PSHE
The PSHE curriculum at Baylis Court, whilst ensuring that statutory requirements of Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) are met for KS3&4, also places an emphasis on ensuring we are preparing Baylis students as best we can for the wider world and future opportunities.
The curriculum has a particular emphasis on helping students to build and retain resilience; and promoting student well-being and personal safety.
1. PSHE Lessons
Y7 and Y8 Pupils have a one-hour lesson of PSHE every week. They explore the topics of careers and finance, media and online safety, mental health and wellbeing, physical health, and relationships and sex education. Y7 has a focus on our Baylis value of kindness and Y8 has a focus on our Baylis value of resilience.
Y9 Pupils have a one-hour lesson of PSHE every fortnight. They explore the topics of careers and finance, media and online safety, mental health and wellbeing, physical health, British values and democracy, and relationships and sex education. Y9 has a focus on our Baylis value of inquisitiveness as they look toward their GCSEs.
Y10-13 has a session of PSHE every Friday (Week A) during Tutor Time. This is an extended period so students have a 30-minute session with their form tutor.
2. Deeper Learning Days
Pupils take part in deeper learning days throughout the year. The 2023-2024 dates are:
Tuesday 5 December 2023
Wednesday 20 March 2024
Sports Day - Thursday 11 July 2024
Community Day - Monday 15 July 2024
3. Assemblies
Pupils will have a Hall assembly led by a member of the Senior Team or Head of Department on a variety of topics including protected characteristics, British values, etc.
4. Tutor Time
Once per fortnight Tutors will lead discussions on current issues in the news.
5. Lessons
PSHE is taught discretely in all subjects. This is documented in department schemes of learning.
6. Student leadership opportunities
There are a variety of opportunities for pupils to take on a leadership role at Baylis, such as Student Leadership Award, Student Subject Leadership, Student Leadership Team.
7. Co-curricular activities
We offer a variety of clubs, trips and other enrichment opportunities to encourage independence, team work and a healthy lifestyle.
PSHE Lead
Miss N Cavender
Click here for policies for Relationships & Sex Education, CIAG, Drugs education, E- Safety, Anti-Bullying and SMSC.