S3 PSE Curriculum
Below are the topics covered in the S3 PSE classes. Pupils are taught by their guidance teacher: Mr Davidson (Kelty House), Mrs Douglas (Turret House) and Mrs Walker (Barvick House).
Mental, Emotional and Social Wellbeing
Stress and Anxiety
Self-harm and Coping Strategies
Building resilience
Celebrity Case Studies: Causes and Supports
Resect and Anti-Discrimination
Planning for Choices & Change
My motivation, strengths and learning/work preferences
Managing my own future: locate information about options in learning and work
Set challenging, realistic learning goals with targets and action points to support achievement; recognises what influences ability to reach goals.
Opportunities for progressing to further learning from each of the pathways available, including to Apprenticeships and higher education; identify sectors where opportunities exist to be self-employed
Local labour market opportunities for young people
How to manage money: financial paperwork and budgeting; savings and borrowing.
Being a critical consumer: getting value for money
Managing risks and emotions associated with money: identify theft, risk and reward, different types of insurance
Subjects for S4: Skills and progression
Physical Activity and Health
Impact of Substances, Energy Drinks and Other Factors on Health
Substance Misuse
Addiction and Habit-Forming Behaviour
Cannabis/Weed: Myths and the Truth
Cannabis/Weed: What it Does to the Body and Brain
Recovery from Drug-Abuse: Case Studies
Formal and Informal Supports
Gambling
Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood
Romantic and Loving Relationships
Expectations & First Time Sex
Contraception
Condoms
About STIs/BBVs & Advice & support
Advice and Support
Equalities, Feminism and Sexual Harassment
Abuse and Relationships