General Studies Curriculum Support for Parents
This page is designed to help you support your child with General Studies at home. Across the year, students explore citizenship, identity, relationships, safety, employability and preparation for adult life.
Each week includes a short overview of what students are learning, why it matters, and helpful BBC Bitesize and YouTube search links so you can explore topics together at home.
Weekly Learning Resources
Jump to: Autumn 1 ⬇ | Autumn 2 ⬇ | Spring 1 ⬇ | Spring 2 ⬇ | Summer 1 ⬇ | Summer 2 ⬇
Autumn 1: Citizenship, Rights and The Law
Week 1: Rights and Responsibilities
Students explore the difference between rights and responsibilities, and how both help create a fair and safe society.
Week 2: The Rule of Law
Students learn why laws exist, how they protect society, and what can happen when laws are broken.
Week 3: Democracy and Government
Students explore how democracy works in the UK, including voting, representation and fairness.
Week 4: Local Communities and Participation
Students learn about communities, participation and how people can create positive change locally.
Week 5: Active Citizenship and Personal Responsibility
Students consider how individual actions affect society and explore positive and negative participation.
Week 6: The Justice System
Students explore the roles of police, courts and judges, and how the justice system promotes fairness.
Autumn 2: Identity, Values and Decision Making
Week 7: What Shapes Identity?
Students explore how identity develops through family, culture, experiences and personal choices.
Week 8: Personal Values and Beliefs
Students identify their own values and consider why different people hold different beliefs.
Week 9: Influence, Peers, Media and Society
Students explore peer pressure, media influence and strategies for making independent choices.
Week 10: Decision Making and Consequences
Students consider how decisions are made and explore short-term and long-term consequences.
Week 11: Risk Taking and Responsibility
Students explore positive and negative risks and how to manage risk safely.
Week 12: Applying Decision Making
Students apply their understanding of identity, values and decision making to real-life scenarios.
Spring 1: Living in Modern Britain
Week 13: British Values in Everyday Life
Students explore democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance.
Week 14: Respect, Tolerance and Diversity
Students explore diversity in modern Britain and how respectful behaviour supports communities.
Week 15: Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination
Students explore stereotypes and discrimination, including the impact these can have on individuals and communities.
Week 16: Communication Skills and Conflict Resolution
Students develop communication skills and practise resolving conflict respectfully.
Week 17: Healthy Relationships
Students identify healthy and unhealthy relationships and explore trust, respect and communication.
Week 18: Consent, Boundaries and Respect
Students learn about consent, personal boundaries and respectful behaviour in different situations.
Spring 2: Life Skills and Future Planning
Week 19: Identity, Values and Decision Making Revisited
Students revisit personal values and apply them to more complex real-life decisions.
Week 20: Healthy Relationships and Boundaries
Students revisit healthy relationships, communication and strategies for staying safe.
Week 21: Online Safety and Digital Responsibility
Students explore digital footprints, scams, misinformation and how to stay safe online.
Week 22: Money, Work and Financial Awareness
Students learn about budgeting, spending, income and making responsible financial choices.
Week 23: Future Pathways and Employability
Students explore post-16 options, CV writing, interview behaviour and future goals.
Summer 1: Street Smart, Safety and Awareness
Week 24: Road Awareness
Students learn about road safety, distractions and making safe decisions near traffic.
Week 25: Driving Safety and Responsibility
Students explore risks linked to unsafe driving, distractions and passenger responsibility.
Week 26: Water Safety
Students learn about risks near rivers, canals, lakes and the sea, including emergency responses.
Week 27: Environmental Awareness
Students explore pollution, environmental responsibility and how individual choices affect the planet.
Week 28: Personal Safety and Risk Awareness
Students identify unsafe situations and practise strategies for staying safe and seeking help.
Week 29: Applying Safety and Awareness
Students apply their understanding of safety across a range of real-life scenarios.
Summer 2: Preparation for Adult Life
Week 30: Workplace Behaviour and Expectations
Students explore punctuality, attitude, reliability and behaviours expected in the workplace.
Week 31: CV Writing and Applications
Students create a basic CV and explore what employers look for in applications.
Week 32: Interview Skills and Communication
Students practise answering interview questions, body language and professional communication.
Week 33: Managing Money and Independence
Students explore budgeting, spending, bills and financial independence.
Week 34: Housing, Bills and Daily Living
Students learn about rent, bills, responsibilities and the practical realities of independent living.
Week 35: Reflection and Next Steps
Students reflect on their progress, identify strengths and set targets for the future.