What does PSHCE mean in EDUCATIONAL

PSHCE stands for Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education. It is an education subject that focuses on promoting physical, psychological and emotional wellbeing amongst young people as well as equipping them with key principles of democracy and sustainability.

PSHCE has a number of benefits for students including providing young people with the knowledge and skills needed to manage their health, mental wellbeing and to make thoughtful decisions concerning democratic issues. Furthermore it helps reinforce citizenship values such as being tolerant of others, upholding fairness and protecting the environment.

Yes there is a national curriculum set by the Department of Education which all schools must adhere to when delivering PSHCE lessons. The curriculum covers topics such as relationships, diversity, financial capability, career choices and how to stay safe online.

Generally teachers from the school's Humanities or Wellbeing department deliver these lessons however guest speakers are often invited in for specific topics such as drug awareness or sexual health advice.

Students typically start learning about Personal Social Health and Citizenship Education from primary school onwards where they learn basic core values that build up further during secondary school years before they reach adulthood.