This half term we are focussing on our second theme, Relationships. The programme consists of Education for life lessons, tutor sessions and assemblies which will be underpinned by our Rights Respecting Ethos.
All Year groups - Tutor Sessions
This half term, all students will be looking at a variety of whole school and national events that link into the theme of Relationships.
Rights Respecting Schools - These sessions will explore our Whole School Rights Respecting Charter. All staff and students have already had the opportunity to vote on the top 5 rights of the child that we will focus on as a school community this year these are:
British Values and Diversity with a focus on life in Modern Britain
Remembrance Day - students will learn about remembrance day and what it represents. A two minute silence will also be observed on Friday 10th November.
Anti-Bullying week - During the week of 13th November, students will partake in a survey amongst other activities, including Odd Sock Day
Basics Food Bank Appeal - This a whole school community event where we ask staff and students to donate food to local families in need this Christmas.
Christmas Cards for Care homes - students will be able to create and write cards that will be sent to the local care homes.
Please see below for a brief outline of what each year group will be studying in their Education for Life lessons and Tutor sessions this half term:
Year 7: No Outsiders - Diversity, Prejudice & Discrimination & Bullying
In this unit, Students will explore the benefits of living in a diverse society and the importance of celebrating differences. Students will study prejudice and discrimination by studying different types of prejudices that people hold. We will investigate the consequences of prejudice and discrimination by exploring hate crimes in the UK. Finally, students will look into the issue of bullying and encourage a collective responsibility to ensure this does not take place within our local community and beyond.
Year 8: No Outsiders - Prejudice & Discrimination
In this unit, students will explore what it means to be part of a fair and equal society. Students will study prejudice and discrimination in relation to gender, sexuality and race. The aim of the unit is to ensure students have an understanding of their own rights as well as encouraging them to become active global citizens who will promote fairness, equality and cohesion in society.
Year 9: Respectful Relationships
In this unit students will be exploring the concepts of marriage and divorce. Students will begin thinking about what they look for in a partner, religious views on marriage, different types of marriage ceremonies, same sex marriage, forced marriage, relationship break-down and divorce. Students will explore these concepts from different religious perspectives and have the opportunity to form their own views and opinions.
Year 10: Family Matters
In this unit students will explore and discuss issues relating to the family; parenthood; unwanted pregnancy; abortion, adoption and fostering; fertility treatments with a focus on IVF. Students will be encouraged to form their own opinions on the ethical issues discussed whilst also considering the views of others and religious believers. Students will also sensitively explore loss, grief and bereavement as well as topics with a focus on coercive control including domestic abuse, grooming, exploitation and gangs.
Year 11: Communication in relationships
This unit builds upon students prior learning in relationships and focuses on effective and positive communication. Students will be exploring how to foster positive and healthy relationships by examining how to handle unwanted attention, unhealthy and exploitative relationships such as stalking and sexual harassment, and the support available for this.
