The Health and Well-being curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop their understanding of health and well-being. It is concerned with developing the capacity of learners to navigate life’s opportunities and challenges. These lessons will support learners to understand and appreciate how the different components of health and well-being are interconnected, and to recognise that good health and well-being are important to enable successful learning.
Lessons may also be supported by guest speakers throughout the year.
Year 7
| Term | Unit/Project title | Key assessment piece |
| Autumn | 1. Mental Health – The Sleep Project 2. Physical Health – Nutrition and Hydration | 1. Written self-assessment of sleep hygiene 2. Multiple choice quiz |
| Spring | 1. Relationships -Bullying and Sexting | 1. Written response to a case study |
| Summer | 1. Social and emotional Well-Being – The Walking Project 2. Careers | 1. A written or oral reflection on the emotional benefits of outdoor activity |
Year 8
| Term | Unit/Project title | Key assessment piece |
| Autumn | Mental Health – Benefits of an active lifestyle | 1. Create a short film or story board 2. Multiple choice quiz |
| Spring | Physical Health – Nutrition and Hydration | 1. Create a one-week meal plan for an individual |
| Summer | Social and emotional Well-Being – developing resilience Careers | 1. ‘Problem page’ response |
Year 9
| Term | Unit/Project title | Key assessment piece |
| Autumn | 1. Risks of a sedentary lifestyle. 2. Staying Safe | 1. Create a short film or story board 2. Multiple choice quiz |
| Spring | 1. Life-long learning – financial well-being 2. Careers | 1. Numeracy activity |
| Summer | 1. Relationships 2. Being assertive | 1. Response to real-life scenario |
Year 10 and Year 11
Topics will include:
- Mental and emotional well-being
- Developing positive relationships
- Staying safe
- Sex and Relationship Education
- Careers and lifelong Learning
- Financial well-being
Students will not have to complete an exam or coursework in this subject. Health and Well-being assessment will consist of continuous, low stakes quizzes and activities throughout the course.