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Year 7 Curriculum plans

Term	What are we learning?	What Knowledge, Understanding and Skills will we gain?	What will excellence look like?	How will these be assessed?
Autumn	Mental Wellbeing	Students will be studying healthy lifestyles in relation to bullying; cyber-bullying, mental-health issues and self-esteem	Students can communicate?well thought out responses influenced by their personal experience and decision-making skills demonstrating ?knowledge and understanding of important?mental?health issues	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Autumn	Citizenship How does the political system work in the UK Citizenship	Students will acquire a sound knowledge and understanding of how the United Kingdom is governed and its political system. Students will study about the operation of Parliament and the monarch's role in the political system. Students also explore the voting and electoral system, the roles and responsibilities of MPs and how government is organised. Students also gain knowledge of how power is shared between Westminster and the devolved administrations.	Students can explain who runs the country, how Parliament works and how power is shared between Westminster and the devolved administrations. Students can explain the key differences between major political parties and how candidates are selected to stand for a constituency. Students can explain the process of forming a government including the role of the monarch. Students can describe the organisation of government administration into departments.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and tasks to assess students understanding of the subject.Students will be completing an end of unit assessment which will assess their knowledge and understanding of the unit.
Spring	Health and Prevention, Changing Adolescent Body	Students will be introduced to R.S.E. thinking about positive and negative relationships including consent, and the need for healthy sleep patterns and the process of going through puberty into adolescence.	Students can express well thought out responses to broaden their knowledge and understanding of important health issues. They can draw comparisons between different lifestyle choices and make judgements based on evidence of reasons for healthy and unhealthy lifestyle choices.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Spring	Lifestyle Choices	Students can express well thought out responses to broaden their knowledge of important health issues. They can make judgements based on evidence of reasons for unhealthy lifestyle choices such as smoking.	Students can communicate well thought out responses that demonstrate knowledge and understanding of important health issues. They can draw comparisons between different lifestyle choices and make personal judgements and decisions based on the evidence of reasons for healthy and unhealthy lifestyle choices.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Summer	Citizenship Liberties Enjoyed by British Citizens and Identities in the United Kingdom	Students will gain knowledge of the key principles and values that underpin British society (democracy, the rule of law and individual liberty). Students will gain knowledge of what we mean by national identity and multiple identities. Students will gain knowledge of why these liberties are seen as essential to a functioning democracy and are intended to ensure that citizens are able to express themselves freely and participate in public life without fear of repression or persecution. This unit also prepares students to engage in civic life. It helps them to understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens.	Students can define the key values of British society. Students can define what we mean by identities and how we can have multiple identities. Students can explain why these liberties are so important to be a fully functioning citizen and how this can prepare them to engage in civic life.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and alongside class activities that will assess students’ understanding of the subject.
Summer	Online and Media – Send Me A Pic?	Students will be able to spot the signs of manipulative, pressurising and abusive behaviour and helps them develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to identify risk online and access help when they need it.	Students will present clear understanding of healthy and unhealthy relationships. They will be able to articulate how to respond to pressure and coercion and where they can get further help with confidence.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Summer	LGBTQ+	Students will learn about LGBTQ+ with a focus on hate crime and how to cover the subject matter appropriately	Students will communicate well thought out responses, make informed judgements and use personal experience to demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the difficulties faced by LGBTQ+ community.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to
Summer	Relationships Scenarios	Students will discuss case studies and offer advice in a variety of different roles and situations. Students will be presented with a variety of scenarios around respectful relationships. The key skills students will use will be their communication and decision skills. Tasks presented to students will capture their understanding of where to get help, how to help others and an awareness of respectful and disrespectful.	Students will communicate well thought out responses, make informed judgements and use personal experience to demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of how they would deal with the scenarios presented.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.

Year 8 Curriculum plans

Term	What are we learning?	What Knowledge, Understanding and Skills will we gain?	What will excellence look like?	How will these be assessed?
Autumn	Risk Taking Behaviour	Students will be developing their knowledge in the topics of Healthy Eating, Internet Safety, Alcohol Misuse, Gambling and the links to Homelessness.	Students will communicate well thought out responses which demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the importance of risk taking and personal decision making, on their health, safety and future lives. Students will also consider how willingness to help others question their decision making and take personal circumstances into account can show empathy in difficult situations	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Autumn	Citizenship What is crime and the law	In this unit students will consider what crime is and why people might commit a crime. They will consider the difference between right and wrong. Students will differentiate between civil and criminal law. Students will look at the role of the police, their part in the justice system and how they are able to tackle crime. Students will also be able to define what a law is and how it affects us. Students will learn about the application of minimum age restrictions in the UK and at what age a person can do age restricted activities. Finally students will explore the role of the youth court and how young people are treated within the Criminal Justice System. Students will be able to identify a range of people who work within the Criminal Justice System and will explain how they support young people who committed crimes.	Students will be able to define what crime and the law are. They are able to make a difference between a criminal and civil law. They can use case studies and through those studies they can explain the role of the police and Criminal Justice System. They can explain why young people are treated differently in the criminal justice system. Students are able to develop and articulate perceptive views on youth crime issues and participate in a structured debate regarding youth crime and punishment; with confidence to their peers and teacher.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and tasks to assess students understanding of the subject. Students will be completing an end of unit assessment which will assess their knowledge and understanding of the unit.
Spring	Relationship and Sex Education	Students will focus on sexual orientation, consent and menstrual well-being with a view to recognising the characteristics and positive aspects of healthy one-to-one intimate relationships	Students will communicate well thought out responses which demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the importance of healthy relationships, a particular focus on independent thought and personal decision making skills will be encouraged.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Spring	Positive Relationships	Students will be studying personal relationships with regard to family life; divorce, domestic abuse and exploitation, concerning issues and lifestyle choices around both positive and negative relationships.	Students will communicate well thought out responses which demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the importance of positive relationships and how personal circumstances and experience could affect their decision making skills.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Summer	Citizenship The Operation of Our Parliament	Students will find out what is the difference between government and parliament, about parliamentary functions and consider whether there are enough checks on the prime minister. Students will try to find the answer for the following questions: ‘What is the link between Parliament and democracy?’, ‘What is Parliament’s purpose?’ ‘How are the UK Parliament and government organised?’, ‘Are there enough checks on the prime minister?’ Students will gain an understanding of how laws are made. They will learn about how the Parliament is responsible for making laws that affect our daily lives, and learning about the parliamentary process helps us understand how these laws are created and implemented. By learning about Parliament, students will become more informed and engaged citizens, and participate in the democratic process.	Students can answer all the main questions from this unit in a sophisticated way. Students can explain the link between Parliament and democracy. Students can describe the purpose of Parliament and how it is organised. Students can fully explain how laws are made and how they can affect our daily lives.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and alongside class activities that will assess students’ understanding of the subject.
Summer	Citizenship How does the media affect us?	This unit is going to give students the knowledge and understanding of the role of media and free press in a democratic society. It will explore the different forms of media and their impact on society, as well as the importance of freedom of the press in promoting transparency and accountability. Students will understand the different forms of media and their impact on society.	Students can list all the different forms of media. Students can explain fully how these different forms of media can impact and affect our daily lives. Students can explain what the role of media is and why it is important to have a free press.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and alongside class activities that will assess students’ understanding of the subject.
Summer	Smoking and Vaping	Students will focus on the dangers of vaping and addictive behaviours.	Students will communicate well thought out responses which demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the importance of risk taking and personal decision making.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Summer	Relationships – It’s Not Ok	During this unit students will discuss case studies and offer advice in a variety of different roles and situations. Students will use their decision making skills to support their prior knowledge of setting relationship boundaries and identifying negative behaviours.	Students will express well thought out responses which demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the importance of ‘risk taking and personal decision making’, on their health, safety and future lives. A willingness to help others question their decision making and take personal circumstances into account.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.

Year 9 Curriculum plans

Term	What are we learning?	What Knowledge, Understanding and Skills will we gain?	What will excellence look like?	How will these be assessed?
Autumn	Healthy Relationships	Students will learn about all types of positive and healthy sexual relationships, gaining a specific understanding of the UK Law and young adults consenting to sexual activity, peer on peer abuse and unhealthy coping strategies.	Students will be fully informed of the laws in the UK that protect young people from exploitation and how they are often underestimated and misunderstood in relation to charges and criminal convictions. Students will communicate clear responses to the subject matter and use decision making skills alongside personal experience to make informed judgements.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Autumn	Citizenship How can citizens make a difference?	Students will be exploring what rights people are entitled to and how these change over time. Students will be able to define what pressure groups, charities and NGOs are. Students will be investigating case studies and think about the different issues that these groups deal with. Students will also investigate local charities and their work in the local community. Students will also develop their knowledge on how young people can make a difference in their communities and investigate the role of the Youth Parliament. Students will finally take part in a citizenship project, where they will choose a local issue and will plan a citizenship action project. They will also try to put it into action and will reflect on the effectiveness of the project.	Students develop an interest in participating in a project that they can take with them into adulthood. They are able to plan and carry out actions aimed at improving or influencing the community. Students can describe different ways in which a citizen can contribute to the improvement of his or her community. Students have a secure knowledge and understanding of what charities, NGOs and pressure groups are. They develop skills such as being able to use a range of strategies, weigh evidence, make persuasive arguments and evaluate different ways that citizens can act together to contribute to society.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and tasks to assess students understanding of the subject. Students will also be assessed at the end of the unit. They will also take part in their citizenship project and this will be assessed by the teacher. Students will need to be able to explain the roles of citizens and be able to come up with a plan for a project that deals with problems and issues in the local community that can be addressed. Students will be able to express an informed opinion about their own role and impact of the activities they have undertaken. They can explain and begin to evaluate the impact of the actions that they have completed
Spring	Health and Wellbeing	Students will study physical health and well-being in relation to choices around substance misuse, addiction and more specifically the dangers of ‘legal highs'. This unit will look at the coping strategies that could be used by young people and offers more positive solutions	Students will be confident in communicating and providing advice and support in a classroom situation leading to enhanced understanding in the wider world. Students will be respectful of the differences of others and show a good moral compass during this work. Students will use decision making skills alongside personal experience to make informed decisions.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to
Spring	Healthy Sexual Relationships	Students will be encouraged to provide thought out responses to broaden their knowledge and understanding of important relationship issues, with a focus upon the UK Law and the legislation around ‘sexting’ and image sharing, grooming and peer on peer abuse and HIV and Aids, with regards to the importance of safe sex and protection from diseases.	Students can identify and communicate wider social links and question the role of the media and social stigma of some sexual diseases, compared with others. They can understand how medical advances in modern treatment have affected sexually transmitted diseases.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Summer	Citizenship Finance	The aim of this citizenship finance unit is to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed financial decisions. Students will explain how we can stay in control of our money and how can we save money. Students will learn about basic financial concepts, such as budgeting, saving, investing, and credit management. They will also learn about consumer rights and responsibilities, as well as the role of financial institutions and regulations in the economy.	By the end of the unit, students will be equipped with the tools they need to manage their own finances and contribute to a healthy and prosperous economy. Students will be able to make informed decisions and can fully explain how they can stay in control of their money now and later on in their life. Students will gain knowledge of how to keep their money safe from online crimes. Students can confidently define financial concepts and also be aware of their rights and responsibilities in regards to their financial situation.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and alongside class activities that will assess students’ understanding of the subject. Students will also complete an end of unit test that will assess their knowledge and understanding of key concepts and ideas from this unit.
Summer	First Aid and Personal Safety	Students will learn CPR and how to deal with emergency first aid situations; then extend the first aid theme to incorporate how to deal with Knife Crime, in a ‘stabbing’ scenario and the links to having an awareness of County Lines Drug gangs.	Students will communicate well thought out responses which will demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the ways in which they can deal with specific issues.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Summer	Relationship Scenarios	Students will use their debating skills to discuss an array of different scenarios they are presented with. Students will use their communication, decision making skills and empathy to make informed judgements about the various situations.	Students will be confident in providing advice and support in a classroom situation leading to enhanced understanding in the wider world. Students will be respectful of the differences of others and show a good moral compass during this work. Students will be able to justify their views maturely and demonstrate a range of strategies to manage peer influence and pressure.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions and homework reflections.

Year 10 Curriculum plans

Term	What are we learning?	What Knowledge, Understanding and Skills will we gain?	What will excellence look like?	How will these be assessed?
Autumn	Online Safety	Students will be looking at how to keep themselves and others safe online, they will discuss their digital footprint and how to protect themselves from online harm.	Students will be confident in providing advice and support in a classroom situation leading to enhanced understanding in the wider world. Students will be respectful of the differences of others and show a good moral compass during this work. Students will be able to justify their views maturely and demonstrate a range of strategies to manage peer influence and pressure.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Autumn	Health and Sexual Relationships	Students will further extend their knowledge of healthy relationships, with an understanding of the long term-effects of good health on family planning and fertility. The reasons for delaying parenthood and the issues and controversies around the following topics: Teen Parenting, Abortion and Fertility Health. Students will also look at Cancer Awareness (Checks).	Students can communicate well thought out responses to broaden their knowledge and understanding of important health issues in relation to their future lives and families. They can draw comparisons between different lifestyle choices and make judgements based on evidence of reasons for negative risk-taking lifestyle behaviours. They can express empathy for young adults who find themselves in difficult situations and know where to seek guidance for any concerns in these areas.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Spring	Citizenship Rules and Law (Discrimination)	Students will study the nature of rules and laws in helping society deal with complex problems of fairness, justice and discrimination. Students will gain knowledge of the fundamental principles of law. Students will learn about how a law is created and passed. Students will learn about the history of United Nations and what the Universal Declaration of Human rights are and how they set out basic human rights that everyone is entitled to. Students will gain an understanding of the operation of the justice system, including the role of the police and the operation of courts and tribunals. Students will gain knowledge of how the different criminal and civil courts work.	Students will be able to define what rules and the law are. Students will be able to make a difference between a criminal and civil law. Students can explain how new Bills are introduced into the Parliament in order to bring about changes in the law. Students can explain all stages of a Bill and how it goes to the queen or king to be ‘signed’. Students can explain the operation of the justice system such as the role and powers of the police, judiciary, the roles of legal representativies and how the different criminal and civil courts work.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and tasks to assess students’ understanding of the subject. Students will be completing an end of unit assessment which will assess their knowledge and understanding of the unit.
Spring	Relationships	Students will be looking at different relationships and use their decision making skills alongside listening, communication and independent thought to make informed judgements. Students will be able to assess the relative risks of different personal and social harms.	Students will be confident in providing advice and support in a classroom situation leading to enhanced understanding. Students will be respectful of the differences of others and show a good moral compass during this work.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Summer	Careers Preparing for Work Experience	Students will use Unifrog to complete personality profiles to identify their strengths and weaknesses alongside familiarising themselves with interview technique, creating CVs and cover letters.	Students will successfully research appropriate opportunities and put this into practice when applying for and securing an appropriate work experience placement.	Students can articulate their strengths and weaknesses and reflect on what they have learnt following the work experience placement.
Summer	Risk Taking Behaviours	Students will review risk taking behaviours in order to make well informed decisions related to personal and social harm. Students will also consider how good mental health and stress busting techniques will help them as they approach the mock exam series.	Students will be confident in providing advice and support in a classroom situation leading to enhanced understanding in the wider world. Students will be respectful of the differences of others and show a good moral compass during this work. Students will be able to justify their views maturely and demonstrate a range of strategies to manage peer influence and pressure.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.

Year 11 Curriculum plans

Term	What are we learning?	What Knowledge, Understanding and Skills will we gain?	What will excellence look like?	How will these be assessed?
Autumn	Citizenship Finances	Students will study finances, fraud, budgeting and the dangers of online gambling and other risks.	Students will be able to communicate and explain how a range of factors can influence lifestyle choices and how to manage these as they become more independent. They should be able to confidently identify potential barriers and articulate competent reasoning about the risks of external influences.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Autumn	Healthy Lifestyles	Students will be encouraged to provide thought out responses to broaden their knowledge and understanding of important relationship issues, with a focus upon the topics of: Controlling Relationships, Honour Based Abuse, Sex and the Media, Sexual Violence, Pornography and Rape.	Students can communicate knowledge and understanding of the challenges they will face during Year 11. Students will use decision making skills alongside personal experience to make informed judgements.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Spring	Citizenship Our Forms of Governance	Students will look at parliamentary democracy and the key elements of the constitution of the United Kingdom, including the power of government, the role of citizens and Parliament in holding those in power to account, and the different roles of the executive, legislature and judiciary. Students will gain knowledge of how Parliament works, the role of MPs, the ceremonial roles and key parliamentary roles.	Students can describe the key concepts of democracy and can name different forms of democracy. Students can confidently describe the value that underpin democracy such as rights/responsibilities/freedoms/equality and rule of law. Students can name the institutions of the British constitution and explain the relationships between these institutions. Students can explain one key element of the British constitution in details and this is the ‘separation of powers’. Students can explain in detail how the Parliament works such as scrutinising government, PMQs and committees. Students can describe what the role of the MPs are such as representing their constituencies, scrutinising legislation. Students can also describe in detail what are the ceremonial and key parliamentary roles.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Spring	Healthy Relationships with Yourself	Students further develop their self-awareness skills by responding to situations around consent, healthy eating and managing stress as they approach the end of Key Stage Four.	Students can communicate well thought out responses to explain their viewpoint. Students will use decision making skills alongside personal experience to make informed judgements.	The teacher will assess the students through their contribution to class discussions alongside class and homework reflections on the subject matters they have been exposed to.
Summer	Citizenship Key Elements of Our Constitution	Students will gain knowledge and understanding of electoral systems, forms of government, and diverse identities beyond the United Kingdom. Students will learn about the different electoral systems used in the UK and in other countries, as well as the actions citizens can take to influence decisions at local, national, and international levels. They will also study various forms of government, both democratic and non-democratic, and the importance of mutual respect and understanding in diverse societies.	Students can define different forms of electoral systems. They can also confidently describe how these systems work and able to compare them to the systems used in the UK. Students can identify advantages and disadvantages of these electoral systems. Students can also explain the difference between democratic and non-democratic forms of government. They can identify the differences and similarities between these forms of government. Students can confidently use examples of countries for democratic and non-democratic forms of government.	Formative assessment: Teacher uses different strategies during discussion and tasks to assess students’ understanding of the subject.
Summer	Revision Techniques	Students are given the opportunity to hone their revision skills with support from their teachers in order to help with exam stress and time management.	Students are focused on achieving their goals and striving for the best possible outcomes.

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