PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education), known as PSE in the school, is concerned with the education of the whole child, developing in them the skills and understanding needed so that they may learn to value themselves as unique human beings, capable of spiritual, moral, intellectual and physical growth and development.
At the Oratory Prep School, we aim to promote this development through a whole school approach. Through the PSE programme we hope to foster the values and beliefs of our Catholic school and so influence the individual in their relationship with each other and the wider world. PSE offers learning opportunities across and beyond the curriculum, in specific lessons as well as in assemblies, tutor groups, circle time and other activities that enrich pupils' experiences. Circle time may be central to the delivery of the social and moral elements of PSHE and Citizenship. It extends the role of the teacher to that of a facilitator, enabling children to learn about themselves through their interactions with others.
A wide variety of topics are covered in lessons and Sex Education is taught through the 'All that I am' programme. The anti-bullying module includes outside visitors as does the Year 8 module on drugs. We have workshops and theatre companies presenting topics such as Healthy Eating and self-esteem. The Year 6 pupils visit the Houses of Parliament as part of their unit on Democracy and Government.
