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Lifeskills

Lifeskills is a planned programme of learning opportunities and experiences that help young people grow and develop as individuals and as members of families and communities.  It equips them with knowledge and practical skills to live healthy, safe, fulfilled and responsible lives.

Lifeskills also enables young people to reflect on and clarify their own values and attitudes, and explore the complex and sometimes conflicting range of values and attitudes they encounter now and in the future.

A number of subjects fall under the umbrella of Lifeskills; PSHE education, Careers Education Guidance and Work Related Learning.

Years 7 to 10 Lifeskills Curriculum 2026/2027

  • The Family Unit
  • Respectful Relationships
  • Online Safety
  • Careers
  • Personal Safety
  • Intimate Relationships
  • Mental Health
  • Careers
  • Wellbeing Online
  • Health & Fitness
  • Healthy Eating
  • Careers
  • Substance Awareness
  • Individual Health
  • Personal Safety & First Aid
  • Careers
  • Financial Matters
  • Physical Development
Additional sessions:
  • Year 7 | £1 Challenge
  • Year 9 | Drop Down Day

Year 11 Lifeskills Curriculum 2026/2027

  • Respectful Relationships
  • Online Safety
  • Personal Safety
  • Careers
  • Intimate relationship
  • Mental Health
  • Wellbeing Online
  • Careers
  • Health and Fitness
  • Healthy Eating
  • Substance Awareness
  • Careers
  • Individual Health
  • Physical Development
Additional Session:

Year 11 | Interview & Careers Day

Year 12 Lifeskills

  • Body Image
  • Cancer Awareness
  • Mental Healthiness
  • Relationships
  • Consent
  • Sexual Health
  • Degree Apprenticeships
  • Promoting your Bold Voice
  • Personal Safety & Managing Risk
  • Money Management - independent living
  • Money Management - budgeting
  • Active Citizenship Presentations
  • Futures Launch
  • UCAS & Careers Programme
  • Writing Personal Statements & Apprenticeship Applications
  • Work Experience Prep

Year 13 Lifeskills

  • UCAS/CV/Applications
  • Recruitment & Life in the Workplace
  • British Values
  • Driver Safety
  • Money Matters - independent living, investment and pension
  • Student Finance
  • Pornography
  • Contraception & Fertility
  • Mental Healthiness
  • Drug & Alcohol
  • First Aid
  • Coping with exam stress
  • Practical session - thriving in your independent life
  • Final session

Websites for Teenage Wellbeing

Hectors house websiteSuicide Prevention

Hector Stringer took his own life at the age of 18. His family set up Hector’s House in his memory as a signposting charity, with the aim to stop suicide and the stigma around mental health issues. Hector's House is a local charity - Hector was a student at Tring School.

Childline Calm Zone

There are lots of way to feel calmer. It's about finding what works for you. Try some of the childline calm zone breathing exercises, activities, games and videos to help let go of stress.

Child Safety Online

Please click here to see a guide produced by Internet Matters

NHS - Sleep & Tiredness

If you have difficulty falling asleep, a regular bedtime routine will help you wind down and prepare for bed.  Click here for healthy sleep tips.

Drug Awareness

For friendly, confidential drugs advice Talk to Frank

Bullying & Substance Abuse

Young Minds offer a free online resources that provides information about adolescent bullying, addiction, and mental health issues.

Sexual Health & Wellbeing

Go to Brook for advice

Quit Smoking

The under 18s guide to quitting smoking

Childline

Childline – a free, private and confidential service where you can be you.  Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, however you want to get in touch.  We're here for you online, on the phone, anytime.

Headspace

Learn to meditate and live mindfully.  Headspace

Action for Happiness

Action for Happiness helps people take action for a happier and more caring world

Our patron is The Dalai Lama and our members take action to increase wellbeing in their homes, workplaces, schools and local communities. Our vision is a happier world, with fewer people suffering with mental health problems and more people feeling good, functioning well and helping others.

Anna Freud - Transforming Children's Mental Health 

Our vision is a world where children and families are supported effectively to build on their strengths and to achieve their goals in life. We will continue to promote resilience and wellbeing in children, young people and families, as we have for over 60 years.