Citizenship & PSHCE
Citizenship education develops knowledge, skills and understanding that pupils need to play a full part in society as active and responsible citizens. Pupils learn about democracy, politics, parl0iament and voting as well as human rights, justice, media literacy, the law and the economy. They also learn the skills of active citizenship through practical opportunities to address issues of concern to them. Teaching is brought to life using real issues, case studies, people and events in local to global contexts.
PSHE education is also important chance to give every child and young person an equal opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge they need to thrive now and in the future.
This includes helping them to deal with critical issues they face every day such as friendships, emotional wellbeing and change.
RSHE is creating an inclusive, safe and respectful school environment where bullying, sexual violence or sexual harassment is not tolerated. It also provides pupils with the knowledge that will enable them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing. It teaches children to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves and others safe and healthy. It prepares them for later life and future employment within British society.
The whole school curriculum operates at three levels and addresses pupils’ academic, personal and social development. The three individual elements of learning provide a different component to the education of every pupil. Intellectual, personal and social maturity will be the goal of these structured layers of learning at the school. There are three guiding elements to all aspects of our curriculum:
- Educational excellence:
- subject teaching which has depth and breadth and helps ensure pupils have the opportunity to access the highest levels of attainment.
- Character development:
- through the subject teaching pupils’ broader personal development is enhanced as part of a whole school approach.
- Service to communities:
- structured development of citizenship, social enterprise and service back into communities with ‘hands-on’ and participative learning.
Pupils learn to:
- Our aim is to ensure that curriculum choice in this subject matches their mainstream counterparts. It is vital that our engagement in the classroom not only covers the core components of the syllabus but also helps build contextual layers from a foundation level for our learners whose own experiences have significant gaps. In addition, a further aim is to broaden their knowledge of the society they live in whilst encouraging them to have the confidence to challenge viewpoints and the narrative of their own environment.
- Citizenship Studies curriculum aligns with a number of key elements of the schools strategic planning process. For our learners it is vital they are supported on their journey to help them become informed and responsible citizens.
- Our PSHE curriculum focusses on three core themes:
- Health and wellbeing
- Relationships
- Living in the wider world
Our PSHE and RSHE curriculum aims to enable students to become healthy, safe, independent, responsible members of society who demonstrate respect and tolerance and who are prepared to face and manage the challenges and opportunities of an ever-changing modern Britain.
The following principles underpin the Citizenship & PSHCE curriculum:
- essential subject knowledge and terminology is carefully sequenced year-on-year.
- key subject skills and subject concepts are introduced sequentially and logically.
- content and coverage is planned to enable progress to be demonstrated and measured.
- age related expectations can be defined (i.e., what subject learning should be mastered in each year).
- ‘catch-up and keep up’ is a driving principle of the curriculum design.
Year 7
Pupils build on the knowledge and understanding, skills, attributes and values they have acquired and developed during the primary phase. PSHE education acknowledges and addresses the changes that young people experience, beginning with transition to secondary school, the challenges of adolescence and their increasing independence.
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Relationships: Peer Relationships |
Managing Money | Healthy Well Being |
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| Online Safety and Healthy Lifestyle | Introduction to UK Politics |
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Year 8
Pupils will develop knowledge and skills which will equip them for the opportunities and challenges of life. Students learn to manage diverse relationships, their online lives, and the increasing influence of peers and contemporary issues in society.
| Relationship | Emotional & Physical Well-Being | Keeping Safe |
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| Financial Well-Being | Keeping Safe | UK Politics |
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Year 9
In Year 9 pupils begin their GCSE Citizenship Studies. Pupils gain a deeper knowledge of democracy, government and law, and develop skills to create sustained and reasoned arguments, presenting various viewpoints.
The first theme, Life in modern Britain, looks at the make-up and dynamics of contemporary society, what it means to be British, as well as the role of the media and the UK’s role on the world stage.
The second theme, Rights and responsibilities, looks at the nature of laws, rights and responsibilities within the UK and has a global aspect due to the nature of international laws, treaties and agreements by which the UK abides.
PSHE and RSHE education reflects the fact that students are moving towards an independent role in adult life, taking on greater responsibility for themselves and others.
| Life in Modern Britain | Life in Modern Britain | Life in Modern Britain |
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| Life in Modern Britain | Rights & Responsibilities | Rights & Responsibilities |
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Year 10
In Year 10 pupils sit their GCSE Citizenship exam. The second theme continues from Year 9, (Rights and responsibilities), looks at the nature of laws, rights and responsibilities within the UK and has a global aspect due to the nature of international laws, treaties and agreements by which the UK abides.
The third theme, Politics and participation, aims to give the student, an understanding of the political process, the knowledge and skills necessary to understand how to resolve issues, bring about change, and how the empowered citizen is at the heart of our society. Active Citizenship also motivate and enable young people to become thoughtful, active citizens. and plan practical citizenship actions to benefit society.
At key stage 4, students deepen knowledge and understanding within PSHE and RSHE, extend and rehearse skills, and further explore attitudes, values and attributes acquired during key stage 3.
| Rights & Responsibilities | Politics & Participation | Politics & Participation |
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| Politics & Participation and Active Citizenship | PSHE & RSHE | PSHE & RSHE |
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Year 11
Pupils are supported with revision skills before mock exams and guidance is provided for post 16 applications to support pupils next career pathway. At key stage 4, students deepen knowledge and understanding within PSHE and RSHE, extend and rehearse skills, and further explore attitudes, values and attributes acquired during key stage 3.
| Revision Skills | Post 16 | PSHE & RSHE |
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AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies 8100
Paper 1
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Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes Section A: Active Citizenship Section B: Politics & participation 50% of GCSE |
Question types: multiple-Choice, short answer, source-based questions, extended answer |
Paper 2
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Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes Section A: Life in Modern Britain Section B: Rights and Responsibilities 50% of GCSE |
Question types: multiple-Choice, short answer, source-based questions, extended answer |
At KS3, the Fairtrade tuck shop was created following a successful bid with Bolton council. The group selected Fairtrade to support the environment through their ethical products. The presentation was successful, and the council funded £500 to help set up their Fair-Trade tuck-shop. Each student was delegated a role which would develop their confidence, communication, and leadership skills. The Fair Treat Meeting takes place each week at lunch time.
Pupils are also encouraged to take part in active citizenship in the community. Over one hundred student volunteers headed to their local Bolton cemetery in order to ‘tidy up their community’. The pupils at Eden Boys School put our school’s ‘STAR’ values into action throughout the day as part of our Active Citizenship Project. Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect were all needed to get the job done, and done with the sort of reverence, dedication and community spirit that typifies the school community and Boltonians alike.
At KS4, pupils are invited to intervention sessions to consolidate their learning and prepare them for the GCSE examination.
Every week Youth Cabinet meeting takes place at lunch – discussing issues which affect young people in Bolton
An opportunity to visit London Parliament Trip and London Eye takes place in the Summer Term
