Overview
To provide students with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions in all aspects of their lives. To create a purposeful learning environment where there is an emphasis on success, to build on students strengths, interests and experiences. Through PDE students learn to become effective Citizens and to realize the importance of a healthy lifestyle, to develop enterprise and leadership skills through active participation. PDE encourages students to think creatively and critically throughout their learning experience. All students will sit a GCSE in Citizenship at the end of year 11 (Short Course).
Staff List
| Department staffing structure from September 11 |
| Head of PDE |
Miss Hector |
| Teacher of PDE (Assistant head) |
Miss Boller |
| Teacher of PDE |
Miss Mitchell |
| Teacher of PDE |
Miss Taylor |
Key Stage 3
At KS3 students learn:
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Year 7
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Year 8
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Year 9
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1
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Induction program & Careers Education
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Human Rights
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Government in the UK
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2
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Emotional & Physical Health Education
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DAT Education
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Rights and Responsibilities
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3
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Introduction to Citizenship
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Democracy and Justice
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Careers Education Guidance
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4
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Personal Safety
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Mix & Match: Citizenship Themes
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Migration, Diversity & Multiculturalism
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5
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SRE Education
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SRE and Health Education
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SRE and Health Education
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6
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Personal Finance
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Careers Education Guidance
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Begin the GCSE curriculum
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Key Stage 4
All students will complete a GCSE short course in Citizenship outline is below:
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YEAR
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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10
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Global Community Achieving Sustainability
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Global Community
The Economy at work
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Global Community
UK place in the world
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Human rights, communities and identities
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Coursework
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11
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A-Z of Citizenship
(Coursework mock up)
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Power politics and the media
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Culture, identity and multiculturalism
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Revision
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Study Leave
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6th Form
Please refer to the sixth form program
Homework Policy
KS3: Homework is clearly identified in each unit of work taught (there are six areas in total). There is an emphasis on preparation and research at key stage three. Keeping up to date with the news and topical issues is a focus.
KS4: Homework is clearly identified in each unit of work taught (there are five areas in total). Students also complete a piece of coursework, most of the preparation and activity needs to be completed outside of the lesson. Keeping up to date with the news and topical issues is a focus.
Marking Policy
The department follows the whole school marking policy which is included elsewhere.