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In Health Education the following themes are studied

Alcohol

Year 9 and Year 10 - PSHCE

Peer pressure; saying no; the effects and consequences; the law; volume and units

Drug Education

Year 11 - Core RE

The morality of drug taking; facts about drugs; the law; effects and consequences - on the individual; family and friends; society; outside agency involvement in lessons

Emotional Health and Well-being / Healthy Eating / Physical Activity

Year 8 - PSHCE

Body image; healthy diet; exercise; eating disorders - how they occur; what to do to help a friend; different types; emotional aspects; ICT lesson

Sex and Relationship Education

See separate policy document

Year 9 and Year 10 - PSHCE and Core RE

Relationships; peer pressure; contraception; STIs/STDs; teenage pregnancy; other consequences; morality of sex; school nurse visits

Smoking

Year 7 - PSHCE

Peer pressure; saying no; why people smoke; facts; consequences, both physically and financially; the law; practical demonstrations with equipment

General health

Year 7 – PSHCE

Hygiene; general ‘looking after yourself’