Welcome to the Citizenship and PSHEE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) Department

Subject Leader

Bonita Bridges

Teachers

Vanessa Clark  Maura Corcoran     Matthew Abbott   Jane Wybron  Fiona Gray  Lesley Peachey  
Janek Maciejewski  Sarah Ingleby  Daniela Piroddi  Bill Bushell  Rebecca Raynor  
Annalise McIver  Christine Boyd  Nicci Aldridge  Allan Cairns  Matthew Barrett  Sylvia Patchett

Subject Overview
Teaching Aims and Objectives
Course Information
Marking and Assessment
Homework Policy
Examinations
Department Resources
Department Policies

Subject Overview

‘Citizenship and PSHEE (personal, social, health, economic education at Waddesdon Church of England School provides a vital foundation for the personal development of young people preparing them for adult life’.

Citizenship at Waddesdon School gives students a voice, an opportunity to learn about global issues and the basis for adult life. It promotes their spiritual, moral social and cultural development, making them more self-confident and responsible both in and beyond the classroom. It encourages pupils to play a helpful part in the life of their schools, neighbourhoods, community and the wider world. It also teaches them about our economy and democratic institutions and values, encouraging respect for different national, religious and ethnic identities, and develops pupils’ ability to reflect on issues and take part in discussions.

PSHEE equips children and young people with the knowledge, understanding, attitudes and practical skills to live healthy, safe, productive, fulfilled, capable and responsible lives. The delivery of PSHEE contributes to children and young people becoming effective at making life transitions, learning in a positive way, understanding career choices and managing their future finances effectively. PSHEE aims to develop confident young people who are able to make the most of their abilities.

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Teaching Aims and Objectives

Citizenship and PSHE education requires an approach to learning and teaching that is active and emphasises learning by doing, using discussion and debates to be interactive in the classroom. Pupils are encouraged to think for themselves using critical thinking skills, and thus ensuring that pupils have a say and are able to participate fully. Cooperation and group work is encouraged through the collaboration of sessions.

Students are able to develop their citizenship and PSHE education through active involvement. Discussions, debates and participation in school and community life enable students to understand the link between Citizenship, PSHE and their role as a citizen.

Citizenship and PSHE can help with pupils’ personal development in the following ways:

  • Understanding their role as an individual in society
  • Enabling them to express their personal views and opinions
  • Developing their self concept/self awareness
  • Understanding issues concerning personal health, welfare and relationships at a significant time in their personal development

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Course Information

Citizenship and PSHE lessons are timetabled at Key Stage 3 and 4 and forms a substantial part of the Key Stage 5 General Studies Programme.

Citizenship and PSHE is currently delivered to all year groups by a dedicated team of staff. This specialist team take an active role in the monitoring, evaluation, teaching and learning of the programme to the standards required. Staff are experienced in delivering a wide range of topics included in the programme. Their passion and expertise in their specialist subject is linked to the delivery of the programme.

Each year group participates in a series of three conferences entitled Successful Learning.

Citizenship Programmes of Study

Year 7

Year 7 follow an induction course; Groups are taught the following topics in a rota of lessons:
  • Waddesdon Expectations: Meeting the Headmaster
  • Introduction to The Waddesdon Way
  • Introduction to Homework
  • Introduction to the Library
  • Introduction to Successful Learning

How is Our Country Run?

  • The Role of the Queen
  • The Role of the Prime Minister?
  • What is Parliament?
  • The Democratic Right to Vote
  • How do we make laws?

Understanding Yourself and Developing Relationships

  • Improving Self-Esteem
  • Friendship and families
  • How to Deal with Bullying
  • My Role in School; The Waddesdon Way
  • Emotional changes during puberty
  • Hygeine

Citizenship and Me

This topic should cover the students’ perception of:

  • What constitutes a ‘good’ person?
  • Right and wrong. Important values
  • What is a Citizen?
  • What Makes a Good Citizen?
  • Living in a diverse society
  • Celebrating cultural ideals
  • Life in their Community
  • Future Personal Commitments

Health and Safety

  • Personal Safety
  • Internet Safety
  • Drugs (Smoking, Drinking and Drugs)
  • Risks
  • Staying Healthy
  • Street Crime

Economic Well-being and Careers Education

  • Consumerism
  • Enterprise Opportunities

Successful Learning (3 Sessions):

The Waddesdon Way

  • OARR
  • Homework and Organisation
  • How to take Notes
  • Paragraph Writing
  • Our Amazing Brain and Multiple Intelligences
  • Learning Styles

Active Citizenship:Christmas Shoebox Appeal


Students will participate in the annual collection and promotion of Christmas shoe boxes for disadvantaged children across the world. Year 7 students work alongside 6th form students collecting, decorating and packing boxes ready for distribution.

Year 8

Crime and Punishment
  • Criminal and Civil Law
  • How do we sentence people
  • Youth Crime
  • Innocent until Proven Guilty
  • What are our Human Rights?
Healthy Living: We are What We Eat
  • Eating Disorders
  • Balanced Diets
  • Should the Government Control What We Eat?
  • Body image and the media
  • Understanding Healthy Schools
  • Fodo and Emotions
Living in a diverse society
  • Who am I? English, British or European
  • Looking at different nationalities
  • Undertstanding other cultures, beliefs and values
  • Accepting diversity
  • Living in a multicultured society
 Personal Wellbeing: Life Skills
  • Peer pressure
  • Confidence and assertiveness
  • Positive Decision Making
  • Choices and consequences
  • Planning for your future - careers education
Peer Education

6th Form Students work with year 8 students to highlight and raise awareness of the dangers of drugs.
Year 8 Options and Careers Conference Successful Learning(4 Sessions): The Year of Knowledge
  • Review of Year 7
  • The Amazing Brain Revisited
  • How to Read: Scanning, Skimming, Intensive Reading
  • How to Review
  • Goals and Target-Setting
Media and theEnvironment
  • The State of the Environment
  • Recent Issues
  • Making the news
  • Understanding the Media
  • ICT & Presentation Skills

Year 9

Animals in Society

  • Animal Testing - Is it really neccessary?
  • Pet or Dinner?
  • Animal Cruelty
  • Working Animals
  • Animals Supporting Humans

Consumerism and its impact on the Evironment

  • The consumer as a global citizen
  • Carbon Footprint
  • Going Green

Sex Emotions and Relationships

  • Family Issues
  • Peer Pressure
  • Developing Relationships
  • Contraceptives
  • Sexual Health
  • Sex and the law
  • Choices and consequences
  • Teenage Parents

Global Issues and Organisations

  • Fair Trade
  • Understanding Charities
  • The European Union
  • Human Rights
  • The Common Wealth
  • Understanding Charities
  • Poverty - Can we make a difference?

Safety and Wellbeing

  • Peer Pressure
  • Drugs and Alcohol
  • Youth Crime
  • Online Bullying
  • Safety on the Streets
  • Working with the Police

Working Life

  • Skills and Qualities
  • Choices
  • Succeeding in the Job Market

Government

  • Government Priorities and Decision Making
  • Forms of Government
  • The House of Commons
  • The House of Lords
  • Parliament
  • Understanding the Election Process
  

Successful Learning(3 Sessions)


Sharing Knowledge
  • Review of the Successful Learning Programme
  • Active Learning
  • My Fantastic Memory
  • The Importance of Positive Thinking

Young Enterprise


  • Managing Money
  • Wants and Needs
  • Business and Enterprise
  • Careers Education
  • Economic Wellbeing

Year 10

Model United Nations General Assembly (MUNGA)

MUNGA Conference in February, focussing on:
  • What is the United Nations
  • How to Write a Resolution
  • Details of Different Nation States
  • How to Lobby for change
  • Public Speaking Skills
  • Researching and Understanding Information
  • Team Work
  • Campaigning for Change

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers

Students explore the 7 Habits programme, working through a series of habits. Each habit highlights how we react to certain situations and helps students to overcome negative approaches to life.

Responsibilities, Rights and Diversity

  • Dealing with Discrimination
  • Challenging Racism
  • Sharing the Community
  • Celebrating Difference
  • Rights and Responsibilities

Healthy Living

  • Stages of independence
  • Decision making and responsibility
  • Accepting others
  • Making choices
  • Emotional changes
  • Understanding relationships

Media - Producing the News

What is the role of the Media in Society?

  • Free Speech / Privacy Rights
  • Entertainment
  • Information and Education
  • Propaganda
  • Public Opinion

Community Safety

  • Knife Crime
  • Dangerous Driving
  • Actions and Consequences
  • Police Support
  • Cyber Bullying

Successful Learning(3 Sessions): Reality and Responsibility

  • Understanding How We Learn and How to Succeed
  • Mind Mapping
  • Study Less; Learn More
  • Making My Memory Work

Year 11

Global Communities

  • Europe; who decides?
  • Why was the EU formed?
  • What does the EU do?
  • What impact does the EU have on you?

Party Time

  • Drugs Education
  • Living with Alcohol
  • Peer Pressure
  • Road Safety

Life Management

  • Life Choices
  • Personal Decisions
  • Sex Education
  • Relationships
  • Sexual Health

World of Work

    Work Experience Week (October). Students will go out on placement gaining a week of work experience

Careers & Opportunities

  • Life as a Tax Payer
  • Understanding National Insurance Contributions
  • Benefits and Support
  • Health and aSafety in the Workplace
  • Post 16 Opportunities
  • Rights and Responsibilities

Successful Learning (3-4 Sessions):

Run The Race (The Final Lap)
  • Target-Setting and Your Personal Profile
  • OARR and Time Management
  • Coursework and Revision
  • Preparing For Examinations