Managing change –

Strengthening Minds

programme

You will learn to make a great start at secondary school and how to be an

effective learner to ensure you are successful. You will learn how to manage new situa:ons, new challenges, and big emo:ons more effectively.

You will understand and be able to use the key words we have learnt correctly. You will be able to explain how your learning in the classroom helps to prepare you for secondary school and your life in the wider world both now and in the future. You will feel empowered to be able to manage the changes that are happening, which will

support your learning in other lessons, as you can regulate your own responses to the changes and implement the strategies we prac:ce.

You will demonstrate maturity, kindness, and an interest to develop

yourself.

Low stakes quizzes

In-class practice

Instant feedback

You will learn the five British Values and be able to define and explain them accurately. You will learn how the British Values underpin and enhance our society. You will learn how the values ensure all people in Britain feel included and respected, and how they contribute to community cohesion. You will learn how the values help us to engage with all people in society to create a fairer, kinder society and ensure we celebrate our similarities more than our differences. 

You will understand other people’s perspectives, the law, and how to communicate our different points of view with sensitivity.   

You will develop your debating and evaluation skills, your source analysis skills, your interpretation skills, and compose extended writing pieces. 

You will understand the key terms we learn and how to use them effectively in sentences. You will be able to recognise and dispel misinformation and misunderstandings. You will be able to apply your learning to the wider world.  

You will confidently recite the five British Values and be able to explain their relevance in our society. You will be able to discuss examples and form opinions, whilst also being able to devise a two-sided response having considered other people’s opinions.  

Instant feedback  

MCQ  

Questioning  

Written work in the lesson  

Whole Class Feedback  

Self-evaluation 

You will learn about the expected changes both male bodies and female bodies go through during puberty. You will learn about the hormonal changes and the need to better care for your wellbeing and personal hygiene. You will understand how our friendships, emotions and physical health can be affected by hormonal changes, and how to better recognise these changes so you can make good choices to care for yourself. 

You will develop your discussing, evaluating, and self-reflection skills. 

You will understand the key terms we learn and how to use them effectively in sentences. You will be able to recognise and dispel misinformation and misunderstandings about puberty. You will be able to discuss your new learning with clarity, accuracy, and confidence, as you will feel empowered by the knowledge and less embarrassed due to the academic and scientific nature of the learning.  

Instant feedback  

MCQ  

Questioning  

Written work in the lesson  

Whole Class Feedback  

Self-evaluation 

Setting Goals 

(Living in the Wider World) 

You will show your skills of understanding the key concepts, investigating different scenarios and possible outcomes to create and compose successful action plans. You will be able to articulate and explain your aspirations during discussions.

You will complete the learning activities with dedication and accuracy, striving to complete the extension and challenge tasks. You will understand the key terms we learn and how to use them effectively in sentences. You will produce thorough and precise plans for your future planning. You will be able to apply your learning to the wider world.    

You will confidently recite key knowledge, such as what you will need to do to ensure you achieve your aspirations in life, both academically and socially.

Instant feedback    

MCQ    

Teacher questioning    

Written work in the lesson    

Whole Class Feedback

Online and offline risks 

(Relationships and Living in the Wider World) 

You will gain knowledge about your personal safety, what this means and what it looks like in practice. You will understand what safer internet usage is and why there are age restrictions on apps as well as be able to recall this key information. You will understand the law surrounding general age restrictions including buying and consuming alcohol, buying and using vapes and cigarettes, and the long-term effects of these substances. You will be empowered to feel able to withstand peer pressure, manage your in real life friendships, and know what an appropriate online friendship should look like. You will be able to explain what grooming is and be equipped with the knowledge and skills to spot scams online and in apps. You will understand how gambling becomes addictive and the negative effects in can have on your life. You will know who to get help from if you ever find yourself in a situation that we have learnt about.  

You will employ your active listening skills and discuss and debate with respect and kindness. You will use your skills of oracy to demonstrate your understanding of the key concepts. You will investigate different scenarios and possible outcomes to create and compose thoughtful responses that are accurate and assertive. You will be able to articulate and explain your ideas through self-reflection and by evaluating, justifying, and critiquing other people’s opinions.

You will complete the learning activities with dedication and accuracy, striving to complete the extension and challenge tasks. You will understand the key terms we learn and how to use them effectively in sentences. You will produce thorough and precise responses to the scenarios we investigate and demonstrate care and consideration for the people we read about, making connections to how the situation could occur in real life. You will be able to apply your learning to the wider world.    

You will confidently recite key knowledge, such as how to stay safe, who to ask for help, and how to be assertive in situations.

Instant feedback    

MCQ    

Teacher questioning    

Written work in the lesson    

Whole Class Feedback 

You will learn the five British Values and

how they underpin our society. You will learn how the values ensure all people in Britain feel included and respected. You will learn how the values help us to engage

with all people in society to create a fairer, kinder society and ensure more

community cohesion.

You will understand the key terms we learn and

how to use them effectively in sentences. You will be able to recognise and dispel misinformation and

misunderstandings. You will be able to apply your

learning to the wider world.

You will confidently recite the five British Values

and be able to explain their relevance in our

society. You will be able to discuss examples and

form opinions, whilst also being able to devise a

two-sided response having considered other

people’s opinions.

Low stakes quizzes

In-class practice

Instant feedback

You will learn the key information and application of the Equality Act 2010 and the link to British Values. You will know the nine Protected Characteristics, which ones are specific Hate Crimes, and how we can challenge discrimination in our society. You will understand how the legislation underpins and enhances our society to protect individuals and groups within the UK.  You will understand how you can be held to account, what discrimination can be, how victims feel, and how to be more inclusive. You will understand how to discuss our differences with sensitivity.   

You will build on your debating skills, analyse sources and scenarios, and use your interpretation skills. You will employ your ethical and moral reflection skills and compose extended writing pieces. You will use empathy and respect throughout your responses, spoken and written.  

You will understand and be able to recall the key information about discrimination and the Equality Act 2010. You will understand the key terms we learn and how to use them appropriately in sentences. You will be able to recognise and dispel misinformation and misunderstandings linked to the Protected Characteristics.  

You will be able to articulate your thoughts using subject-specific language and write extended answers showing two opposing points of view plus your own conclusion. You will be able to explain how your learning in the classroom links to the wider world and your life in the future. 

Instant feedback  

MCQ  

Questioning  

Written work in the lesson  

Whole Class Feedback  

Self-evaluation 

You will learn about the sustenance needs our bodies have as they grow and how to make good choices to be healthy and stay well. You will learn about how our bodies use food for energy and how to ensure we have a good balance of vitamins and minerals from the foods we eat. You will understand how to construct a meal to sustain ourselves appropriately and how all food types are important in our diet, but that some should be eaten in moderation to ensure a healthy lifestyle. You will develop your discussing, evaluating, investigating and creating skills. You will also reflect on your learning and how you can transfer your new knowledge to the real world.

You will understand the key terms we learn and how to use them effectively in sentences. You will be able to recognise and dispel misinformation and misunderstandings about what a healthy lifestyle and diet is. You will be able to discuss your new learning with clarity, accuracy, and confidence, as you will feel empowered by the knowledge. You will be able to compose extended answers using the scientific language and understanding, to clearly explain your answers. You will be able to complete an action plan to help inform your choices such as why you’d like to add more walking to your weekly routine.

Instant feedback  
MCQ  
Questioning  
Written work in the lesson  
Whole Class Feedback  
Self-evaluation 

Setting Goals 

(Living in the Wider World) 

You will complete the learning activities with dedication and accuracy, striving to complete the extension and challenge tasks. You will understand the key terms we learn and how to use them effectively in sentences. You will produce thorough and precise plans for your future planning. You will be able to apply your learning to the wider world.    

You will confidently recite key knowledge, such as what you will need to do to ensure you achieve your aspirations in life, both academically and socially. 

Instant feedback    

MCQ    

Teacher questioning    

Written work in the lesson

Online and offline risks 

(Relationships and Living in the Wider World) 

You will gain knowledge about your personal safety, what this means and what it looks like in practice. You will understand what safer internet usage is and why there are age restrictions on apps as well as be able to recall this key information. You will understand the law surrounding general age restrictions including buying and consuming alcohol, buying and using vapes and cigarettes, and the long-term effects of these substances. You will be empowered to feel able to withstand peer pressure, manage your in real life friendships, and know what an appropriate online friendship should look like. You will be able to explain what grooming is and be equipped with the knowledge and skills to spot scams online and in apps. You will understand how gambling becomes addictive and the negative effects in can have on your life. You will know who to get help from if you ever find yourself in a situation that we have learnt about.  

You will employ your active listening skills and discuss and debate with respect and kindness. You will use your skills of oracy to demonstrate your understanding of the key concepts. You will investigate different scenarios and possible outcomes to create and compose thoughtful responses that are accurate and assertive. You will be able to articulate and explain your ideas through self-reflection and by evaluating, justifying, and critiquing other people’s opinions.  

You will complete the learning activities with dedication and accuracy, striving to complete the extension and challenge tasks. You will understand the key terms we learn and how to use them effectively in sentences. You will produce thorough and precise responses to the scenarios we investigate and demonstrate care and consideration for the people we read about, making connections to how the situation could occur in real life. You will be able to apply your learning to the wider world.    

You will confidently recite key knowledge, such as how to stay safe, who to ask for help, and how to be assertive in situations. 

Instant feedback    

MCQ    

Teacher questioning    

Written work in the lesson    

Whole Class Feedback 

The Law and

young people

You will learn the basics of law in England and Wales, with a focus on the youth justice system. You will learn about the age of criminal responsibility, how young people are treated by the justice system, and how

England and Wales compared to other countries around the world.

You will develop your knowledge and understanding and be able to articulate your

new learning with confidence using subject

specific language. You will be able to explain

how your learning in the classroom links to the

wider world and your lives in the future (being a jury member, for example).

You will be able to confidently discuss the basics of UK law, how laws are made, how the youth justice system works, and debate the use of certain punishments.

Low stakes quizzes

In-class practice

Instant feedback

Managing relationships 

(Relationships) 

You will learn the definitions of the key terms such as ‘consent’, ‘assertive’ and ‘coercion’. You will learn what positive and healthy relationships look like and how to spot unhealthy habits or behaviours that could impact on our relationships and mental health. You will learn strategies to support you to gain confidence to express yourself, to be more assertive when talking about what is acceptable behaviour for you in your relationship, and that there are many ways to say no and that they all mean no and the answer should be respected.  

You will develop your discussing, investigating and critical thinking skills. You will also use empathy and open-mindedness to understand other people’s perspectives and reflect on how your learning can transfer into the real world. You will learn de-escalation skills and conflict management skills.

Instant feedback   

MCQ   

Questioning   

Written work in the lesson   

Whole Class Feedback

Online and offline risks 

(Relationships and Living in the Wider World) 

You will gain knowledge about your personal safety, what this means and what it looks like in practice. You will understand what safer internet usage is and why there are age restrictions on apps as well as be able to recall this key information. You will understand the law surrounding general age restrictions including buying and consuming alcohol, buying and using vapes and cigarettes, and the long-term effects of these substances. You will be empowered to feel able to withstand peer pressure, manage your in real life friendships, and know what an appropriate online friendship should look like. You will link back to your knowledge on what grooming is and be equipped with the knowledge and skills to spot scams online and in apps. You will understand how gambling becomes addictive and the negative effects in can have on your life. You will know who to get help from if you ever find yourself in a situation that we have learnt about.  

You will employ your active listening skills and discuss and debate with respect and kindness. You will use your skills of oracy to demonstrate your understanding of the key concepts. You will investigate different scenarios and possible outcomes to create and compose thoughtful responses that are accurate and assertive. You will be able to articulate and explain your ideas through self-reflection and by evaluating, justifying, and critiquing other people’s opinions.

You will complete the learning activities with dedication and accuracy, striving to complete the extension and challenge tasks. You will understand the key terms we learn and how to use them effectively in sentences. You will produce thorough and precise responses to the scenarios we investigate and demonstrate care and consideration for the people we read about, making connections to how the situation could occur in real life. You will be able to apply your learning to the wider world.    

You will confidently recite key knowledge, such as how to stay safe, who to ask for help, and how to be assertive in situations. 

Instant feedback    

MCQ    

Teacher questioning    

Written work in the lesson    

Whole Class Feedback    

You will learn how our human rights are protected and why they are so important to our everyday lives. You will

learn where human rights come from and when they are legally enforceable.

You will develop your own knowledge  and understanding to  

misinformation and

misunderstandings. You will be able to articulate your new learning with

confidence using subject specific language.

You will be able to recall the key information about the Human Rights

documents that protect all citizens and explain why they exist. You will be able to develop considered arguments

regarding real-life examples and explain why Human Rights are

important in our modern society.

Low stakes quizzes

In-class practice

Instant feedback

Employability Skills – preparing for Work Experience  

(Living in the Wider World

You will learn about the skills and qualities that employers value, helping you stand out in the job market. You will learn how to conduct yourself professionally in the workplace, ensuring you maintain a positive and respectful attitude. You will learn about workplace expectations, including employees' rights, so you understand your entitlements and responsibilities. You will learn about health and safety regulations to keep yourself and others safe on the job. You will learn how to make a great first impression, which is essential for career success. You will learn key interview tips, including proper telephone manners and how to present yourself confidently in person. 

Skills:  

You will demonstrate your understanding through employing your investigation skills, explaining and debating answers, situations and responses to common misconceptions related to employment. You will use your planning skills to set goals and make decisions about your immediate future and ling-term future. You will employ your writing and importantly your redrafting skills to compose your plans for work experience. You will evaluate and critique the interview methods we investigate.  

You will complete the learning activities with dedication and accuracy, striving to complete the extension and challenge tasks. You will understand the key terms we learn and how to use them effectively in sentences. You will produce thorough and precise plans for your future planning. You will be able to apply your learning to the wider world, in particular your newly gained interview skills and confidence gained through practising answering potential employer’s questions.     

You will confidently recite key knowledge, such as what you will need to do to ensure you achieve your aspirations in life, both academically and socially. 

Instant feedback    

MCQ    

Teacher questioning    

Written work in the lesson    

Whole Class Feedback 

Independence – safety in independent contexts  

(Living in the Wider World) 

You will learn about personal safety and how to protect yourself in different situations. You will learn about safer internet use and the importance of age restrictions on apps to keep yourself secure online. You will learn about general age restrictions, including those for alcohol, vapes, and cigarettes, to understand the laws that protect young people. You will learn about peer pressure and how to make confident decisions that align with your values. You will learn about appropriate friendships and how to recognise healthy and supportive relationships. You will learn about grooming and the warning signs to help you stay safe from potential dangers. You will learn about scams and gambling, understanding the risks and how to avoid falling victim to fraud. You will learn about safety when attending events, gigs, and festivals, ensuring you can enjoy yourself while staying aware and protected.  

You will employ your active listening skills and discuss and debate with respect and kindness. You will use your skills of oracy to demonstrate your understanding of the key concepts. You will investigate different scenarios and possible outcomes to create and compose thoughtful responses that are accurate and assertive. You will be able to articulate and explain your ideas through self-reflection and by evaluating, justifying, and critiquing other people’s opinions.

You will complete the learning activities with dedication and accuracy, striving to complete the extension and challenge tasks. You will understand the key terms we learn and how to use them effectively in sentences. You will produce thorough and precise responses to the scenarios we investigate and demonstrate care and consideration for the people we read about, making connections to how the situation could occur in real life. You will be able to apply your learning to the wider world.

Examination

preparation and college

applications

You will learn about effective revision methods to prepare you for their PPEs and GCSE examinations.

You will learn what to include in a CV and a cover letter in order to help them land their first / dream job in the future.

You will be able to successfully implement the techniques you have

learnt to improve your revision, which in turn will support and improve your confidence in your

examinations.

You will have completed an exemplar for your college applications and be able to apply for the courses before the deadlines. You will create a good, basic CV, ready to be populated with further information in the future.

Low stakes quizzes

In-class practice

Instant feedback