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 realise 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 2012 |
| Head of PDE |
Miss Hector |
| Teacher of PDE (NQT) |
Miss Akinbode |
| Teacher of PDE (NQT) |
Miss Butler |
| Teacher of PDE (Head of Media Studies) |
Mr Lawes |
| Teacher of PDE (Head of Social Science) |
Mrs Quail |
| Teacher of PDE (Head of Year 10) |
Miss Duncan |
| Teacher of PDE |
Mr Sturdy |
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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Rights & Responsibilities - Crime Unit
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2
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Introduction to Citizenship
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Democracy and Justice
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Migration, Diversity & Multiculturalism
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3
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Emotional & Physical Health Education
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Drugs and Alcohol Education (DAT)
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Careers Education Guidance
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4
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Alcohol Unit
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Mix & Match: Citizenship Themes
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Government in the UK
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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 Safety
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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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6
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7 |
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10
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Global Community Achieving Sustainability
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Straightalking |
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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PSHE SRE DAY
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11
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A-Z of Citizenship
(Coursework mock up)
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GCSE Short Course Coursework (pt2) |
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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Study Leave |
6th Form
Please refer to the sixth form program
Homework Policy
KS3: Extended homework is clearly identified for each unit of work taught (there are six areas in total). There is an emphasis on preparation and research at key stage three. Tasks tend to have a community focus and involve students completing a variety of activities based around Citizenship.
KS4: Homework is clearly identified in each unit of work taught (there are six areas in total). Students also complete a piece of coursework. Keeping up to date with the news and topical issues is a focus.
Marking Policy
The department follows the whole school marking policy and has a separate department policy which staff follow. There is a marking rota in the department.