ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP

See PSHEE Programme for details of all the topics covered in each year group

TUTORIAL PROGRAMME

Target setting
Pupil presentations
Revision skills
Current events
Puzzle solving
Self reflection
Transcript writing
Citizenship
Debates
Mentoring programme
Academic review
Careers
Social issues

Please also see the PSHEE Tutor time programme for the sessions each week throughout the year

ASSEMBLIES

Whole School
• Spiritual and Moral
• Celebration of achievements
• Community singing
• Conduct in formal setting

Y7-11
• Current events
• Charities
• Historical events
• Citizenship
• Inspirational People/events

Year Assemblies
• Expectations
• Positive behaviour guidance
• Aspiration
• Student presentations
• Social issues
• Motivational talks
• Approaches to learning
• Citizenship

OUTDOOR PURSUITS

• Team building
• Self esteem
• Confidence
• Problem solving
• Leadership
• Independence

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

• Prefects
• Y13 Mentors
• Student Council
• House Captains
• Student Guides
• Sports Leaders
• Dance Leaders

OTHER

• Learning across the curriculum
• Respect tasks
• Clubs and activities

Aims of the Programme

The Active Citizenship Programme aims to enable students to:
• Explore attitudes and values in a safe and supportive environment
• Develop knowledge, skills and understanding to empower them to make healthy and safe lifestyle choices
• Develop positive relationships and respect the difference and diversity in people
• Develop both self-confidence and empathy
• To become informed, active and tolerant members of the local, national and global community

Delivery of the Programme

The PSHEE programme is taught though the Active Citizenship Programme (Years 7-11) and the 6th Form Forum and Focus. This is developed and supported by the tutorial programme, assemblies, the outdoor pursuits programme, clubs and activities and student leadership roles.

Year 7
Year 7 have one timetabled lesson per timetable cycle, taught by specialist teachers. The students move around a range of modules during the year. In addition to these lessons they are involved in presentations from external speakers and a full week residential outdoor pursuits programme.  They also receive 1 tutorial session per week from their form tutor.  Throughout their academic year, they receive 1 fully collapsed timetable day on the 3 major aspects of PSHEE & Active Citizenship – a ‘Health’ day, based on the personal, social & health aspects in the Autumn term, an ‘Economic’ day in the Spring term and finally a ‘Citizenship’ day in the Summer term.

Year 8
Year 8 receive 1 tutorial session per week from their form tutor.  Throughout their academic year, they receive 1 fully collapsed timetable day on the 3 major aspects of PSHEE & Active Citizenship – a ‘Health’ day, based on the personal, social & health aspects in the Autumn term, an ‘Economic’ day in the Spring term and finally a ‘Citizenship’ day in the Summer term.   These collapsed days aim to enhance the topics covered in tutorial time & allow students to gain information from specialist professionals.  Year 8 also participate in a one week residential outdoor pursuits programme.

Year 9
Year 9 receive 1 tutorial session per week from their form tutor.  Throughout their academic year, they receive 1 fully collapsed timetable day on the 3 major aspects of PSHEE & Active Citizenship – a ‘Health’ day, based on the personal, social & health aspects in the Autumn term, an ‘Economic’ day in the Spring term and finally a ‘Citizenship’ day in the Summer term.   These collapsed days aim to enhance the topics covered in tutorial time & allow students to gain information from specialist professionals.

Year 10
Year 10 receive 1 tutorial session per week from their form tutor.  Throughout their academic year, they receive 1 fully collapsed timetable day on the 3 major aspects of PSHEE & Active Citizenship – a ‘Health’ day, based on the personal, social & health aspects in the Autumn term, an ‘Economic’ day in the Spring term and finally a ‘Citizenship’ day in the Summer term.   These collapsed days aim to enhance the topics covered in tutorial time & allow students to gain information from specialist professionals.  Year 10 are also allowed the option of taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which compliments their previous outdoor pursuits weeks.

Year 11
Year 11 receive 1 tutorial session per week from their form tutor.  In the Autumn & Spring terms, they receive 1 fully collapsed timetable day on the 3 major aspects of PSHEE & Active Citizenship – a ‘Health’ day, based on the personal, social & health aspects in the Autumn term, and an ‘Economic & Citizenship’ day in the Spring term.  These collapsed days aim to enhance the topics covered in tutorial time & allow students to gain information from specialist professionals.  Year 11 are also allowed the option of taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, which compliments their previous outdoor pursuits weeks.

Sixth Form
Focus and Forum: On Thursday mornings, students receive lectures on a range of topics related to personal, social, health and citizenship education (Forum) and then explore the issued raised in more detail in small group discussions (Focus). 

Programme of Study 2009/10

Year 7
3 x 50 min lesson per unit, organised as a carousel.
 Unit 1: First Aid
 Unit 2: Life Skills
 Unit 3: Self Defence
 Unit 4: Relationships
 Unit 5: Health Education
 Unit 6: Sex Education

Active Citizenship Presentations  - Health, Economic & Citizenship (collapsed timetable days)

Autumn Term – ‘Health Day’
To cover the topics of skin health, foot health, mouth health, substance abuse & a dramatical presentation on the topic of sexual health.

Spring term – ‘Economic Day’
To cover the topics of personal finance, how finance affects the country & global community, the types of work available & how to consider what type of work might suit different personalities.

Summer term – ‘Citizenship Day’
To cover the topics of human & legal rights, the law & how it organises the country & looking into the UK’s role within the global community.

Years 8 – 11

In addition to the Scheme of Work taught through the tutorial time session each week, the following will occur for each year group in the academic year.

PSHEE

This year, PSHEE is being introduced into tutor time for Years 7 to 11.  PSHEE stands for ‘Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education’ and aims to teach children the life skills that they need to accompany their academic education.  Pupils will discuss topics that affect their everyday lives, such as bullying, relationships, target setting, the law and how it affects young people and financial capability, to name but a few.  These sessions will vary between interactive whiteboard work, discussion groups and role-playing, as well as debating and creating presentations.  The aim is for pupils to gain an understanding of these topics and build on their communication skills. 

Additionally, each year group will be involved in a day every term where they will move around a carousel of sessions on key aspects of PSHEE.  For example, in the Autumn Term, they will have a ‘Health Day’ with speakers and activities about sexual, dental, emotional, bullying (face & cyber), substance use & misuse and physical health.

Thank you in advance to Mrs Biggs, who will be giving a poignant assembly on drug abuse to Year 10, to be followed up by discussions and role-play.  It will be most beneficial to include speakers on a huge variety of topics throughout the year, so if anyone is willing or knows of anyone they could recommend, please do contact me.  This will enhance the pupils’ education and enjoyment tremendously.

Miss E Cross
PSHEE Co-Ordinator