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PSHE EDucaTion at Harrow school

Welcome to the Harrow School Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) Education platform.

PSHE Education is vital to 21st-century schooling, and Harrow is committed to the highest quality of teaching and learning in this subject.

PSHE Education became mandatory in September 2020, with all schools required to teach pupils topics in Relations and Sex Education (RSE), and in Health Education.

Harrow teaches an enhanced version of the PSHE curriculum, including further topics such as economic wellbeing, careers and learning skills.

Through this website, parents can access resources from PSHE Education lessons at Harrow so that they can understand the topics being taught, how they are taught, and empower them parents to 'Continue the Conversation' at home during the school holidays, where appropriate.

Latest News

The Spring term has already been brimming with PSHEE activities!

Podcast: Religion and Belief

As part of this term's EDI theme of 'Religion and Belief', boys from the Boys' EDI Group recorded a podcast on the topic, showcasing the diversity of faiths followed at Harrow. Please go to the Podcasts section to listen.

SHELL PARENT TALK: ISLA VAN TRICHT

Thank you to Isla Van Tricht for delivering her excellent RSE talk on pornography and sex education to our Shell parents this term.

Resources from the talk can be found here:
Parent Resource Sheet IVT.docx
Those Awkward Conversations SEX ED.pptx

ALL PARENTS

The PSHEE Department and IT Safeguarding teams would like to share some advice regarding internet safety.

BALANCED LIFESTYLE - modelling-healthy-digital-habits-to-your-children

STAYING SAFE - online-grooming-the-red-flags-to-watch-for

FINANCE - cryptocurrency-the-risks-for-teen-traders-1

PUBERTY - body-image-and-the-quest-for-online-validation

Please do contact PSHEE@harrowschool.org.uk for further information.

In PSHEE lessons, all boys have looked at a variety of key topics in the statutory curriculum and beyond.

A reminder that our curriculum map, as well as all other resources, can be found on the 'Policies and Resources' tab.

ShelLS

This half-term, the Shells have enjoyed PSHEE lessons related to life skills.

As part of a two-part session delivered by our Careers Department, the Shells were introduced to Unifrog. Shell boys were taught how to use its features to learn about the varied occupational paths they might wish to take in the future. Alongside this, Shell boys took part in a series of 'Careers Tests', which gave them an overview of how their current strengths may support particular jobs in relevant industries.

Finishing the term, the Shells had lessons on the statutory RSE topic of puberty, and how this can affect emotional regulation.

Remove

For Removes, their PSHEE lessons have looked at important statutory topics within the RSE curriculum.

This half-term, boys have recently had lessons covering contraception, the risks of STIs, understanding their options in the event of an unplanned pregnancy, and healthy relationship expectations.

Delivered in a clear, factual and supportive manner, boys have been equipped with the confidence to make informed, responsible decisions. Boys have been made aware of the importance of consent and communication in relationships.

Fifth FoRM

With the stresses of GCSEs around the corner, the Fifth Form have enjoyed PSHEE lessons which have looked at life during, and after, this critical exam period.

Starting with healthy choices during stressful periods, the Fifth Form have had lessons on the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle, and fueling themselves accordingly so that they can perform at their best when the time comes.

Zoe Shuttleworth - It Happens Education

Zoe Shuttleworth - It Happens Education

Following this, the Fifth Form enjoyed Zoe Shuttleworth's (It Happens Education) talk on 'Staying Safe at Festivals'. Nearly 50% of post-GCSE students choose to attend festivals to celebrate Results Day. Zoe spoke to the Fifth Form about staying safe, encouraging boys to press the pause button and surround themselves with friends they trust when at these events.

Lower Sixth

This half-term, the Lower Sixth have enjoyed a series of PSHEE lessons dedicated to life skills.

Michael Wright (Head of Careers) delivered a two-part session on 'The Art of the Curriculum Vitae'. The L6th received specific advice on how to create their own personal brand, as well as curate a successful LinkedIn profile.

Following this, the L6th learnt about the costs and realities of learning to drive, as well as the legal consequences attached to motoring offences.

As part of our 'keeping safe' unit, John Hoskinson returned to Harrow to deliver his L6th talk on the consequences of drink driving. During the last 20 years, John has delivered 900 talks, to over 200,000 young people, about the realities of prison life and starting again after losing it all.

Upper Sixth

With the Upper Sixth thinking about life after A Levels, PSHEE lessons this half-term have focused on social issues, life skills, and staying safe when in the wider world.

The Upper Sixth were likewise delighted to welcome back Zoe Shuttleworth from It Happens Education. Zoe delivered her practical advice-led talk on 'Holidays after A Levels', in which she set out to address any specific questions or concerns boys might have about what to expect, how to remain safe, and how to look after each other.

Following this, the Upper Sixth have had sessions on financial literacy, in which they looked specifically at pensions, pay cheques and understanding taxes.

The half-term finished with a session for U6th, produced by one of our very own Harrovians, on the homelessness epidemic, and ways in which this incredibly important social issue can be tackled head on.

Podcasts

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Religion and Belief

Mr Mayhew spoke to Fr Nic, Harry, Benji, Fihr, Agastya and Ben, on the topic of Religion and Belief

Neurodiversity

Mr Mayhew was delighted to speak to Jonathan and Oliver about Neurodiversity.

Exam Stress

Mr Ben Mayhew and School Counsellor, Annie Katchinska, discuss exam stress.

RElationships and sex education

Mr Simon Taylor, Director of Pastoral Care, sat down with Mr Ben Mayhew to discuss relationships and sex education.

Black History Month 2023

Hear James and Melvin, the boys' Equity, Diversity and Inclusion leads, discuss Black History Month 2023.

Menopause education with lesley salem

Lesley Salem, from Over the Bloody Moon, discusses menopause education with Mr Mayhew.

Masculinity/ social media

This podcast was recorded when controversy involving Andrew Tate was prominent in the news.

Wellbeing and Mental Health

Mental health is an integral and essential component of health. The WHO constitution states: 'Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.' An important implication of this definition is that mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders or disabilities.

Good mental health allows an individual to cope with the normal stresses of life, to work productively and make a contribution to his or her community.

Mental health and wellbeing is an important part of the PSHE curriculum at Harrow. Boys are encouraged to destigmatise mental health issues, learn how support others and build their own resilience.

Mental Health

Key to Harrow's approach to mental health is the idea that 'we all have mental health', and we need to look after this health in the same way that we do our physical health.

Peer Support

Harrow boys are taught about the importance of connecting with others, and the positive impact a support network can have for all those involved.

Every September, boys participate in a Living Together Conference at which they explore this idea more fully.

You can read advice on connecting with others here.

The Mind Field Podcast

This podcast was created by OHs Kyri and Alexi Pittalis (Rendalls 2006, 2007).

Dive in to explore a variety of topics around mental health.

wellbeing

Boys are given ideas about how to boost and protect their own mental health: sleep, hobbies, exercise, friends, family and more are discussed as coping strategies.

Importantly, boys are also encouraged to find what works for them.

Wellbeing and Social Media

Social media adds a whole new dimension to wellbeing and mental health. The links between anxiety and social media consumption are becoming much clearer.

Boys at Harrow are taught to be critical of what they see on social media, and to limit their intake. These ideas are explored in this video.

Relationships and sex education (rse)

RSE is a cornerstone of Harrow's PSHE Education programme. The aim of our lessons in RSE is to give boys the information they need to develop healthy relationships of all kinds.

Boys begin by learning about respectful relationships and how to prevent and counter bullying, and they work towards discussing the important concept of consent, intimate relationships, sexual health and the law on sex and relationships.

These can be some of the most difficult conversations to have with your sons. Take a look at these resources to understand how these vital topics are explored in lessons.

Consent

Vital to all boys' understanding of RSE is the formal definition of consent: "he/she agrees by choice, and has the freedom and capacity to make that choice".

In this video, the Head Master discusses this vital topic with Dr Bailey.

Contraception

Boys learn about contraception in PSHE Education lessons. This video contains an outline of the topics covered.

Sexual images

Boys learn very important lessons regarding the law around sharing of nude or semi-nude photographs (sometimes known as sexting). Click here to read more on this topic.

Boys also learn about pornography, and how it shows unrealistic depictions of sex that lead consumers to feel less satisfied with themselves and their partner. Click here for more information on this topic.

Bullying

Harrow takes bullying very seriously, and all incidents of bullying are reported to the Deputy Head Master.

Boys are taught about the School's stance on bullying and its processes for dealing with bullying. You can view this guidance by clicking here. (My School Portal login required).

Boys are taught about the need to be 'upstanders': to challenge bullying whenever it is safe to do so and always to report bullying.

Boys in the Shell watch this video about standing up to bullying.

Physical Health

"If exercise could be packaged in a pill, it would be the single most widely prescribed and beneficial medicine in the nation.” – Dr Robert Butler

Boys at Harrow are fortunate that regular exercise is built into their weekly routine. There are, however, many other important aspects to physical health which are covered in PSHE lessons at Harrow.

Explore the resources below to see what boys learn in PSHE Education lessons on this topic.

Exercise

Boys at Harrow are taught about the important link between exercise and wellbeing.

Click here for a podcast exploring this link.

Smoking and Vaping

Boys are taught about the effects, laws and risks around tobacco and vaping, and all Shell boys attend a talk about vaping.

You can read more about the risks of vaping here.

Drugs

Lessons on drugs at Harrow range from the effects of caffeine to laws on cannabis and other illegal drugs, and how to stay safe at festivals.

Boys are also taught about about the potentially extreme risks inherent in taking illegal drugs through the story of Daniel Spargo-Mabbs, and the story of Simon in the video below.

Alcohol

Boys at Harrow learn about the effects, laws and risks around alcohol.

In this video, Harrow's medical team discuss this important topic.

Puberty

Boys learn about the changes that happen to both the male and female body in puberty.

This video is shown to boys, summarising some of the main talking points.

online safety

Boys learn about staying safe online throughout each topic in the PSHE Education curriculum.

With more and more of the world now online, it is vital that boys learn how to navigate this sphere safely.

Online safety permeates each topic in PSHE Education, and we aim to teach boys about this in each of their PSHE Education lessons.

Harrow also has a bespoke portal for parents to learn about how to keep children safe online.

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Online safety hub

Parents can access Harrow's Online Safety Hub at https://harrowschool.onlinesafetyhub.uk/.

It includes information on the latest hot topics when it comes to keeping children safe, such as how to manage your son's screen time, understand the latest gaming platforms, what they mean for your son's safety and lots more.

Parental controls

Harrow School encourages all parents to set limits and controls on their sons' devices.

Click here to learn how to set up parental controls on Apple devices.

Click here to learn how to set up parental controls on Android devices.

Click here for a free Qustodio device management software account.

Boys in the Shell learn about how social media algorithms track and manipulate users

The impact of social media is discussed across year groups

Learning Skills

Harrow's Learning Skills Department provides valuable lessons to help boys develop their ability to focus, learn, study and revise effectively.

Boys are taught how to tackle procrastination, how to organise their work, and the science of memory, revision and stress.

Boys also learn about neurodiversity: how everyone's brain works slightly differently.

Take a look at the resources below to help support your son when he is revising at home for mocks and exams.

revising for exams

Effective use of revision time is key for boys when tackling mocks, Trials and public examinations.

Boys are shown this video to teach them how to use their time wisely.

Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity is a concept that encompasses a wide range of neurological differences such as ASD, ADHD and dyslexia. You can read more about this concept here.

Procrastination

Almost everyone struggles with procrastination at times. Learning how to recognise and deal with procrastination is very important, and boys are reminded about this throughout their time at Harrow.

Study Skills

Harrow boys are taught about effective note-taking, how to use feedback to improve, and how to create revision plans.

Boys also discuss their approach to learning through the lens of a growth mindset.

Living in the Wider World

Harrow School delivers an enhanced PSHE Education curriculum that goes beyond the statutory content, teaching boys about a variety of topics to help their transition to the world of higher education and work.

Boys learn about student finance and budgeting, employability skills and the intricacies of car ownership.

All boys take part in careers-focused lessons each year too, complementing the work of the Careers Department.

Budgeting and student finance

In the Sixth Form, boys receive lessons on personal finance including budgeting, payslips, taxes and the intricacies of student finance.

You can read more about student finance here.

Risk and consequence

The teenage brain is more prone to risk-taking and impulsivity. Boys are shown this video, which explains this phenomenon and the its consequences.

In a similar vein, all Lower Sixth boys hear from Justyn Larcombe, who gambled away everything.

Careers

Boys at Harrow are guided towards possible future careers through the work of the Careers Department.

Boys are encouraged to pursue a career following the principles of 'Ikigai': ideally one finds work that one loves, that is needed by the world, that one is good at, and for which one can be paid for.

Boys are taught about writing a CV, how to create an effective LinkedIn profile, and interview skills such as the STAR approach to answering questions.

Parent Presentations

Shell: isla van tricht

Isla gives a presentation to Shell parents on 'Those Awkward Questions', talking to young people about pornography, sex and consent.

Isla's talk this year is 10.30am on Friday 14 March, 2025.

Remove: Fiona Spargo-Mabbs

Fiona's talk to Remove parents is about drugs, alcohol and young people. Fiona's work in this area, for which she was recently awarded an OBE, is inspired by the story of her son Daniel.

Fiona's talk is at 10.30am on Friday 5 May, 2024.