PSHE / RSE

PSHE Vision at David Livingstone Academy

At David Livingstone Academy, our vision is for every pupil to grow into a confident and respectful individual, equipped to navigate a diverse and ever-changing physical and digital world. They will develop a secure and structured body of knowledge about relationships, physical and mental health, and their role as active citizens in society. Through the study of these domains, pupils will understand key concepts such as respect, fairness, responsibility and safety which complement other subject curricula. They will learn how to make informed decisions, manage relationships, and take responsibility for their health and wellbeing.

Pupils will also develop an understanding of their role in society, including rights and responsibilities, financial awareness and critical engagement with media and information, enabling them to participate confidently and responsibly in their communities. The curriculum is carefully sequenced so that pupils revisit and deepen their understanding over time, applying their knowledge to increasingly complex situations in both their personal lives and the wider world.  Through a core PSHE curriculum, taught both explicitly and through other additional provisions tailored to the context of David Livingstone Academy, pupils gain the powerful knowledge, skills and judgement to make safe and responsible choices, build and sustain healthy relationships, and contribute positively to society with confidence and integrity.