination The action of delaying or postponing something
Note Taking The practise of making effective notes to aid study
Budgeting Allow or provide a particular amoung of money in a budget

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Unbecoming by Jenny Downham
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear
Year 13

Unit 1 & Unit 2 - Cooking on a budget & Healthy meals for independent living 

Key questions/concepts

  • Introduction to UCAS
  • Personal Statement workshops
  • Degree apprenticeships
  • Further education post 18
  • Food suitable for university life 

Timeframe

  • September - November

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
UCAS Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
Degree Apprenticeships A degree apprenticeship enables you to gain a full undergraduate or master’s degree while you work
Post Graduate Relating to or denoting a course of study undertaken after completing a first degree
Healthy Eating  Healthy eating means eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Succeeding in your Application to University by Matt Green
  • University Interviews Guide by Andy Gardner and Barbara Hamnett MBE
  • Sane New World by Ruby Wax

 

Unit 3 - Sexual health  

Key questions/concepts

  • Respectful  relationships – revisit healthy relationships. Consent. Introduce choking and chem sex.  
  •  Staying safe on a night out  
  •  Revisit contraception and STI’s  
  •  Porn and the impact on mental health  

Timeframe

  • November - February

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Referencing Provide (a book or article) with citations of sources of information
Researching Discover or verify information for use in (a book, programme, etc.)
Enrichment The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Cite Them Right: The Essential Referencing Guide by Richard Pears
  • Deep Work: Rules for focussed Success in a distracted World by Cal Newport
  • Better than Before by Gretchen Rubin

 

Unit 4 – Coping strategies   

Key questions/concepts

  • Dealing with pressure  
  • Stress management  

Timeframe

  • February - June

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Consolidation The action or process of making something stronger or more solid.
Memory Recall Memory recall or retrieval is remembering the information or events that were previously encoded and stored in the brain
Knowledge Dumps The act of writing everything you know on a test or exam
Flashcards A card containing a small amount of information, held up for pupils to see, as an aid to learning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Drive by Dnaiel H. Pink
  • Grit: Why Passion and resilience are the secrets to success by Angela Duckworth
  • Mindset: Changing the way you think to fulfil your Potential
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