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Life Skills, Citizenship, Sociology and Religious Studies
We are very proud that Patcham High’s Life Skills programme is unique to us. Encompassing Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), Religious Studies (RS) and Citizenship, we aim to equip students with the transferable skills needed whilst they are still at school and which prepare them for their future as adults.
We believe this subject provides all our students with the opportunity to make decisions which help them become safe, respectful, accepting, well-informed, critical and active members of society.
However, we also understand that as it is unique to us, as parents you often have questions about our subject area which may not have for other departments in the school. Please use this FAQ page to answer some of those questions.
Frequency Asked Questions
What if I want to withdraw my child from RS?
• Parents are legally allowed to withdraw their child from RS for religious reasons however we believe that learning about different faiths, cultures and viewpoints is fundamental to creating a cohesive and accepting community here at PHS and our society as a whole.
• Any requests to withdraw from RS must be made in writing to the Headteacher.
What if I want to withdraw my child from other topics?• Life Skills deals with sensitive issues and we understand that there may be some issues which parents feel might be too upsetting for their child due to particular personal circumstances such as bereavement.
• In line with the new PSHE guidance, parents are also legally able to withdraw their child from Sex Education but not Relationships Education.
• The curriculum map is available on the school website so parents/ carers can see what their child will be learning about
• Any requests to withdraw from Sex Education must be made in writing to the Headteacher.
Citizenship GCSE Information
Sociology GCSE Information
Religious Studies Information
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