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EDUCATION TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD & CHANGE IT FOR THE BETTER

GUIDANCE

Guidance is a fundamental part of life at Thomas Tallis because it is child focussed: it enables everyone to understand themselves in a meaningful, honest and optimistic way and it empowers them to be independent, persistent and kind human beings in the choices they make for themselves and in the way they interact with others as part of their local and wider community. At the heart of Thomas Tallis School is the students. We want to provide them with education to understand the world and change it for the better. Guidance enables them to change their own life, and the world, for the better. This is taught across year 7-13 by the tutors for one hour a fortnight in a dedicated lesson, as well as through assemblies, registration activities and whole school Community Days.

PSHCE CURRICULUM Letter
​Guidance at Thomas Tallis encompasses the following:

PSHCE: Personal, Social, Cultural & Health Education)

Includes Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) Note: some of the content is delivered by the RE department, Personal Safety, Digital Literacy and e-Safety, Drugs and Alcohol Awareness, Mental Health and Safeguarding.​

Citizenship

Includes Rights & Responsibilities, Identity & Diversity, Personal Safety, the Law, Democracy & Justice, Politics and Fundamental British Values. This is also taught through Tallis Character, Democracy Week, Mock Trials, Mock Elections and Student Voice.     
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​See below for Programme of Study
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​SMSC: Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Provision

Developed through all faculty areas in their individual curricular and extra-curricular opportunities. Much of what students learn through PSHE will cover aspects of their SMSC provision. Every week students think about Ways to Change the World, reflecting on a sequence of secular, religious and cultural events.

​Student Voice

Developed through all subject areas, but also through Student Activists, Jury Service, Mock Elections and a range of public speaking opportunities. 
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CEIAG and Work Inspiration

Careers Education, Information and Guidance includes the Tallis Futures Careers Model.

Community Days

Three across the academic year, dedicated to PSHE and Citizenship issues. They are an opportunity for the community to learn together in different ways. These days enable students to focus on personal development, their role as a citizen, and their collective student voice. Community Days are one way for us to spotlight our commitment to developing Tallis Character.
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How to support PSHCE at home

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​Online Safety:
Keeping children safe online | NSPCC

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Mental Health: 
Help and Advice | Young Minds

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Relationships, Sex Education: 
Healthy relationships | NSPCC

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Drugs Education: 
Advice for parents & carers | FRANK

PSHCE

Student Voice FAQs

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​Here are some PSHCE related questions that students have identified. The PSHCE curriculum addresses these questions. Please feel free to talk to your children about these issues. The recommended websites above can support your conversations.  

Year 7
  • Why do peer/family relationships change in the teenage years?
  • How do I know I am ready to have sex?
  • What does it mean to be gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual?
  • What is acceptable touching?
  • What do I do if I am being pressured into sending an image?
  • The media shows the perfect body image through celebrities, should I look like this?
 
Year 8
  • What happens to my body when I get sexually excited?
  • Should everyone who is sexually active carry condoms?
  • What are the different methods of contraception?
  • Do you have to have sex to show you love them?
  • What do I do if I am being pressured into sex?
  • What infections can you get from sex?
  • Does drinking affect my decision making?
 
Year 9
  • Do people try and exploit each other in a relationship?
  • How does one deal with homophobia?
  • What are the different types of contraception?
  • How do I reduce risky behaviour when drinking?
 
Year 10
  • How can I help friend in an abusive relationship?
  • How do I use a condom?
  • What health services are available?
  • What are the laws on sexual offences?
 
Year 11
  • When is the right time to become a parent?
  • If a woman gets pregnant what are the choices?
  • Should I be responsible for contraception in a relationship?
  • Where can I find out about sexual health services?
Thomas Tallis School, Kidbrooke Park Road, London SE3 9PX
T: +44 (0)208 856 0115    E: [email protected]
  • Home
  • About
    • An Overview >
      • The Leadership Team
      • Who was Thomas Tallis?
      • Why Tallis?
      • School Vision
      • Ofsted
      • School Comparison Information
      • Financial Benchmarking
      • Artsmark
      • Prince's Teaching Institute
      • Greenwich Learning Partnership
      • International School
      • Tallis at 50 >
        • Mrs Roberts Writes Archive
    • School Prospectus
    • Tallis Praxis
    • Tallis Habits >
      • Tallis Pedagogy Wheel Guide
    • Tallis Character
    • Tallis Threshold Concepts
    • Policies & Guidelines >
      • Data Protection
      • Making Complaints
    • The Pupil Premium 2024-25
    • Exam Results 2024 >
      • Exam Results 2023
      • Exam Results 2022
      • Exam Results 2021
    • Job Vacancies
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Curriculum
    • Curriculum Areas >
      • Business & ICT
      • Computing
      • English & Philosophy
      • Design & Technology
      • Humanities & Social Sciences
      • Languages
      • Mathematics
      • Performing Arts
      • Physical Education
      • Science
      • Visual & Media Arts
    • Pastoral Care
    • Guidance >
      • Tallis Futures
    • Key Stage 3 >
      • Tallis Choices
    • Key Stage 4
    • Tallis Post 16
    • Exceptionally Able Learners
    • Special Educational Needs & Disabilities >
      • Learning Support Unit
      • Support Centre for Autism and Language Impairment
      • Deaf Support Centre
      • English as an Additional Language
  • Community
    • Admissions >
      • Year 7 Admissions
      • In Year Admissions
    • Bromcom Guide for Parents
    • PTFA
    • Governing Board
    • The Tallis Agreement
    • Attendance & Punctuality >
      • Apply for Exceptional Circumstances Absence in Term Time
    • School Uniform
    • Support Your Teen
    • Online Safety
  • Students
    • Year 11 Support & Guidance
    • Bromcom Guide for Students
    • Co-curricular Activities
    • Exams
    • Stay Safe
    • Duke of Edinburgh Award
    • Rewards
    • Reading
    • The Library
    • Alumni
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    • Contact list
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