Personal & Social Education

Teachers draw on a range of approaches to meet the needs of students through carefully planned and well paced learning experiences.  Partnership working with external agencies is particularly important to provide a high quality student experience. The aim is to provide a classroom climate of creativity and innovation, to enable students to

• Make informed decisions in order to improve their mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing
• Experience challenge and enjoyment
• Apply their mental, emotional, social and physical skills to pursue a healthy lifestyle
• Make a successful move to the next stage of education or work
• Allow appropriate use of technology
• Provide opportunities for collaborative and individual learning
• Provide opportunities to analyse, explore and reflect

Personal and Social Education is structured around four main themes

• Mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing
• Planning for choices and changes
• Substance misuse
• Relationships, sexual health and parenthood

Personal Education is normally planned and delivered by Student Support staff on a one period per week basis.  S3 students are taught on a conference/workshop basis on eight occasions throughout the academic year.