Equality and the curriculum
The framework for Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) and Citizenship aims to teach pupils to understand and respect diversity and differences. Pupils learn to recognise the effects of bullying, stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination of any kind, and to develop the skills to challenge discrimination assertively.
The PSHE framework for teaching outlines which subjects should be taught at which Key Stage:
- Key Stage 1: there are different types of teasing and bullying; bullying is wrong; how to get help with bullying
- Key Stage 2: realise the nature and consequences of anti-social and aggressive behaviours, such as bullying and racism; recognise and challenge stereotypes
- Key Stage 3: the effects of all types of stereotyping, prejudice, bullying and racism; how to challenge them assertively
- Key Stage 4: how to challenge offending behaviour, prejudice, bullying, racism and discrimination assertively and take the initiative in giving and receiving support
TeacherNet's PSHE section gives information about a range of other sources of advice and guidance.
