Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE)

PSHE Online Course Overview

Course Title: Life Skills through PSHE: Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education
Delivery Mode: Fully Online (Self-paced or teacher-facilitated)
Course Duration: 8–12 weeks (modular and flexible)
Target Audience: Students aged 11–18 (secondary level)
Prerequisites: None
Assessment: Quizzes, reflective activities, project work

Course Aims

By the end of the course, students will:

1. Develop confidence and resilience in managing personal wellbeing and relationships.

2. Understand how to stay healthy—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

3. Learn financial literacy and how to make informed economic decisions.

4. Explore their role in society and the wider world.

5. Build skills for life, such as communication, critical thinking, and responsible decision-making.

PSHE Course Content Outline

🧠 Module 1: Health and Wellbeing

• Mental health and emotional wellbeing

• Stress, anxiety, and coping strategies

• Sleep, nutrition, exercise

• Substance misuse (drugs, alcohol, vaping)

• Personal hygiene and self-care

💬 Module 2: Relationships and Identity

• Healthy friendships and romantic relationships

• Consent, boundaries, and respect

• LGBTQ+ inclusion and gender identity

• Peer pressure and conflict resolution

• Online relationships and social media

🛡️ Module 3: Staying Safe

• Online safety, digital footprints, cyberbullying

• Sexting and the law

• Abuse, coercion, and how to get help

• Personal safety in public and at home

• First aid basics (e.g. CPR, emergency situations)

💷 Module 4: Economic Wellbeing and Financial Literacy

• Budgeting and saving

• Bank accounts, credit, and debt

• Wants vs needs: financial decision-making

• Careers education and work readiness

• Rights and responsibilities as a consumer

🌍 Module 5: Living in the Wider World

• Citizenship, democracy, and the law

• Human rights and social justice

• Diversity, discrimination, and equality

• Environmental responsibility and sustainability

• Media literacy and fake news

🧭 Module 6: Life Planning and Personal Development

• Setting goals and managing time

• Building resilience and confidence

• Managing transitions (school, university, work)

• CVs, interviews, and workplace skills

• Developing values and ethical thinking

Learning Methods

• Animated videos and expert interviews

• Interactive case studies and scenarios

• Group forum activities or private journals

• Printable worksheets and planners

• Quizzes and module summaries

Assessment and Reflection

• End-of-module quizzes

• Personal development journal

• Scenario-based decision-making activities

• Final project: “My Life Toolkit” (a reflective portfolio)

Safeguarding and Support

• Content warnings for sensitive topics

• Signposting to help services (e.g. Childline, mental health support)

• Confidential reflection options

• Optional parental/carer guidance packs

Optional Add-ons or Versions

• Primary School Adaptation (Key Stage 1–2)

• Faith-Sensitive or SEND-Inclusive Versions

• Teacher Toolkit with lesson plans and tracking

• Accredited Certificate for course completion