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Citizenship & PSHE

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Department
Humanities
Level
GCSE, KS3
Building
Central, Parker, Rothschild, Thorp
Subject Leader
Ms Bonita Bridges
Subject

Subject Overview

Citizenship and PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic education) at Waddesdon Church of England School provide a vital foundation for the personal development of young people preparing them for adult life.

Citizenship at Waddesdon School gives students a voice, an opportunity to learn about local, national and global issues and forms the basis for transition to life as an adult. It promotes spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, enabling students to become more self-confident and responsible both in and beyond the classroom. It encourages students to play a positive part in the life of their school, neighbourhood, community and the wider world. It also teaches them about our economy and democratic institutions and values, encouraging respect for different national, religious and ethnic identities, and developing their ability to reflect on issues and take part in discussions.

PSHE equips children and young people with the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills to live healthy, safe, productive, fulfilled, capable and responsible lives. The delivery of PSHE enables children and young people to become effective at navigating life transitions, learning in a positive way, understanding healthy relationships, considering career choices, and managing their future finances effectively. Through PSHE we aim to develop confident young people who are able to make the most of their abilities and to live a life which maintains personal dignity and respect towards others.

Teachers

Mrs Bonita Bridges

Subject Leader for CP

Mr Matthew Abbott

CP Teacher

Miss Nicci Aldridge

CP Teacher

Mr Yousaf Amir

CP Teacher

Mrs Heather Bambury

CP Teacher

Mrs Rachel Branton

CP Teacher

Ms Vanessa Clark

CP Teacher

Mrs Alannah Cullen

CP Teacher

Mr Matt Dipple

CP Teacher

Ms Helen Fitzgerald

CP Teacher

Mr Sam Jones

CP Teacher

Mr Janek Maciejewski

CP Teacher

Mr Israr Mohammed

CP Teacher

Mrs Annalies McIver

CP Teacher

Mr Michael Pocklington

CP Teacher

Miss Safiya Raqib

CP Teacher

Ms Karen Sexton

CP Teacher

Mr Jame Sturla

CP Teacher

Miss Kate Turner

CP Teacher

Mr Neil McKain

CP Teacher

 

Curriculum Intent

Teaching in Citizenship and PSHE provides students with key and important information delivered in a way which maximises engagement.  It requires an approach that is active and emphasises learning by doing, thinking and reflecting in groups and individually.  Students are encouraged to think for themselves using critical thinking skills, thus ensuring that students are able to participate fully.  Discussions, debates and participation in school and community life enable students to understand the link between Citizenship, PSHE and their role as a citizen.

Citizenship and PSHE can help with students’ personal development in the following ways:

  • understanding their role as an individual in society
  • enabling them to express their personal views and opinions
  • developing their self-concept and self-awareness
  • understanding issues concerning personal health, welfare and relationships at a significant time in their personal development.

Citizenship and PSHE lessons are timetabled at Key Stage 3 and 4 and form a substantial part of the Key Stage 5 Employability Award programme and Enrichment programme.

Citizenship and PSHE is currently delivered to all year groups by a dedicated team of staff. This specialist team take an active role in the monitoring, evaluation, teaching and learning of the programme to the standards required. Staff are experienced in delivering a wide range of topics included in the programme. Their passion and expertise in their specialist subject is linked to the delivery of the programme.

Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education (HE)

As a secondary school, we provide RSE and HE to all students as per section 34 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017 and DfE statutory guidance (first published June, 2019).

Curriculum Provision RSE and HE are taught via subject-specific programmes of study and within the personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education curriculum. RSE content is mainly delivered via PSHE lessons for Years 7-11, assemblies, guest speakers and form time. Biological aspects of RSE and HE are taught within the science curriculum, and other elements are included in religious education (RE).

RSE focuses on giving young people the information they need to help them develop healthy, nurturing relationships of all kinds, including:

  • Families
  • Respectful relationships, including friendships
  • Online and media
  • Being safe
  • Intimate and sexual relationships, including sexual health

HE focuses on opportunities for teaching students about problems and challenges, including more serious mental and physical health conditions such as substance and alcohol misuse, with a focus on providing information about effective interventions.

Themes include:

  • Mental wellbeing
  • Physical health and fitness
  • Healthy eating
  • Drugs, alcohol and tobacco
  • Basic First Aid Health and prevention
  • Changing adolescent body

Students will be taught how to judge when they or someone they know needs support and where they can seek help if needed.

RSE and HE topics are delivered through the Citizenship and PSHE programme, supported by assemblies, form time, successful learning sessions and seminar-style learning, involving guest speakers and external professionals.

Careers education at Waddesdon is delivered across all year groups. Lessons and activities take place in PSHE lessons and are also linked to other subjects, assemblies and form time activities to enable students to experience a wide range of careers education learning. School visits in other subjects are also linked and highlighted to enable students to see the link between workplaces and future opportunities.

RSE and HE Delivery Audit

Key Stage 3

KS3 Booklet
Year 7 Overview

Students are taught the following topics in Year 7:

  • Peer Education Project (PEP) – mental health awareness
  • Jobs and Money
  • Living a Life of Value
  • Staying Safe
  • Growing Up
  • British Values
  • Successful Learning
  • Paragraph Challenge
  • Healthy Heart Project
  • Diversity
  • Charity week
Year 8 Overview

Students are taught the following topics in Year 8:

  • Respecting Yourself and Others!
  • Young People and the law
  • Healthy Mind & Body
  • We need to talk about racism
  • Savvy social media
  • Environmental issues
  • GCSE options & Careers
  • Successful learning
  • Diversity week
  • Charity week
  • Self-esteem & Body Confidence workshop

Key Stage 4

KS4 Booklet
GCSE Overview

Students are taught the following topics in Years 9:

  • ‘Safer choices’ programme 1
  • ‘Safer choices’ programme 2
  • Under the skin project
  • Healthy relationships
  • IT workplace skills
  • Staying safe
  • Prevent
  • Drugs – delivered by Thames Valley Police
  • Positive futures
  • Successful learning
  • Diversity week

Students are taught the following topics in Years 10:

  • Expect Respect Programme
  • Global Citizenship
  • MUNGA
  • IT functional skills/workplace skills
  • Respectful relationships
  • Community First Aid
  • Rights & Responsibilities
  • Healthy Living
  • Successful learning

Students are taught the following topics in Years 11:

  • Expect Respect Programme
  • Employability passport
  • Revision/independent learning
  • Life skills

Assessment Key Stage 3 and 4

Assessment Overview

Citizenship and PSHE lessons are not graded for the purpose of exams because students do not sit exams in these subjects. Knowledge is built over a five-year period to enable students to learn about a wide range of issues in an age-appropriate way. A specialist team of staff teach the same block of lessons and are therefore able to assess students using a wide range of informal assessment methods.  Self-reflection is a key element of Citizenship and PSHE and the most effective way of ensuring progress.

Some citizenship and PSHE lessons include assessment, or review sessions which enable students to consolidate their knowledge before moving on to a new lesson, discussion or topical debate.

Extra and Co-Curricular Experiences

Planned co-curricular activities further support students’ knowledge and understanding in Citizenship and CP.  These include the Healthy Heart Project in Year 7 and The Model United Nations General Assembly in Year 10.

In addition, the role of Sixth Form student leaders enhances student knowledge and understanding in activities such as Peer Support and the ‘We Need to talk about Racism’ student working group.

Events such as Remembrance Day and Holocaust Memorial Day draw attention to relevant national and global commemoration and the students’ active role in understanding these events.  Students also take part in General Election campaigns and representatives from our student body sit on the Student Council as well as Youth Parliament.

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Waddesdon Church of England School’s Assessment and Feedback Policy. At Waddesdon our aim is for assessment to be:

  • Meaningful
  • Motivational
  • Manageable