Extract from: Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA): PSHE at key stages 1–4: guidance on assessment, recording and reporting, October 2005.

Key Stage 3

Pupils ... recognise their own worth. They demonstrate respect for differences.between people. They can recognise some strong emotions and identify ways of managing these emotions positively...

Pupils can explain how to stay physically and mentally healthy. They can make informed choices to maintain their health and well-being... They can assess the element of risk attached to making choices about healthy lifestyles, ... personal safety... They can demonstrate effective ways of resisting negative pressure, including from their peers.

Pupils can recognise difference and diversity ... and can demonstrate understanding and empathy towards others who live their lives in different ways. They can assertively challenge prejudice and discrimination ... They can recognise and discuss the importance of relationships to sexual activity ... and to marriage, parenthood and family life. They can discuss ways that relationships change over time, and how to negotiate within relationships.

Key Stage 4

Pupils can describe the short- and long-term consequences of personal health choices, and can make decisions based on this knowledge ... They can assess the risks and benefits associated with lifestyle choices such as sexual activity.. and can make safer choices based on this assessment. They can state where to find professional health advice and are confident in seeking it.

Pupils can compare the diversity of ethnic and cultural groups. They can take the initiative in challenging and giving support in connection with offensive behaviour .... They can develop appropriate relationships with a range of adults.

Pupils can discuss relationships, feelings and emotions, and can analyse ways of managing these in connection with family events ... They can explain the importance of different relationships and associated responsibilities, including those of marriage, parenthood and family life.

For a full copy of the guidance please see http://www.pshe-association.org.uk/PDF/QCAAssessmentguidance.pdf