WELLBEING & PSHEE
PROGRAMME
A parent guide to helping pupils thrive in a complex world
WELCOME TO OUR WELLBEING AND PSHEE PROGRAMME
Dear Parents and Guardians, At Lord Wandsworth College, we are proud of our strong pastoral care and the comprehensive wellbeing support we provide for all pupils. Young people are growing up in an increasingly complex world, moving seamlessly between life online and offline. This brings exciting opportunities, but also new pressures, risks and responsibilities. Through PSHEE lessons, pastoral tutor sessions and our wider wellbeing programme, we give pupils the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to make informed choices, build healthy relationships, ask for help and navigate life with kindness, resilience and good judgement. Kind regards,
Kirsty Jackman Senior Mental Health Lead Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead Head of Pupil Wellbeing / PSHEE jackmank@lordwandsworth.org
Preparing Pupils for Life
Contents INSIDE THIS GUIDE
5 - Wellbeing & PSHEE Programme 7 - What is PSHEE? 8 - What are the changes for RSE from September 2026? 9 - Parents & Guardians in Partnership 10 - How is PSHEE or Futures Education taught at LWC? 12 - Wellio education 13 - Autumn Term PSHEE Curriculum Overview: 1st Form & 2nd Form 14 - Autumn Term PSHEE Curriculum Overview: 3rd Form & 4th Form 15 - Autumn Term PSHEE Curriculum Overview: 5th Form 16 - Autumn Term PSHEE Curriculum Overview: Lower Sixth Form 17 - Autumn Term PSHEE Curriculum Overview: Upper Sixth Form 18 - Economic Education 20 - Pupil Voice 21 - Peer Mentors 23 - Autumn Term Focus Days 25 - Meet the PSHEE Team
At LWC, PSHEE is not an ‘extra’. It is part of how we prepare pupils for school, relationships, independence and life beyond the College.
Whole School Support WELLBEING & PSHEE PROGRAMME
One joined up-approach. Many layers of support. Knowledge for life
Skills for real situations
PSHEE gives pupils clear, age-appropriate information about relationships, health, safety, online life, finance, and future choices.
Pupils practice decision-making, communication, boundary-setting, critical thinking, help-seeking and responding to pressure.
Pastoral connection
Wellbeing at the centre
Tutor sessions reinforce key themes and give pupils regular opportunities to reflect, talk and know where support is available.
Mental wellbeing, self-care, resilience, healthy habits and early help are woven through the curriculum.
Responsive to pupils
Character in action
Pupil voice, surveys, and emerging issues help us keep lessons relevant to the real experiences of young people.
PSHEE supports the LWC Waymarkers: Compassion & Connection, Mastery & Imagination, Vitality & Adventure and Stewardship & Legacy.
The aim Safe, informed and thoughtful young people, equipped with the knowledge, confidence and skills to think critically, make responsible choices and lead healthy, fulfilling lives — for themselves and others.
Statutory Guidance WHAT IS PSHEE?
PSHEE - Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education. Guided by national expectations
At LWC, our PSHEE programme is guided by the Department for Education statutory guidance for Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education, alongside the requirements for PSHEE in independent schools. The statutory curriculum sets out the core knowledge pupils should have covered by the end of secondary education. What does PSHEE cover? Relationships, Families & Friendships Mental Health & Wellbeing Respect, Equality & Diversity Online Safety, Media & AI Consent, RSE & Sexual Health Physical Health & Healthy Choices Personal Safety & Safeguarding Rights, Responsibilities & the Law Economic & Financial Education Careers, Futures & Independence
Why is it important? PSHEE provides a safe, structured space to explore current issues, discuss the challenges young people face and ask questions. It helps pupils to: Stay safe online and offline and recognise potential safeguarding concerns. Speak openly about current affairs and issues affecting young people. Think critically and challenge stereotypes, misinformation and harmful attitudes. Make informed choices about their health, relationships and wellbeing. Recognise concerns and know when, where and how to seek support. Build confidence to manage increasing independence and responsibility.
Statutory Guidance WHAT ARE THE CHANGES FOR RSE FROM SEPTEMBER 2026? Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) & Health Education: The revised Department for Education guidance has been updated and places greater emphasis on the realities pupils face today.
Age & stage Our teaching is carefully sequenced, relevant, inclusive, and appropriate to pupils’ age, stage and needs. Online risks We have included teaching on deepfakes, sextortion, scams, harmful content, data use and AI. Health & prevention We have updated content on vaping/nicotine, sleep, healthcare, screening, vaccination and personal health responsibility. Mental wellbeing Our lessons provide clarity on wellbeing, help-seeking and safe, evidence-informed approaches to complex mental-health topics.
KEY CHANGES FROM SEPTEMBER 2026 RSE - Online Our teaching includes lessons about distorted online sexual content, pornography, misogynistic attitudes and their impact on relationships. RSE - Consent + care Consent and boundaries remain central, alongside the message that healthy relationships require kindness and care — not consent alone. RSE - Harassment & abuse We have included more explicit learning about sexual harassment, sexual violence, coercive control, stalking, exploitation and reporting concerns.
Working in Partnership PARENTS & GUARDIANS IN PARTNERSHIP Parents are important partners in effective PSHEE and RSE We aim to keep parents informed about what pupils are learning and provide opportunities to ask questions, view curriculum information, and contribute to our programme. Information & Consultation LWC maintains an up-to-date PSHEE and RSE Policy and engages with parents when it is developed or reviewed. RSE and PSHEE Policy: LWC Policies & Reports Statutory guidance: Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education guidance
Withdrawal & Individual Support Parents or guardians may request withdrawal from some or all sex education taught as part of RSE. A request will be discussed with parents, and a meeting can be arranged to explore the curriculum in more detail. To request withdrawal, please contact the Deputy Head Pastoral, Ali Cocksworth, at cockswortha@lordwandsworth.org Parents cannot withdraw pupils from relationships education or relevant content taught through the science curriculum. Pupils and Houseparents receive advanced notice of PSHEE topics each term. We work with our pastoral and safeguarding teams to consider appropriate adaptations to support their wellbeing and individual needs. Working parties We warmly welcome parents who can offer professional expertise or experience to enrich our PSHEE and Wellbeing programme. Please contact: jackmank@lordwandsworth.org
Widening Worlds HOW IS PSHEE OR FUTURES EDUCATION TAUGHT AT LWC?
PSHEE and Wellbeing education are woven through both curriculum and pastoral life at LWC, combining dedicated lessons, tutor time and specialist input to bring learning to life. Our PSHEE provision includes: DEDICATED PSHEE LESSONS, SUPPORTED BY PASTORAL TUTOR SESSIONS 1ST FORM, 2ND FORM AND 4TH FORM PUPILS HAVE WEEKLY PSHEE LESSONS 3RD FORM AND 5TH FORM PUPILS HAVE FORTNIGHTLY PSHEE LESSONS AND A TUTOR SESSION SIXTH FORM PUPILS HAVE FORTNIGHTLY FUTURE’S EDUCATION LESSONS A SPIRAL CURRICULUM: KEY IDEAS ARE REVISITED AND DEVELOPED AS PUPILS GET OLDER REALISTIC SCENARIOS AND DISCUSSIONS BASELINE AND END-POINT REFLECTIONS AGE-APPROPRIATE, INCLUSIVE AND CAREFULLY SEQUENCED CONTENT SPECIALIST EXTERNAL SPEAKERS AND FOCUS DAYS WHERE EXPERT INPUT ADDS VALUE CLEAR SAFEGUARDING BOUNDARIES AND SIGNPOSTING TO SUPPORT
A safe space to learn Pupils are encouraged to ask questions, challenge assumptions, think critically and know where to seek help. PSHEE is educational: it does not assess pupils’ personal beliefs or private experiences.
Engaging Online Platforms WELLIO EDUCATION
Bringing PSHEE and Wellbeing to Life LWC uses Wellio Education, an interactive online PSHEE and wellbeing platform which supports and enhances our curriculum. It enables us to tailor age-appropriate learning to our pupils, while bringing important topics to life through discussion, reflection and real-world scenarios.
ENSURES CONSISTENT, HIGH-QUALITY PSHEE ACROSS ALL YEAR GROUPS KEEPS LESSONS CURRENT AND RELEVANT TO ISSUES AFFECTING YOUNG PEOPLE ENGAGES PUPILS THROUGH POLLS, QUIZZES, VIDEOS, SURVEYS AND REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS STRENGTHENS PUPIL VOICE PROVIDES WELLBEING INSIGHTS IDENTIFIES TRENDS AND RESPOND TO PUPILS’ NEEDS
Listen. Learn. Respond. Wellio helps us understand what our pupils know, what matters to them and where they may need further support — helping to keep our PSHEE and Wellbeing curriculum relevant, responsive and pupil-focused.
https://www.wellioeducation.com/en-uk/
Curriculum Map AUTUMN TERM PSHEE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: 1ST FORM & 2ND FORM
2nd Form Topics
1st Form Topics
2nd Form Topics
Respectful relationships
Respectful relationships
Values & Rights
Values & Rights
Inclusivity & Belonging
Empathy in Action
Speaking Up and Reporting
Avoiding & Preventing Harassment
Building Stronger Friendships
Managing Unhealthy Relationships
Building Healthy Relationships
Positive vs Negative Humour
Healthy vs Unhealthy Relationships
Half Term
1st Form Topics
Examining
the Equality Act 2010
Harmful Stereotypes
Respect & Celebrating Diversity
Racism and Discrimination
My boundaries and Yours
Breaking Down Stereotypes
Homophobia
Together Against Bullying
All Rise Legal Workshop
Gender Norms & Expectations
Forced Marriages
Different Types of Families
Gender-Based Discrimination
Privilege & Disadvantage
Introduction to FGM
Curriculum Map AUTUMN TERM PSHEE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: 3RD FORM & 4TH FORM
4th Form Topics
3rd Form Topics
4th Form Topics
Respectful relationships
Respectful relationships
Values & Rights
Values & Rights
The Many Forms of Relationships
Respectful Communication in Relationships
Respect
Respect
Avoiding & Preventing Harassment
Privacy & the body
Stereotypes and Prejudice
Multi-Cultural Society
Understanding consent
Consent and Coercion
Extremism
Online Radicalisation
Building Healthy Masculinity
Rethinking Masculinity
Striving for Equality
Respecting Human Rights
Ending relationships
Online Stalking
Gay rights
Sexual Orientation
Overcoming Mob MentalityEmpowering Individuality
Relationship Fall-Outs
Exploring the Democratic Process
Understanding Democracy
Half Term
3rd Form Topics
Curriculum Map AUTUMN TERM PSHEE CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: 5TH FORM
5th Form Topics
5th Form Topics
Respectful relationships / RSE
Careers, Futures & Independence
Relationships & their Legal Status
Exploring career pathways
Power Dynamics and Consent
Half Term
Navigating Conflict
What type of career is best for me?
From Classroom to Career
Online Stalking
Careers Profile and Interests Testing
Preventing Sexual Harassment
Technology and the Future of Work
Addressing Gender Violence
CV / Interview Ready
Curriculum Map PSHEE & FUTURES EDUCATION CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: LOWER SIXTH FORM Following the Department for Education’s review of the statutory Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) guidance, our Lower Sixth pupils will begin the year with a focused programme of RSE lessons, covering key topics relevant to relationships, wellbeing and life as a young adult. They will then move on to our Futures Education programme, developed in collaboration with Mrs Hirst, our Head of Futures. This programme is designed to complement our wider Sixth Form provision and equip pupils with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to prepare for life beyond LWC.
L6th Form Topics
Leadership in action
Recognising Signs of Coercive Control
Sexual Harassment & Aggression
Half Term
Respectful relationships / RSE
L6th Form Topics
Careers, Futures & Independence
Building career confidence
Future Choices University
Future Choices – Degree Apprenticeships
https://www.wellioeducation.com/en-uk/
Curriculum Map PSHEE & FUTURES EDUCATION CURRICULUM OVERVIEW: UPPER SIXTH FORM In Upper Sixth, we work in collaboration with Mrs Hirst, Head of Futures, to deliver a Futures Education programme that prepares pupils for university, degree apprenticeships, employment and independent life beyond LWC. This includes UCAS and personal statement support alongside our new Shortlist.Me platform, which enables pupils to practise realistic university and job interviews and develop confidence in preparing for the workplace. We have also expanded our financial education programme, giving pupils practical knowledge for life beyond LWC.
U6th Form Topics
U6th Form Topics
Careers, Futures & Independence
Economic & Financial Education
ShortlistMe – Uni and Job interviews
ShortlistMe – Preparing for the workplace
Half Term
UCAS applications and Personal statements
Financial Education for Univeristy
Financial Education for life Post 18
https://www.shortlist.me
Financial Education for the Workplace
Understanding Money ECONOMIC EDUCATION
Financial confidence is a life skill. Economic education equips pupils with the knowledge and practical skills to understand money, manage their finances, make informed financial decisions and prepare confidently for future study, work and independent life. Curriculum overview: Money matters
Post-18 planning
Banking, budgeting, borrowing, saving and making informed financial choices.
University and living costs, understanding wages. Tax, national insurance, payslips and financial responsibilities of independent adult life.
Financial safety
Future choices
Online scams, fraud, gambling-related financial harms and protecting personal information.
Exploring careers, employability, enterprise and the changing world of work.
Our approach Economic education is practical, relevant and linked to the decisions pupils will make at each stage of school and beyond. We use interactive resources from Wellio Education, alongside additional expertise, resources and guidance from our Economics Department at LWC.
Listening & Responding PUPIL VOICE We do not guess what pupils need. We ask. Through regular Wellio wellbeing surveys, pupil voice and our Head of College Wellbeing and Peer Mentors, we listen closely to pupils’ experiences, concerns and priorities, helping us shape pastoral support around what matters most to them.
WELLBEING SURVEYS
ENABLE US TO:
Spot themes early Survey trends can highlight emerging pressures or concerns across a year group. Shape future lessons Findings help us refine lesson priorities, scenarios and tutor follow-up.
From insight to action Survey data is used alongside professional judgement, pupil voice and pastoral information — not in isolation.
Measure change Repeated surveys help us see whether knowledge, confidence or attitudes are shifting over time. Join up support Insights can inform wider pastoral and wellbeing planning while keeping the focus on pupil needs.
Supporting Pupils PEER MENTORS
Sometimes the most powerful support — and insight — comes from pupils themselves. Led by our Head of College and Wellbeing Prefects, our trained 4th Form and Sixth Form Peer Mentors act as buddies and positive role models across the College and within Houses. Peer Mentors receive dedicated peer mentoring and Mental Health First Aid training, giving them the confidence and skills to listen, support and signpost pupils appropriately.
Peer Mentors CONNECT WITH YOUNGER PUPILS AS APPROACHABLE BUDDIES AND ROLE MODELS LISTEN AND OFFER INFORMAL PEER SUPPORT IN HOUSES AND ACROSS THE COLLEGE SUPPORT WELLBEING INITIATIVES, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ENCOURAGE PUPILS TO SPEAK UP, SEEK HELP AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER SHARE EMERGING THEMES WITH THE PASTORAL AND WELLBEING TEAMS INFORM OUR PASTORAL AND PSHEE PROVISION, HELPING US RESPOND TO WHAT MATTERS TO PUPILS
Peer to Peer Support Peer mentors complement — never replace — trained staff, safeguarding systems and professional pastoral support.
Beyond The Classroom AUTUMN TERM FOCUS DAYS Expert voices. Real-world learning. Memorable conversations. Focus Days and visiting speakers are carefully timed to complement the PSHEE curriculum being taught that term, bringing key topics to life through specialist expertise, lived experience and practical advice for our student and parent community. To take a look, click here: https://www.lordwandsworth.org/community/parental-engagement/
Matt Pinkett Matt is a UK-based teacher, author, and educational consultant specialising in masculinity, misogyny, and boys’ education. He is the author of three books published by Routledge: Boys Don’t Try?, Boys Do Cry, and Unmasking the Manosphere.
2nd October 2026 1st Form - Sixth Form 3rd October 2026 Parents Talk: Misogyny, the Manosphere & Young People
Pupils will explore masculinity, misogyny, and online radicalisation — including the manosphere, incel culture, and figures like Andrew Tate. They are designed to challenge harmful attitudes while creating space for boys to engage honestly with questions about identity, relationships, and what it means to be a man. Sessions also address sexual harassment behaviours and equip students with practical bystander intervention strategies using the 5Ds model.
Beyond The Classroom AUTUMN TERM FOCUS DAYS Expert voices. Real-world learning. Memorable conversations.
All Rise Workshop An immersive introduction to law and the justice system, exploring how laws are created, evidence, criminal law, sentencing and the rule of law. Pupils then bring their learning to life by taking part in their own mock Crown Court trial, developing teamwork, critical thinking, problemsolving, resilience and persuasive communication skills.
8th October 2026 2nd Form only Talk: An introduction to law and a mock trial.
The workshop also supports our PSHEE curriculum through its focus on British Values, democracy, citizenship, rights and responsibilities, honesty, respect and integrity.
Who Teaches PSHEE? MEET THE PSHEE TEAM PSHEE is delivered by a team of teachers, supported by tutors and the wider pastoral team.
Year Group
PSHEE Teachers
1st–2nd Form
Kirsty Jackman
3rd Form
Louis Yates Kirsty Jackman
4th Form
5th Form
Sixth Form / Future’s Education
Claire Liggins Lara Swan Simon Beston Louis Yates
Eloise Shrimpton Louis Yates Josie Waskett-Long
Kirsty Jackman Nicola Hirst
Questions? If you would like to discuss the PSHEE curriculum, please contact Kirsty Jackman, jackmank@lordwandsworth.org
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