1. www.pshe-association.org.uk Compelling learning What makes ‘compelling learning’ and what constitutes ‘effective practice’ in PSHE education?

2. www.pshe-association.org.uk About this presentation A series of slides offer: QCA’s (2009) definition of what makes a compelling learning experience key principles of effective practice, drawing on national research Key questions to each slide might include: To what extent does our current practice reflect these? Would our students agree? What could we do differently?

3. www.pshe-association.org.uk In 2009 QCA defined a ‘compelling learning experience’ as one that: gives learners a sense of autonomy, including the chance to think critically, make decisions, take responsibility and manage risks offers opportunities for cooperation and collaboration broadens horizons and raises aspirations offers contexts that challenge learners and encourages them to step outside their comfort zone is real and relevant, connecting learning at school to the world beyond the classroom

4. www.pshe-association.org.uk Continued has a clear sense of audience and purpose provides contexts that draw together several aspects of learning: connecting different subject disciplines, focusing on a specific subject, or linking learning through cross- curricular dimensions has clear learning outcomes relating to what learners need to know and understand, the skills they will acquire and areas of personal development

5. www.pshe-association.org.uk Effective practice in PSHE education Respects and builds on the prior learning and experiences young people bring to new learning Provides learning contexts that young people recognise as relevant Provides a wide variety of teaching and learning styles, with an emphasis on interactive learning ‒ the teacher as facilitator Encourages critical reflection, especially of emotions, and explores how to transfer learning from one context to another

6. www.pshe-association.org.uk Effective practice in PSHE education continued Takes a positive approach, focusing on what young people can say and do to be healthy, stay safe, etc (ECM outcomes) Provides realistic and relevant information Provides opportunities for young people to make real decisions about their lives and to practise taking responsibility for their decisions Takes place in a safe and supportive environment where young people feel able to take risks with their thinking

7. www.pshe-association.org.uk Locates PSHE education in a wider ‘whole school approach’ to personal and social development (ie Healthy Schools) and where ‘the responsible choice becomes the easy choice’ Embeds PSHE education within other efforts to ensure children and young people have positive relationships with adults, feel valued and where those who are most vulnerable are identified and supported Effective practice in PSHE education continued