Welcome to the Citizenship Department

Head of Department:                          Mrs V Stewart

What is it all about?

All students have one Citizenship lesson a week. The students Form Teacher deliver this lesson

The aim of this subject is to …..

“ help pupils to lead confident, healthy and responsible lives as individuals and members of society

• To help them live healthily and deal with the spiritual, moral and cultural issues they face as they approach adulthood
• To reflect on their experiences and how they are developing
• To understand and manage responsibly a wider range of relationships as they mature
• To show respect for the diversity of, and differences between people
• To develop well being and self esteem, encouraging belif in their ability to succeed
• Enabling them to take responsibility for their learning and future choice of courses and career”

QCA 2001

The Citizenship Department (formally known as PSHE) encompasses 3 areas:

Careers Education

Careers Co ordinator:                       Ms J England     

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Citizenship Education:

Citizenship Co ordinator:                   Mrs S Morgan

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Health Education

Health Education Co ordinator:          Miss K Ambrose

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