‘Kvutzah’, a Hebrew term rooted in the word ‘community’, is our name for Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship and Economic Education. Through Kvutzah (PSHCE), we not only cover all statutory requirements for Relationships, Sex and Health Education but also explore additional topics that are highly relevant to the lives and experiences of our students.
Kvutzah (PSHCE) plays a vital role in supporting our students’ personal development. It provides them with the knowledge, skills and values they need to lead safe, healthy and fulfilling lives. Through this subject, students develop resilience, confidence and independence, while also supporting their emotional and social well-being. By exploring real-life issues and learning how to make informed choices, students are better prepared for the challenges of modern life and their roles as active, respectful members of society.
Kvutzah (PSHCE) covers the following key areas of learning:
- Careers and Employability
- Equality and Diversity
- Healthy Living
- Managing Money
- Media Literacy
- Personal and Online Safety
- Relationships and Sex Education
- Substance Misuse
Kvutzah (PSHCE) is taught by a dedicated team of specialist teachers who are specifically trained to deliver this important and sensitive curriculum. Relevant policies for this subject can be found on our website: https://jcoss.org/about-us/jcoss-policies
