Here at Alford Academy we have a varied curriculum for PSE (Personal and Social Education). PSE covers aspects of planning for choices and changes, substance misuse, relationships, sexual health and parenthood across S1 to S4.

We work with a number of partners including Skills Development Scotland, Robert Gordon’s University, ALEC, Rape Crisis Grampian, Grampian Fire & Rescue/Coastguard, Alcoholics Anonymous and the Wood Foundation.

Out curriculum is flexible and agile, adaptable when required to meet the needs of our pupils and is taught in a thoughtful & supportive manner by our Guidance Team. Below is an outline of the topics that may be covered across the years:

S1

• River of Life
• Road Safety
• Keeping myself Safe
• Internet Safety
• Relationships
• Diversity
• Diet, Rest & Sleep
• Planning for Choice & Changes
• Substance Misuse

S2

• Puberty
• Cyberbullying
• Keeping Myself Safe
• Bullying
• Knife crime
• Diversity
• Substance Misuse
• Planning for Choice & Change

S3

• Relationships & Sexual Health
• Parenthood
• Planning for Choice & Change
• Substance Misuse

S4

• Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI)
• Study Skills