Whilst PSHE is routinely taught in schools up to Year 11, Gresham’s is proud to offer an additional curriculum of personal development – our Year 12 Wellbeing Programme.
The programme comprises a carousel of six strands aimed at promoting personal wellbeing. Pupils work through these six strands over the course of the year. Each strand is led either by an external instructor or by a member of staff with a special interest in the subject.
Pupils attend two sessions for each strand as follows:
1. consent
- Exploring issues surrounding sexual ethics and consent and the law surrounding it.
- Sexual harassment and sexual violence – identifying and responding.
2. Essential Skills
- Focus on budgeting and shopping lists for food, planning weekly meals using the given budget.
- How to sew a button, washing labels on clothes and using a washing machine.
3.Car Maintenance
- How to change a tyre, check oil and simple car maintenance.
4. Relax and Focus
- Yoga.
- Mindful techniques.
5. Future Pathways
- Focus on future goals, university and careers.
6. First Aid
- How to deal with bleeding, anaphylaxis, heart attack, CPR, how to contact for help (999) etc.
The programme is further complimented by regular talks by visiting experts and speakers. Recent talks include:
- Emma Cole from “Positive Voice” delivering a highly engaging talk on her experiences of living with HIV.
- iCASH – talk on sexual health.
- James Chung – focus on credit scores, banking, fraud and scams.
- David Walsh – a moving talk about the dangers of drink driving based on personal experience.