As a Catholic College, St Bede’s recognises the uniqueness of each individual as created by God. In acknowledging and exercising its pastoral role, staff share responsibility for ensuring pupils are prepared well for life after College. The social and emotional aspects of learning permeate our work. 

Pupils have one hour PSHCE lesson per fortnight in Years 7, 8, 9 and 11. Within Year 10 the programme is delivered in stand alone sessions throughout the year.  A team of teachers deliver all PSHCE lessons within the college.

The aims of this programme are to:

• Promote self-esteem, confidence, a sense of identity, security and stability.
• Develop thinking skills, decision making ability, communication, study methods and problem solving.
• Explore attitudes and values which encourage respect for self, others, property and the environment.
• Provide relevant knowledge and information so that pupils make healthy and informed decisions.
• Encourage active citizenship within society. 

The PSHCE programme covers the following topics which are co-ordinated by Mrs Smith.