Losing It

Curriculum relevance

England
Losing It is designed to be used in PSHE at Key Stage 4. In broad terms, the drama and these notes can support work on the following guidelines:

• developing confidence and responsibility – a, b, c and d.
• developing a healthy, safer lifestyle – c, d, e and g.
• developing good relationships – e, f, i and j.

In science at Key Stage 4, there are elements in the drama and in this section of the website that touch on:

• Health – the effects of solvents, alcohol, tobacco and other drugs on body functions.
• Variation – how variation arises from genetic causes, environmental causes and a combination of both.

Wales
There are elements in the drama and in this section of the website that support work in the following areas of PSHE, designed to help students to:

• develop an understanding of their characters, strengths and weaknesses.
• develop self-respect and self-discipline.
• care for others and exercise goodwill in their dealings with them.
• show others they are valued.
• earn loyalty, trust and confidence.
• work co-operatively with others.

As a drama, Losing It can also offer a specific emotional journey through some of the issues that feature in a number of post-16 syllabuses in biology, chemistry and psychology.

Scotland
Losing It is designed to support guidance teachers and others who are involved in the delivery of personal and social education (PSE) lessons, especially where there is an emphasis on health and healthy living issues. It is relevant for the delivery of Higher Still courses in PSE – in particular, the personal awareness and development units – and may also be of interest to those delivering Higher Still psychology courses.

The programmes support:

• interpersonal and group skills, including relationships.
• self-awareness, self-reliance, self-confidence, including rights and responsibilities.

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