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Key Stage 3 · Year 8 PSHE
Online KS3 Year 8 PSHE Course
Develop greater independence and confidence through a structured Year 8 PSHE and Citizenship course covering media influence, choices and consequences, health, climate change, money, community and basic first aid.
Students investigate real-life issues, evaluate information and different viewpoints, and develop practical decision-making, communication, research and personal responsibility skills.
Immediate access to the online course
16 lessons across four PSHE and Citizenship modules
Optional tutor marking, email support and printed materials
Start your Year 8 PSHE course
£14.99 / month
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Includes:
- Course materials subscription
- Academic induction session and booking fee
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Course overview
Year 8 PSHE course at a glance
Build on Year 7 with a course that explores how media, personal choices, health, money, community and practical life skills affect everyday decisions. Year 8 combines PSHE and Citizenship with opportunities to research, discuss, analyse information and apply ideas to real-life situations.
Course level
Key Stage 3 · Year 8
The second year of Oxford Home Schooling’s three-year Key Stage 3 PSHE and Citizenship programme.
Course structure
4 modules · 16 lessons
Explore media, choices and consequences, citizenship and practical first-aid skills.
Media literacy
Influence and persuasion
Examine communication, advertising, newspapers and the ways media messages can influence attitudes and choices.
Decision-making
Choices and consequences
Consider health, food, drugs and environmental issues while thinking about consequences and personal responsibility.
Assessment
8 tutor-marked assignments
Regular assignments provide opportunities to apply knowledge through research, analysis and communication.
Self-assessment
Regular progress checks
Self-assessment activities help students check understanding and identify areas that need further thought or study.
Parent support
Parents’ Guide included
Guidance supports activities, marking and discussion of topics that may benefit from further conversation.
Practical skills
Introduction to first aid
Finish the year by learning basic first-aid principles and how to respond safely in an emergency.
Develop greater independence in everyday life
Year 8 moves from understanding outside influences towards making informed choices, participating in society and developing practical skills that can be useful in real situations.
How it works
How your Year 8 PSHE course works
Work through structured lessons combining information, discussion, practical activities, research and personal reflection. Students are encouraged to question what they see and hear, consider consequences and apply their learning to everyday situations.
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Enrol and start online
Enrol at any time and receive immediate access to your online course. Your included academic induction session helps you understand the course and plan your studies.
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Explore real-life influences
Examine media, advertising, health, money, community and environmental issues that affect everyday decisions.
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Analyse choices and consequences
Use activities, evidence and discussion to think about different viewpoints, risks, responsibilities and possible outcomes.
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Apply and review your learning
Complete self-assessment and tutor-marked work while developing research, communication and increasingly independent judgement.
Need some extra help?
Add personal support when you need it
Study independently or add tutor marking, email support, one-to-one tuition or printed materials whenever they would be useful.
What you’ll study
Explore the Year 8 PSHE course content
The Year 8 course contains four modules and 16 structured lessons. Students begin by examining communication and the media, then explore choices and consequences, citizenship and money before finishing with practical first-aid skills.
Module 1 The Media Explore communication, media influence, advertising and newspapers while learning to analyse messages and different audiences. 4 lessons
- Communication
- Media Influences in your Life
- Advertising
- Newspapers: read all about it
Module 2 Choices and Consequences Consider personal values, food and health, drug education and climate change while exploring how choices can affect individuals and society. 6 lessons
- Heroes and Villains
- Food Around the World
- Drug Education
- Drug Education (2)
- What is Climate Change?
- The Impact of Climate Change
Module 3 Citizenship Explore rights, opportunity, money and community while considering how individuals can participate in and contribute to society. 4 lessons
- Surviving and Thriving
- Money, Money, Money
- Pocket Money
- Community
Module 4 First Aid Learn basic first-aid principles, how to assess danger and how to respond appropriately to common emergency situations. 2 lessons
- First Aid Basics
- First Aid Basics (2)
From understanding influence to taking responsibility
Year 8 moves from analysing the messages and influences around us towards making informed choices, managing practical responsibilities and developing skills that can help both the individual and others.
Assessment and progress
How progress is assessed in Year 8 PSHE
Progress is reviewed through lesson activities, self-assessment and eight tutor-marked assignments. Students are encouraged to demonstrate understanding, research information, analyse different viewpoints and apply what they have learned to realistic situations.
Tutor-marked assignments
8 TMAs
8
assignments
Across
4 modules
Regular
progress checks
Tutor-marked assignments provide regular opportunities to apply knowledge through research, explanation, analysis and practical tasks.
Self-assessment
Lesson checks
Check
understanding
Reflect
on ideas
Review
progress
Self-assessment tests help students review the key points from lessons and identify topics that may need further thought or discussion.
Media literacy
Analyse messages and influence
Students consider how language, images, advertising and media presentation can affect an audience.
Decision-making
Evaluate choices
Activities encourage students to consider consequences, risks and different perspectives before reaching conclusions.
Research
Find and use information
Students may use books, newspapers and online resources to investigate issues and support their work.
Practical learning
Apply skills to real situations
First-aid and citizenship activities help students connect course knowledge with situations beyond academic study.
Developing independence
Build confidence for Year 9 PSHE
Year 8 develops stronger research, judgement, communication and practical decision-making skills that students can build on in the final year of Key Stage 3.
Support & add-ons
Add extra PSHE support when you need it
Your course subscription provides the structured online materials needed for independent study. Additional tutor support, assignment marking and printed materials can be added whenever they would be useful.
Written feedback
Assignment marking
Submit course assignments for tutor feedback on research, communication, analysis, reflection and how effectively course ideas have been applied.
Assignment marking bundle£71.93
Parent support
Parents’ Guide
Guidance supports marking, activities and discussion of topics where students may benefit from talking through ideas with an adult.
Parents’ Guide Included with the course
Ongoing guidance
Email Tutor Support
Ask questions by email when a topic, activity or concept needs further explanation or when additional guidance would help.
Email Tutor Support£10.00 / month
Live tuition
One-to-one tutorials
Arrange individual online tuition when a student would benefit from discussion, explanation or focused support with a particular area of PSHE.
Tutorial time Purchased separately
Printed materials
PSHE course pack
Add printed course materials for students who prefer working from paper as well as using their online course.
Printed course materials£50.00
Discussion matters
Explore different viewpoints
Many topics do not have a single simple answer. Talking through evidence, choices and consequences can help students develop more thoughtful independent judgement.
Flexible additional support
See all available PSHE support
Compare the support available before enrolling, or purchase course-specific add-ons later through your student account.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Year 8 PSHE course
Find answers about course content, media literacy, health and choices, Citizenship, first aid, assessment and parental support.
Can I start the Year 8 PSHE course at any time?
Yes. You can enrol and begin studying when it suits you, then work through the course at a pace that fits your home education timetable.
What topics does Year 8 PSHE cover?
The course covers communication and media, advertising, newspapers, choices and consequences, food, drug education, climate change, citizenship, money, community and first aid.
Does Year 8 teach students about media and advertising?
Yes. The first module explores communication, media influence, advertising and newspapers, helping students think about audiences, persuasion and how information is presented.
Does the course include drug education?
Yes. Two lessons within the Choices and Consequences module consider drug education, including addiction, influences on behaviour and factors that can affect decision-making.
Does Year 8 include Citizenship and money skills?
Yes. The Citizenship module considers rights and participation, income and expenses, pocket money and how local communities and local government work.
Does the course include first aid?
Yes. The final two lessons introduce first-aid basics, including assessing danger and responding appropriately to common emergency situations.
How is progress assessed?
There are eight tutor-marked assignments together with self-assessment activities. Students are assessed through research, explanation, analysis, communication and application of course ideas.
Is there a Year 8 PSHE exam?
No. Year 8 PSHE is not an externally examined course. Progress is reviewed through activities, self-assessment and tutor-marked assignments.
Ready to begin?
Start your online Year 8 PSHE course
Explore media, personal choices, health, citizenship, money and practical first aid while developing stronger judgement, communication and decision-making skills.
- Start studying at any time
- Immediate access to the online course
- Develop practical knowledge and independent life skills