PSHE Association

In the 1990s, techno-utopians promised the internet would bring us liberation — but instead liberation has been actively hampered by the technology they designed. In the latest edition of Fully Human, digital artist, musician and Creative Coder Tom Giles explores how we got here and the underpinning philosophy that has driven us apart online instead of bringing us together 👇 https://hubs.la/Q02Wh65D0

Want to feel prepared and ready for inspection in your independent school? Due to popular demand, we've added a new date for our 'PSHE in Independent Schools (cross-phase)' face-to-face CPD course. Join us in Manchester on November 19th 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02VCXMp0

Sexual objectification is a term often used but rarely unpacked. What does it really mean? Dr Elly Hanson sheds light on this question and provides answers to some puzzles in the second of a three part series looking at more and less human approaches to sex in our age of hyper-charged online consumerism. Find the article on the Fully Human website 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02TC7Yn0

📢 We're hiring! We are seeking an experienced Business Manager to lead the efficient and effective management of the PSHE Association’s business and services, including oversight of the business pipeline and financial functions.   See the full job description and apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVBAxqXe

Thank you to all the delegates who attended last month's face-to-face CPD course — it was one of our biggest groups of delegates yet! Join us in London next month for our 'Teaching PSHE confidently and effectively (cross-phase)' course to explore how to plan and deliver high-quality and engaging lessons in line with best practice. We'd love to see you there! 6 Nov, 10:00-16:00. Book your place 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02SLX9d0

We’ve worked with the National Crime Agency (NCA)'s CEOP Education on ‘Exploited’, a new free-to-download lesson pack exploring features of healthy and unhealthy relationships and supporting KS4 students to identify signs of exploitation or abuse in online and offline contexts. Download free 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02SK17P0

Can video games hold the key to unlocking empathy, agency and activism in young people? Our research arm, Fully Human, is back this term with fortnightly insights joining the dots between childhood, technology and education. Read the latest edition from games journalist, Andy Robertson, on how games can enable exploration of the world as it is, and how it might be 👇 https://hubs.ly/Q02RRVSN0

A new Department for Education report on ‘teaching relationships education to prevent sexual abuse’ identifies the crucial role #RSHE and #PSHE plays in helping children & young people recognise and report abuse & some key criteria for a successful approach in schools. Read the full report: https://hubs.la/Q02RPMHs0

Assessment in PSHE education is an essential tool for ensuring your curriculum is pupil-focused, rigorous, and impactful. Well-designed assessment strategies will capture your pupil’s progress and learning while ensuring your school meets the DfE’s statutory RSHE requirements. Want to know the best ways to assess pupils’ learning in PSHE education? Join one of our online CPD sessions running in October and November 👇 https://hubs.la/Q02RGdkt0

The NewsWise news literacy experts at The Guardian Foundation are back this term with a free webinar, 'Talking about the news and supporting children’s wellbeing'. They will be joined by Florence Ackland, one of our Senior Subject Specialists, to consider how to safely discuss and use real news stories in the classroom whilst prioritising children's wellbeing. Tuesday 8 October, 4-5pm. Register for free 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02Rm6Pr0