The KS3 programme at The Peak Academy seeks to scaffold and stabilise some of the key areas from KS2 and develop them, giving our pupils full access to the KS4 curriculum. The curriculum comprises of the following topics and units:
Living in the Wider World
- Citizenship and British Values
- Financial Capability
- Internet Safety
- Media Influence
- Social Issues
- Body Image and Body Confidence
- Employment
- Pornography
- Sexting
Health and Wellbeing
- Keeping Safe at Home and Outside
- Alcohol
- Emergency Aid
- Other Drugs
- Personal Safety
- Smoking
- Sun safety
- Growing up
- Personal Responsibility
- Dementia
- Dental Hygiene
- Emotional Health
- Exercise
- Food and Diet
- Mental Health
- Puberty
- Relationships
- Contraception
- Different Relationships, Forced Marriages, and FGM
- Gangs
- Sexual Exploitation
- STIs
- Teen Domestic Abuse
- Unhealthy Relationships
We are extremely lucky at The Peak Academy to have excellent relations and support from the local police, who routinely come and assist with aspects of the course. From drugs abuse to sexting, our pupils really benefit from the real-life examples and experiences that these visiting officers can bring to the classroom.
The curriculum is based on three key areas:
- Health and Wellbeing
- Relationships
- Living in the Wider World
The pupils study a wide range of topics, including:
Health and Wellbeing
- Personal Safety
- Drugs and Alcohol
- Emergency Aid
Relationships
- Healthy Relationships
- Consent
- Different Relationships
- FGM
- Sexuality and Homophobia
- Sexual Exploitation
- Parenting and Teen Pregnancy
- STIs and Contraception
Living in the Wider World
- Finance and Independent Living
- British Themes
- Employment
- Pornography
In addition to weekly PSHE lessons, pupils have access to support and learning opportunities from external agencies, including Cheltenham Town FC, which enhances the curriculum offer.
KS4 pupils have the opportunity to complete two courses:
MENTalk — An emotional, mental health, and wellbeing programme for young men.
‘KYB&KS2’ — A five-week programme developed by NHS Gloucestershire’s Public Health Team and Gloucestershire County Council that addresses issues such as mental wellbeing, positive attitudes, alcohol and substance misuse, and sexual health.
