PSD/Life Skills

INTENT

The intent of the PSD/ life skills curriculum at Archers Brook is to provide pupils with tools and knowledge that will support them to be successful throughout life. The PSD/ life skills curriculum provides pupils with a wide range of skills they can use to ensure they are keeping themselves healthy, responsible and engaged within society. Our PSD/ life skills curriculum underpins the schools values supporting each of our pupils to develop skills and attributes that allow them to become the best version of themselves within school and the wider community.

IMPLEMENTATION

All pupils from KS2-KS4 will engage in PSD/ life skills as a core subject. ASDAN PSD EL1 through to L2 (awards and certificates) are used as a guidance with units carefully selected and lessons planned to stimulate pupils' thoughts whilst supporting pupils to; 

• Become confident individuals who are physically, emotionally and socially healthy

• Be responsible citizens who make positive contributions to society and embrace change

• Manage risk together with their own well being

As well as introducing them to new activities and personal challenges. 

KS2 and KS3 pupils access life skills working through EL1 - EL3 (1 hour per week). This allows pupils to access a level 1 or level 2 qualification in KS4 suited to their pathway.This nationally recognised qualification is designed to get pupils involved in practical activities and take on more responsibility and encourage our young people to take ownership of their own learning. We aim that through motivational challenges and activities, our young people will grasp opportunities both in school, in the workplace and at home.

Units are carefully chosen to provide a variety of Personal and Social Development topics. Subject teachers adapt units to ensure they are accessible and beneficial to all learners therefore allowing all pupils to take an active participation in their learning.  

IMPACT

Through participation in the ASDAN PSD course pupils will;

• Build confidence, resilience and self esteem

• Identify and manage risk

• Make informed choices and understand what influences their decisions

• Recognise, accept and shape their identities

• Understand and are accepting of change

• Learn to manage emotions and communicate effectively in a range of settings

• Work co-operatively and develop empathy

• Become aware of communities beyond their own