PSHCE

Introduction:

The Citizenship course involves 40% coursework and 60% examination.

Coursework includes:

- Student evaluation of their participation in a community activity

- Critical commentary of a topical issue (capital punishment) Specification:

Examination preparation involves the study of three key themes:

- Rights and responsibilities

- Citizenship and government

- Citizenship and participation

The subject is taught in one lesson a fortnight through years 9 to 11 and leads to a half GCSE at the end of year 11.

PSHCE is central to our school ethos, supporting children in their development and underpinning learning. Through cross curricular and direct teaching our PSHCE curriculum encourages students to become healthy, independant and responsible members of society. We encourage students to play a positive role in contributing to the life of the school and the wider community, which helps develop their sense of self-worth. We teach them how society is organised and governed. We ensure that they experience the process of democracy in school through class discussions and debates and through elected representatives. We teach them about rights and responsibilities. They learn what it is to be a positive member of a diverse multicultural society