A holistic, whole-school approach to PSHE and SMSC, embedded across the curriculum, will improve pupils' wellbeing and create a more positive learning environment.
Having a healthy body image can increase self-esteem, confidence and wellbeing. Judith Staff describes ways to talk to pupils about body image which promotes positive language and thinking
Are your students well informed about safe sex? Rebecca Jennings shares the fundamental facts that secondary school students should know about contraception and STIs
Faith schools can provide appropriate relationships and sex education without compromising their core values. Suzanne O'Connell finds out what one academy offers and why
When discussing sex, some pupils are still unclear about how the law might affect them. Rebecca Jennings explains how the law applies to sexual activity and consent
RSE is an important topic for young people to study, but one which can often be loaded with awkwardness and embarrassment for pupils and teachers alike. Vicky Fenlon suggests some responses and rules to follow
The number of hospital admissions for teenagers with eating disorders has nearly doubled in the last three years. Zoe Dale outlines what the early indications might be and what schools can do to help
The DfE has announced that Oakthorpe Primary School is one of 27 schools to win a ‘Character Award’. Headteacher Donna Moulds explains why they put in an application and the reasons for its success
How do you measure the intangible? Dave Boden provides suggestions for finding and sharing the impact of your school's SMSC, character and wellbeing initiatives
Janet Colledge supports schools to deliver quality careers education that meets the needs and aspirations of pupils. We asked her for her top tips and ideas