Curriculum

Supports the Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education statutory guidance

Mental wellbeing

• how to talk about their emotions accurately and sensitively, using appropriate vocabulary
• that happiness is linked to being connected to others
• the benefits and importance of physical exercise, time outdoors, community participation and voluntary and service-based activities on mental wellbeing and happiness

Supports the PSHE curriculum: Core Theme 1 (Health and wellbeing)

KS3

• H2 - to understand what can affect wellbeing and resilience (e.g. life changes, relationships, achievements and employment) 
• H10 - a range of healthy coping strategies and ways to promote wellbeing and boost mood 

KS4

• H2 - how self-confidence self-esteem, and mental health are affected positively and negatively by internal and external influences and ways of managing this 
• H7 - a broad range of strategies — cognitive and practical — for promoting their own emotional wellbeing, for avoiding negative thinking and for ways of managing mental health concerns 
• H6 - about change and its impact on mental health and wellbeing and to recognise the need for emotional support during life changes and/or difficult experiences