PSHE

Our son went to Barney for 9 years. During his time there we felt that the whole person was valued with his academic strengths developed and his academic challenges addressed and supported'.
Alison Challis

PSHE is different in every school. At Barnard Castle School we have designed our PSHE programme with consideration of the appropriate national guidance together with the provision for Citizenship. We are well resourced and provide support and challenges for all of our children. Barnard Castle School is a Member of the PSHE Association.

What is PSHE?
Personal, social and health education deals with real life issues young people face as they grow up. It gives students the knowledge and skills needed to lead healthy and responsible lives as confident individuals and members of society.

Recent Events and Focus Days 2012
• NatCen Social Research participation
• Chance to be Chancellor challenge for Years 10 and 11
• BBC Short Stories Competition for Age 13 and under
• Anti-bullying Week
• World AIDS Day with the Nelson Mandela Fund
• Cancer Talk Day
• 50 Years of Amnesty International
• Year 11's had mock job interviews held by Barnard Castle Rotary Club
• “Careers and Aspiration” talk by local author Robert Johnson
• Health Talks from our Medical Centre
• Cyberbullying Forum with House Councils and Peer Support

What we say about PSHE

‘PSHE education is important because it helps to increase independence and a sense of self. Ultimately it encourages children to take responsibility and to lead a fulfilling and happy life’
Miss Snaith, Head of PSHE

"Everyone talks together and finds solutions to problems. It is important to listen to what other people have to say" Year 7 pupil

"It doesn't just focus on drugs use and sex education. It informs us on how the government works and the law in this country. It has inspired me to want to be a lawyer or a politician"Year 10

"We talk about other people and our selves, about what really happens in life and how people handle it" Year 11