Department: Personal Social Development
(including Citizenship)
Resources:
The PSD curriculum is delivered by the learning tutors and also through a whole school approach which recognises the influence of other aspects of school life on the students. The lessons use a variety of resources including interactive whiteboards, active learning activities, debates, outside speakers, presentations and taking part in active citizenship in school council elections.
Curriculum KS3:
Each year has a focus which brings together the different elements of the subject.
Year 7 Me :
changing schools, road safety, school council, rules and responsibilities, British identity, British government, multi – cultural, local area, puberty and sex education, healthy lifestyle, drugs education, anti-bullying, safety and first aid.
Year 8 Society:
fair trade and consumerism, intolerance and prejudice, human rights, public services, school council, The Real Game project, environment project, teen sexuality and relationships, drugs education, health and fitness.
Year 9 Choices:
stereotyping, school council, living with others, the European Union ,images, being involved in the local community, community based voluntary groups, voting and political parties, the police and the criminal system, drugs and the law, sexual behaviour and consequences, health and risk taking and careers education guidance.
Curriculum KS4:
Many themes continue into years 10 and 11, but lessons on economic understanding, parenting, work experience and money management are also included.
Enrichment:
In all year groups, some PSD themes are augmented by drama presentations, outside speakers and special activities such as the school council. We also use whole school approaches such as Assertiveness Day.
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