Herefordshire Healthy Schools

PSHE provides pupils with the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to make informed decisions about their lives.

There is a planned programme of Personal, Social and Health Education based on the PSHE Framework that includes opportunities to explore and understand feelings
PSHE lessons are observed as part of a monitoring process
Staff and pupils are consulted about the programme
Pupil's progress is assessed and achievement is recognised and rewarded
A member of Senior Management Team oversees PSHE
A PSHE Coordinator is in post
There is Continuing Professional Development in PSHE (Certification for 1 teacher)
An Sex and Relationship Education policy is in place - agreed by governors, staff and pupils and evaluated for impact
The sex and relationships education programme is appropriate to age and development
There are Drugs, Child Protection and Confidentiality policies in place linked to DfES guidance and evaluated for impact
A drugs incident procedure is in place and guidance widely disseminated
Pupils views are sought on policies
The school is smoke-free or has a timed policy in consultation
Appropriate outside agencies are involved in PSHE delivery and skills improvement
There is a policy and guidelines for use with external visitors
Protocols are in place for referral to specialist services
Local data is used to inform activities and support
All pupils have an input into the curriculum including disaffected and Additional Educational Needs