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
