In an unpredictable, competitive and ever-changing world, and with the pressures of added expectations facing young people, we believe it is our duty to ‘create tomorrow’s citizens today.’ Our PSHRE curriculum helps children and young people to identify, celebrate and manage the many personal, economic and social challenges they face, in order to become responsible and active members of society.
As well as acquiring the knowledge and skills to succeed academically, we strongly promote the development of character, integrity and values within our students. Our goal is to ensure Simon Balle students are educated to be safe, and to become informed and included in the diverse world in which we live. Students are empowered by provision of information. The development of skills and values enables them to make wise choices, to treat themselves and others with dignity and respect and to take opportunities to help them to live happy, healthy, successful lives with high aspirations, now and in the future.
Making wise choices includes students being able to recognise and assess risks and benefits within a variety of social contexts, and to act on their best intentions. Often these choices have to be made when young people feel under pressure, and therefore with this is mind, we have designed an age-appropriate curriculum. This, implemented through all key phases, supports our students’ ability to manage different kinds of pressure, as part of their personal development.
Our PSHRE programme aims to enrich and nurture the spiritual, moral, cultural and mental development of all our students, constantly promoting positive relationships, health and well-being, to empower them to live happily in the wider world.
Larch PSHE curriculum
Secondary PSHE Curriculum
Teaching Staff
- Miss K Hesketh (Primary PHSRE lead)
- Mr C Prendergast (Secondary PHSRE lead)
- PSHRE in the secondary phase is delivered by teachers in dedicated, timetabled lessons within the curriculum.
Further information:
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PSHE Support Hub (Students & Parents)
Helping young people stay safe, healthy and supported
This hub brings together all of the support services shared in PSHE lessons from Year 7 to Year 13. It is designed so students and parents can quickly find help and trusted advice when they need it.
If you are ever unsure or worried:
- Speak to a trusted adult at home or school
- Contact your Head of Year or the safeguarding team
- In an emergency, call 999
1. Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Support for stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, and emotional wellbeing.
Bereavement support:
2. Relationships, Consent & Sexual Health
Support for friendships, relationships, consent, sexual health, and relationship safety.
3. Online Safety & Digital Wellbeing
Support for staying safe online, social media, scams, cyberbullying and digital risk.
If something happens online:
- Report to CEOP (Child Exploitation concerns) https://www.ceop.police.uk
- Speak to school safeguarding team
- Do not respond to threats or blackmail
4. Physical Health & Lifestyle
Support for health, illness prevention, lifestyle choices and medical advice.
First aid and health skills:
5. Safety, Crime & Exploitation
Support for crime prevention, exploitation, gangs, county lines, knife crime, and personal safety.
Emergency:
- 999 (immediate danger)
- 101 (non-emergency police contact)
6. Money, Work & Future Pathways
Support for careers, finance, employment, and post-16/post-18 choices.
7. Key School Safeguarding Contacts
If you are worried about anything:
- Speak to your Form Tutor
- Speak to your Head of Year
- Speak to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Contact school via the safeguarding email: tellus@simonballe.herts.sch.uk
8. Emergency Reminder
If you or someone else is in immediate danger:
If you need urgent mental health support:
- Text SHOUT to 85258
- Call Samaritans 116 123
