PDL (formerly PSHE)

List of TLR Holders and their responsibilities:

Mr Aidan Peake - Head of Careers
Mrs Ashley Ellison-  KS3 PDL Lead
Mr Eddie Owusu- KS4 PDL Lead

Department aims: 

• Our aim is to enable our students to become kind, healthy, responsible and independent members of society. We aim to prepare pupils adequately for adult life: its decisions, responsibilities, experiences and opportunities, and to allow pupils to develop fully as emotionally mature human beings. 
• Give students a range of information, activities and interactions that will allow them to expand their knowledge of careers and assist them in making an informed decision about their own post-16 career path
• Develop a clear understanding of British values and foster student participation in the local community

For more information regarding topics covered in PDL, please see the curriculum information and Learning Journey linked below

How students will receive feedback to enhance their knowledge and skills:

PDL teachers and external specialist providers will provide feedback during lessons and other activities

KS4 PDL Topics

Reading List 

Reading Well

Extracurricular and Enrichment:

• Shoe Box appeal - Year 7
• Fundraising tea for Macmillan - Year 8
• Tea dances for the elderly members of the community - Years 8 & 9
• Visit to Houses of Parliament - Year 9
• Model United Nations Day - Queen Mary’s College - Year 9
• Safe Driving Day - Year 10
• Fundraising Summer Concert - all years
• Cyber Safety focus day - Year 7
• Health and mental well-being focus days - all years
• Careers Fair
• STEM enrichment day
• Tri Service Days - Years 7 & 8
• Stay Safe Days - Year 9
• College and enterprise visits and trips
• Author Visits- KS3

Stay Safe Information Days and Evening

At Robert May’s School we are committed to supporting students with their personal safety and wellbeing, working with you as Parents/Carers to enable your children to make good and safe choices. 

We hold 'Stay Safe' days for all Year 9 students which run yearly. The students watch a theatre production and participate in interactive workshops that are organised by Safer North Hampshire. These focus on the dangers of drugs, gangs and exploitation and equipping young people with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to keep themselves safe. This is then followed by a 'Stay Safe Information Evening' which relays the information from the days to Parents/Carers.

Useful Websites:

PSHE Association