To complement our core curriculum subjects we deliver weekly life guidance lessons which contribute to the personal, social, moral, spiritual, and cultural development of our students. 

As well as a number of guest speakers that address students in each year group regarding key issues, this programme promotes the fundamental British values of democracy, law, individual liberty, respect and tolerance, as well as covering a range of other topics too.

Examples of topics covered within the life guidance programme from key stage 4 and key stage 5 can be seen below.   

Key Stage 4 

British values 
Respectful relationships, including friendships 
Intimate and sexual relationships 
#Me Too 
Being safe 
Families 
Mental wellbeing
Physical health & fitness / healthy eating 
Gender stereotypes 
Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco 
Prejudice & immigration 
Religion /faith perspectives 
Law & justice 
Work experience preparation 
Finance and budgeting 
Online & media   

Key Stage 5 

UCAS / Apprenticeships and alternative pathways 
UCAS talk from Lincoln University 
NHS talent academy talk 
7 Habits of highly effective people 
Life transitions 
Self-image 
Making new friends and safety, including online 
Types of relationships Inclusion within relationships 
Emotional intimacy in relationships, including harmful sexual behaviours 
Consent and its implications, including harmful sexual behaviours 
Pregnancy (unintended) - Attitudes to sex and sexual behaviours 
Parenthood and its responsibilities 
Medical health 
Self-help and identifying support 
Identifying mental health issues and problems       
Drug and drink driving       
Risks and social responsibility 
Parliamentary democracy, voting and the general election (British values) 
Student ambassadors from Lincoln Uni - Why University? (UCAS) 
Cover letter for job applications / work experience 
Workplace wellbeing, protected characteristics 
Savings options, managing your money 
Understanding your Payslip 
Radicalisation, extremism and PREVENT (British values)