Sharing Outstanding Practice in PSHE Sarah Francis & Lyn Barclay
Mission Statement At The Eastbourne Academy we are dedicated to promoting values which ensure that students develop a strong sense of social and moral responsibility. We believe that we allow students to recognise right from wrong, resolve conflicts, understand and explore diversity, develop a moral code, understand others’ beliefs and understand how communities function.
• Sign that says the The following video was recorded just before Mr Pailthorpe left as Principal of The Eastbourne Academy.
What we have tried……… • 5 drop down days per year – With individual focus • Tutor time activities – 10 minute activities • 1 hour a week in curriculum time – Student Voice said this was not enough • Curriculum taught by anyone available/gap in the timetable
Our current programme The Sphere Curriculum is a continually developing programme of study that student’s value. The curriculum keeps up to date and informed about all local, national and world issues. Our focus is to encourage the students understanding of the community and world in which they live. They will develop a range of skills including communication, team working and their ability to value and challenge the opinions of others. We also put an emphasis on developing employability skills throughout the curriculum. This will prepare them for the world of work and life beyond school and support them in their emotional and social development. Students will also have opportunities to develop their literacy and numeracy skills throughout the course.
Curriculum Time Each year group will be taught six topics throughout the year; • Relationships and Sex Education Year 7 – 4 lessons (2 weeks) • Drugs and Alcohol and Tobacco Education Year 8 & 9 – 3 lessons (2 weeks) • Emotional, Health and Well-Being • Careers Year 10 & 11 – 2 lessons (2 weeks) • Citizenship and Diversity • Religious Education Safety Education runs throughout all units of work.
Rainbow Club • LGBT History Month – As a result of student voice the Rainbow club was created in 2014
So what is Rainbow Club?
Assessment for Learning Assessment of learning for each unit of SPHERE is measured using pre and post learning tasks. These might be simple mind-maps of what a student knows about a subject e.g. effects of alcohol on the body. At the end of the unit the student adds new knowledge (in a different coloured pen) to the mind map showing learning.
Self assessment sheet to review students level of knowledge and understanding of the topic area. This includes personal reflection on their learning and engagement within lessons.
Termly Outcomes – Chilli Board (Lyn’s lazy board)
Student voice is crucial
Literacy activities
RSE • C-card service with a fully trained member of staff and dedicated space (Health Improvement grant) • 6 week differentiated programme of study for all Year groups (Outside The Box) • Weekly dedicated School Nurse Drop in service • Clear sign posting for all students in school. Boards and Academy screens
Specialist staff & Dedicated rooms • 2 specialist rooms dedicated to the teaching of SPHERE • All SPHERE staff attend CPD • Share resources and regularly updated and rewritten. Fully inclusive for SEN. • Whole Academy initiatives – Anti bullying, Stonewall, Digital resilience, Mental health and Well being, Careers • Regular attendance to parents evenings – Always Fully booked! • Strong support from SLT • We know our families and children very well (home visits, annual enrichment trips for Yr 7 & 8, regular workshops for parents, we share our expectations with parents and children)
Focus for the future. • RSE – statutory requirements in place including dedicated Parents Evening including external speakers • Dementia – Links with Ivy house • Mental health and well being – 1 fully trained mental health first aider, 3 MHFA Champions, dedicated space being built • More student presentations & Leadership roles
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