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Pupil wellbeing

Northwood College recognises the importance of nurturing the whole child and encourages all members of the community to support and care for pupil wellbeing. The college works to provide an environment in which pupils can fulfil their educational potential by supporting their health care and welfare. 

For information on our 'Safeguarding Policy' please click here.

For our ‘Anti Bullying Policy’ please click here.

For our ‘Behaviour Policy’ please click here.

Each form has one designated lesson per week but pupil wellbeing issues are dealt with throughout the school day, not necessarily in lesson time. Pupil wellbeing lessons take the form of discussions, debates and circle time.

Each form has a designated Citizenship/PSHE lesson per week. These lessons take the form of discussions, debates role play and circle time.

WE AIM:

to develop a sense of social responsibility and concern for others
to encourage pupils to think for themselves and reach considered decisions
to promote self discipline and independence, bearing in mind the needs of others
to widen girls’ horizons and educate them on social issues which are not covered
   elsewhere in the curriculum
to provide opportunities for developing interpersonal and organisational skills
to improve study skills and enable pupils to reach their full potential
to prepare pupils for future decisions and choices


TOPICS COVERED:

RECEPTION

Personal
Likes and dislikes
Recognise and name feelings
Recognise that our family care for us
Share and co-operate both at work and play
Friendships - recognise people’s differences and similarities

Health
Things that are good/not good for us
Hygiene - washing hands etc.
Keeping safe

Social
Ourselves and our family
Thinking of others
Keeping classroom/playground tidy


YEAR 1

Personal
Making choices
Recognising strengths
Trying one’s best
Understanding others feelings

Health
Safe use of medicines - understanding that they can be harmful
Growth and change - babyhood to adulthood
Hygiene - germs etc.
Dangers of electricity

Social
Listening to others in discussions, as well as participating
Care of local school environment
Class rules


YEAR 2

Personal
Setting simple goals for improvement
Sharing feelings with others
How others see me
Thinking of the beliefs of others

Health
Safe storage of medicines
Keeping healthy - diet
Visits by professionals eg School nurse

Social
Discuss topical issues and introduce simple voting
Co-operate in group work
Environment - what harms/improves
Belonging to a community
Celebrating birth and birthdays - changing needs as we get older


YEAR 3

Animals and Us
Animal welfare
The role of voluntary organisations concerned with animal welfare.

Choices
Right/wrong
Relationship peer influence
Rights and responsibilities
Consequences

Respect for Property
Consequences of crime
Empathising with the victim
Considering punishment

People who help us - The Local Police
The work of the police
Impact of crime


YEAR 4

Developing our School Grounds
Review use of grounds
Project planning
Communicating ideas
How do rules and laws affect me?
Appreciating of rules
Work of parliament in creating/changing laws
Consequences of breaking the law

In the Media - What’s in The News?
Role of the media
Comparing and discussing topical issues
Creating a ‘media’ for the school

A two night stay away from home in the Summer Term


YEAR 5

Sex Education
Living in a Diverse World

Sex and Relationships education - Parents are invited into school to see the video programmes used and a summary of the material to be covered
Identity, community
Diversity of cultures
Respect for each others race/culture

Children’s Rights/Human Rights
Basic rights
United Nations Convention/Rights of the Child
Equality
Sex and Relationships Education - Parents are invited into school to see the video programmes used and a summary of the material to be covered

A three night stay away from home is organised in the Summer Term


YEAR 6

Preparation for life in Senior school, as far as possible, with regard to time management and organisation of themselves and their work

Careers
Girls will follow the “Paws in Jobland” computer program run by Rosemary Thompson (Head of Careers)

Drug Awareness
Types of drugs and their effects
Why people take drugs
How to build self esteem and say no to drugs
Ways to avoid stress

Local Democracy for Young Citizens
Significant factors that have contributed to local community
Role of local Councillor/Council
Issues of local concern
Preparation for life in senior school, as far as possible, with regard to time management and organisation of themselves and their work

Moving On
Transfer to KS3

A four night stay away from home is organised in the Summer Term


YEAR 7

Right & Wrong
Morals & behaviour
Honesty
Courtesy and manners

Relationships
Accepting differences
Your feelings/esteem

Relationships in school
Settling in
Protecting your property
Friends & friendship problems
Bullying
Form Contract

Study Skills

Health Education
Health & Fitness
Body odours
Healthy eating
Periods
Smoking
Self Harm

Safety
Saying no
Feeling safe
Safety when out

Examination Preparation
Revision schedule
Exam techniques
Exam evaluation

End of year tasks
The Year Book
Record of Achievement/Looking ahead to Y8


YEAR 8

Study Skills
Time management
Note taking
Learning techniques

Relationships in school
Revisit Form contract
Staying in control - talking through problems

Relationships at home
A sense of family
Getting on with your parents
Getting on with siblings
The extended family

Health Education
Smoking
Drugs
Alcohol
Self Harm

Careers

Leisure & Relaxation
Managing your finances

Examination preparation
Using your time productively
Drawing up a revision schedule
Revision techniques
Exam evaluation

End of year tasks
The Year Book
Record of Achievement/Looking ahead to Y9


YEAR 9

Relationships in school
Taking on responsibility
The Form contract revisited
Stress
Decision making
Bullying

Careers Programme

Prejudice & Discrimination
Class Prejudice
Racial Prejudice
Sexual Prejudice
Disability

Assertiveness
Personal safety
Self image, appearance & clothing
The way we present ourselves

Health Education
Contraception/STDs
Eating Disorders
Self harm

Examination preparation
Concentration and motivation
Exam technique
Note taking as an aid to revision
Exam evaluation

End of year tasks
The Year Book
Record of Achievement Looking towards Upper School


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