In Year 8 Personal Development is taught during tutor time.
| Term | Key Content |
| Autumn | Relationships, sex and health education - The similarities, differences and diversity among people
- The impact of stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination on individuals
- Consent is freely given, that being pressurised, coerced or manipulated is not giving consent
- The law relating to sexual consent
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| Spring 1 | Drugs, alcohol and associated risks - The personal, social risks and consequences of substance use and misuse including occasional use H27
- Manage the influence of drugs and alcohol on decision making within relationships and social situations
- The concepts of dependence and addiction including awareness of help to overcome addictions
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| Spring 2 | Media Literacy and Digital resilience - Make decisions on different media and digital content
- To recognise the influence of extreme views on people’s attitudes and behaviours
- Strategies for protecting and enhancing their reputation online
- How online and social media outlets can exaggerate or share inaccurate information
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| Summer | Relationships - Similarities, differences and diversity among people
- Develop conflict management skills and strategies
- Recognise bullying and its impact in all forms
- How to maintain and manage positive relationships including online
- Qualities and behaviours exhibited in wider society
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Year 8 Knowledge
