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A day in the life of a youth justice worker | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Working in a multi-agency environment to positively engage targeted young people, Paul Rogers explains why no two days are ever the same

Legal basics: giving your pupils advice on sex and contraception | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Ingrid Sutherland outlines controversial new guidance on the provision of sexual health services in schools

Fair Trade Fortnight 2008 | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Thousands of events are taking place throughout the UK as part of Fairtrade Fortnight 2008 which runs until the 9th of March

Listening to the views of very young children | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Some people think that children under five are too young to express opinions, but Sara Bryson and her colleagues found ways of ensuring that babies and children were at the heart of the decision-making process

Young sporting ambassadors | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

In the countdown to 2012, the Young Ambassadors programme is striving to ensure the much-vaunted legacy of the London Olympics becomes a reality

Students have their say on learning | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

A recent research review reveals exactly what pupils want from the curriculum

Tools to ensure healthy relationships | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Annie Beaumont says that honesty, respect and trust are the foundations for getting on together

Young people support family diversity | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Barry Griffiths summarises key points of an online debate about family relationships

African-Caribbean views on slavery | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

History can help young people to see the ‘big picture’ about enslavement, says E Kay Traille

Settling disputes in school | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Jeremy Cunningham shows how schools can ensure 'just' disciplinary procedures

Creating a generation of lifesavers | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Jon Handcock outlines the latest British Red Cross initiative for acquiring first aid skills

Developing 'citizenship-rich' schools | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

School leaders need a national strategy for citizenship education if they are to build on the excellent practice of those who have grasped citizenship as a tool for school transformation argues Tony Breslin, chief executive of the Citizenship Foundation

Values education resource: the National Curriculum Statement | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

The National Curriculum statement of values has been misunderstood, says Graham Haydon

Education in the Commonwealth | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Empowering young people throughout the Commonwealth to become active citizens is one of the goals of the Council for Education in the Commonwealth. Gertrude Shotte reports on its work

Sustainable development and global citizenship in Wales | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Liz Thomas describes how a holistic ESDGC strategy for action operates in Wales

Educational equalities: raising the stakes | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Schools can develop strategies to improve fairness and freedom, says Diane Bebbington

Build skills and stop gang culture | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Entrepreneurial activities can help young people gain respect, says Madeleine White

Storytelling – lessons for life | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Fred Redwood explains how storytelling offers a range of opportunities for learning

Facing up to loss | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

How can we help young people deal better with the losses they experience? Secondary drama teacher and SEAL coordinator Julie Leoni reflects on her own experiences

Using the SEAL material in Peterborough | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Toby Wood and Nick Guest describe how they have encouraged implementation of the SEAL materials in Peterborough primary schools.

Children’s Hospices call for schools to dive in this Autumn | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

The Association of Children's Hospices (ACH) – the national voice for children's hospice services – asks schools to celebrate 25 years of children's hospice care through the Butterfly Swimathon.

Wellbeing: what is it and why does it matter? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Graham Haydon responds to the prominence of wellbeing in the news

Informed decision making and IT | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

New technologies offer an interactive approach to developing social skills in schools and colleges, as Les Cowan explains

Babysitting: an Irish Red Cross project | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Looking after other people's children is responsible work, says Sue Dale Tunnicliffe

Human Rights education | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Rights literacy is core to inclusion and wellbeing. It should underpin schooling, argues Hilary Hunt

Managing loss, grief and bereavement | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

This sensitive area should be part of every setting’s PSE programme, says Margaret Collins

Global citizenship in school | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

As the world in which we live comes closer together in some ways and further apart in many, Margaret Collins suggests ways in which we in schools can help to make it a better place

Learner identities under pressure | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

The pressures created by a high-performance culture made it difficult for the children at one primary school to learn and collaborate. Tamara Bibby, a lecturer at the Institute of Education in London, explains

Flexible working at school and at home | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

What happens when your child AND your partner are both at home sick? Secondary drama teacher Julie Leoni discusses the issues raised by her experiences

Building a learning organisation | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

A learning partner can help you influence your organisation to move in a more emotionally literate direction, as Peter Sharp, director of learning for MouchelParkman, explains

How well is diversity promoted in the curriculum? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Diversity and Citizenship in the Curriculum: Research Review is a recent DfES research briefing that looks at the way in which citizenship and diversity is taught across the curriculum.

Sussing out the slave trade | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Julia Frankl argues that studying the abolition of slavery challenges discrimination

What does 'my space' look like? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Daniel Raven-Ellison shows how geographical thinking makes sense of the world

World heritage - examining the threats | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Anjana Khatwa explores the implications of acquiring World Heritage Site status

Teaching enterprise or enterprising teachers? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Schools need to unpack ‘enterprise’ and ‘entrepreneurship’, say Jacek Brant and Alastair Falk

The 'fitness and wellbeing' MOT | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Fred Redwood reports on a fitness profiling computer system for schools and colleges

Community cohesion - will history help? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

‘Community cohesion’ is now a legal obligation on school governors and we must make the best of it, says Richard Bird, former headteacher and now legal consultant to the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL). He asks how teaching of history could contribute to this objective.

Teaching the difference between right and wrong | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Graham Haydon argues against newspaper reactionism.

Can we choose our values? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

In his introduction to a new column, Dr Graham Haydon focuses on choice and discusses how the decisions we make influence our everyday life.

Learning about identity through museums | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Celine West shows how head spanners and glass eyes can be used to unpack prejudice.

Promoting peace in our time | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Heather Osborne describes how PSHE and performing arts can be used to promote peace education.

Talking about morality | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Graham Haydon argues that it is time to talk about a difficult topic.

Preventing meningitis in young people | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

A new curriculum-based website to promote awareness of meningitis is outlined by Caroline Hill.

Singing your way to PSHE goals | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Dr Christine Fanthome outlines the multiple benefits of singing in a choir.

Engaging teenagers in the world of work | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Madeleine White illustrates how to engage teenagers in the world of work

Making medical consultations work | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Malcolm Rigler and David Loshak outline strategies to improve young people’s health.

Parenting – neglected field in the curriculum? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Ofsted’s last report on PSHE observed that parenting is frequently ignored in secondary schools. Dr Sue Dale Tunnicliffe outlines ways forward for 11-19 year olds.

Quality teaching and learning - one school's success | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Neil Hawkes outlines a values-based approach to school improvement.

Assessing the benefits of participation | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

In this article, Christopher Williams unpacks recent DfES guidance on student involvement.

Guidance for careers and better health | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

In this article, Beverley Bailey outlines opportunites for working in healthcare.

Young people coping with divorce | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Nikki Parker advises on how to help young people survive family disruptions.

The progress of PSHE | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

James Park reflects on the progress of personal, social and health education.

Challenging homophobia | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

David Watkins argues that homophobia is something we should talk about and offers practical advice for creating LGBT-inclusive schools.

Top tips for starting a media career | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Christine Fanthome outlines practical strategies for school and college leavers

Tackling binge drinking | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Andrew Chambers tackles young people’s binge drinking through a new resource.

Integrating children's services through schools | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Professional teams can make the agenda for change work, says Dr Nick Johnson OBE.

Moral constraint in influencing behaviour | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Graham Haydon explores the role of moral constraint in influencing behaviour.

Male teachers: role models in the classroom | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Bob Jelley argues that success is essential since, for many youngsters, a teacher may be one of the most significant male role models in their lives.

Active community involvement | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Student Volunteering Week offers all young people opportunities, says Christine Fanthome.

Problem-solving skills: getting on with others | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

In a second extract from his book, psychologist Steve Killick describes two approaches to engaging young people in problem-solving conversations.

Bullying and the bystander | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Anna Tombs reports on research into intervention work against bullying.

Young people at risk of abuse through prostitution | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Jenni Whitehead discusses the issue of young people at risk of abuse through prostitution.

Student mental health and wellbeing | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Claire Maxwell and Ian Warwick highlight some ways in which student mental health is being addressed in colleges of further education

Healthy eating at Sutton Grammar School for Boys | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Ollie McFadden describes improvements at Sutton Grammar School for Boys.

Inclusion and homosexuality | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Mark Jennett clarifies why schools and colleges need to talk about homosexuality.

Clarifying values | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Graham Haydon argues that we must go beyond vague references to values.

Understanding workplace culture | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Christine Fanthome shows how students can gain essential employment skills.

Links for international understanding | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Richard Ennals looks at the ongoing work to bring internationalism into schools and colleges.

Assembly: a chance to stress your values | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

In recent years assembly has been squeezed by the pressures of the curriculum but its importance in demonstrating what your school stands for should not be under-estimated, says former headteacher Gerald Haigh.

Earning a living through horticulture | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Susan Johnson promotes land-based jobs for young people.

Wales and Zanzibar: in partnership | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Liz Thomas describes a north-south education project for sustainable development.

Extending careers services in FE colleges | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Paul Grainger outlines strategies for high-quality careers provision.

On course for delivering Every Child Matters | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Dr Barbara Spender, Freelance Writer and Researcher, with information supplied by Terry Smith, Assistant Headteacher, Ninestiles Secondary School, Acocks Green, Birmingham.

Introducing Every Child Matters - routes through the curriculum | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Dr Barbara Spender considers the key questions underpinning Every Child Matters implementation from first considerations about individual school priorities, through visibility in specific curriculum areas, to evaluation and measurement of success.

Drug testing revisited | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Independent drug consultant, Adrian King, questions the wisdom of drug testing in schools, arguing that it undermines the support offered to pupils through effective PSHE and sends out a clear message that pupils are not to be trusted.

Gambling education for young people | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

A free training seminar on gambling education will take place in London on 10 May 2007. The seminar is being organised by Tacade, a leading charity working in the field of PSHCE.

Teacher's expedition to Antarctica | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Teaching Expertise is delighted to announce our sponsorship of a teacher’s expedition to Antarctica, exploring how humans cope with extremes.

Self-esteem in young children | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Children’s therapist John Cousins examines the concept of self-esteem, which is integral to a child reaching Early Learning Goals in the PSE area of learning.

Making justice and care work together | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

In his regular column Dr Graham Haydon argues that when the principles of justice and care are combined a more beneficial outcome is likely to be achieved.

Global leadership accountability: responsible challenges and netizenship | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

In a special feature which encourages informed and responsible ways of tackling abuses of power Dr Christopher Williams suggests that young people make use of new web resources.

Using national healthy school status to achieve the five outcomes for children | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Colin Noble explains how achieving national healthy school status supports the new ‘whole-child’ agenda.

Making personal development quantifiable | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

The idea of using quantitative measures to evaluate students’ personal and social development can arouse considerable anxiety. James Park, director of Antidote, argues that there is a way.

Developing international citizenship through a Japanese exchange | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Tony Cassidy, citizenship coordinator at Kirk Hallam Community Technology College, Derbyshire describes the benefits of a Japanese exchange programme.

Global poverty as a citizenship issue | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Don Harrison describes three ways to explore issues of global poverty through a new resource from Save the Children.

Can sixth form preparation reduce university drop-out rates? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Preparing students for undergraduate life can help them to make the most of university and achieve long term life goals, argues Dr Christine Fanthome

Is multiculturalism an idea that's past its sell-by date? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

In his regular column, Dr Graham Haydon argues that in responding to multiculturalism, we need to think hard about the idea of culture.

Teaching about taxation | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Jacek Brant found that taxation was an unattractive subject for pupils. He describes the findings of his team’s research and a practical resource that was developed in response to it.

Questioning national stereotypes | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Critical thinking skills can help us unpack national stereotypes. Dr Christopher Williams proposes strategies and resources focusing on the image of young people in Palestine.

Should teachers of citizenship be certified? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Dr Hugh Starkey discusses two pilot CPD courses, part of a new DfES initiative on citizenship.

Values, not tests, give education meaning | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

John Potter says citizenship gives education meaning and purpose – and students seem to agree.

Life-long communication problems? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Dr Diane Bebbington and Eileen Burke examine the effects of unsupported language difficulties.

Preparing for peace: the expert's view | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

A new study guide by Quakers makes a valuable contribution to peace, finds Brian Walker.

Racist bullying: preventing and dealing with incidents | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Robin Richardson writes in a personal capacity about DfES advice on countering racist bullying for which he acted as external consultant.

Every Child Matters: how can headteachers lead change? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Schools should be at the centre of professional support for children and heads should champion change, argues Nick Johnson OBE.

Helping students to find rewarding work placements | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Dr Christine Fanthome argues that good planning is essential if students are to maximise the benefits of workplace learning.

Putting tolerance in its place | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

In his regular column, Dr Graham Haydon asks whether tolerance has become an easy option, which allows us to continue with an underlying disapproval of others because they are different.

Are we responsible for each other's health? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

In his regular column, Dr Graham Haydon argues that the decision to smoke is not just a matter of individual choice.

Floundering over fossils: protecting our geological heritage | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Dr Anjana Khatwa and Richard Edmonds raise questions about fossil collecting and how to maintain environments for a sustainable future.

Restructuring pastoral care | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

David Cattell explores the comparative strengths of vertical and horizontal systems of pastoral care.

The Foundling Museum: a PSHE and citizenship resource | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Alice Mayers describes a collaborative project between the Foundling Museum and the National Theatre.

Performance tours and global citizenship | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Timothy Jones shows how performance helps students at the British Council School in Madrid become informed world citizens.

The value(s) of community | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

In his regular column, Dr Graham Haydon suggests that reflecting on your own school can be a good way into raising wider questions about communities and the values they share.

Surviving in a changing world…with a stone-age brain | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Based on his keynote address to the 2006 PSHE and citizenship conference, Dr Christopher Williams discusses the importance of change.

Darwin at Downe: a World Heritage Site? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Dr Susan Johnson explains how the UK’s bid to make Charles Darwin’s home a World Heritage Site will help to maintain biodiversity.

Making education for all a reality | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Karen Garvin of ActionAid explains how the My Friend Needs A Teacher initiative helps students learn that they have the power to make the world a better place.

Why should we assess PSHE? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Lucy Marcovitch shows how progression and achievement in PSHE can be recognised, demonstrated and celebrated at all key stages.

Making the most of freshers' week | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Preparing sixth-formers for their first weeks of university life has long-term benefits. Dr Christine Fanthome describes how to make the most of independence.

vimpressive! Volunteering for young people | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Mike Walton examines the latest developments in the government’s efforts to make increased youth volunteering a reality.

Discussion and democracy | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

In his regular column, Dr Graham Haydon argues that, despite appearances, PSHE as well as citizenship has a role in education for democracy.

Equality for all? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Dr Diane Bebbington discusses the implications of a new initiative to address inequalities.

Internationalism in 'theory' and 'practice' | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Cynthia Jones argues that active internationalism is an essential part of CPD for citizenship.

Including disabled children | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Changing attitudes is fundamental to achieving full inclusion argues Liz Fitzpatrick.

Together We Can - an active citizenship initiative | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

John Potter explores a government proposal for citizenship education.

Preparing for peer mediation | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Peer support schemes can benefit staff and pupils. Jaci Smith describes one initiative and explains how to get started.

Using drama to teach sensitive issues | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Chris Cowan explains how theatre in education can be a powerful tool in teaching sex and relationship education and other PSHE and citizenship topics.

Pupil focus groups | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Pupil focus groups can be used to evaluate your school's G&T programme, as teachers Paul Ainsworth and Josephine Smith explain

Scheme of Work for KS3 Citizenship – Chantry High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

This scheme of work has the theme of Rich World Poor World.

Citizenship Days at Hartford High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Citizenship Days for Years 7,8 and 9 focused on the global economy, the environment, disability and challenging stereotypes.

Planning framework for citizenship education | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Questions for whole-school change – A suggested planning framework for providing citizenship education with a global dimension.

Benchmarks in global citizenship education | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Global citizenship benchmarks for secondary schools.

Duty Prefects System at Hartford High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

This system introduced a rota of Year 8 pupils as 'Duty Prefects', which raised participation and addressed elements of the Citizenship curriculum.

Fair Trade at Hartford High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

This project focused on integrating Fair Trade purchasing throughout the school and raising pupil and staff awareness of global issues.

Citizenship INSET at Hartford High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Careful planning and clear outcomes made for a successful citizenship INSET event.

Developing Citizenship: about the project | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Global citizenship and critical thinking were key elements of this three-year collaborative project.

Without geography, you are nowhere | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Dr John Hopkin, chair of the Geographical Association’s Education Committee, looks at why geography has lost its status in the subject league tables and the ways in which it can be put back on the school map.

Learning through links | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Former head Dave Weston describes how links with a Finnish school paid dividends for his staff and pupils and led to further similar initiatives.

Decision-making in school: involving pupils with no verbal communication | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Researchers based at the University of Bristol are examining the support for children with complex communication needs – in both mainstream and special schools – to express their views and make decisions for themselves.

Staff training in Citizenship at Hethersett High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Planning, preparation and staff INSET for a Black Achievement Festival to coincide with Black History Month.

Pupil discussion at CDEC – bullying, fair trade and global citizenship | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Young people discuss bullying, citizenship, fair trade and social responsibility. Friday 25th February 2005 – transcript.

Martin Luther King Day poems – from Benjamin Britten High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

To mark Martin Luther King day, students wrote poems on social responsibility themes.

Trading for a fairer world at Notre Dame High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

The aim of this project was, 'for students to understand the effect of global economics on countries with significant debt'. Specifically, how consumer pressure can ease the burden on developing nations.

Citizenship INSET at Eaton Bank School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

An INSET session on 'the global dimension in citizenship education' was run by the Head of Citizenship at Eaton Bank, Congleton in Cheshire.

Citizenship education and curriculum planning – Norfolk LEA | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Citizenship education is being integrated into curriculum planning across the UK. The following 'steps to success' come from Norfolk LEA, which worked with Norfolk and Suffolk schools on the Developing Citizenship project.

Supporting schools, building capacity – at Trafford Children's and Young People's Services | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Trafford's capacity for supporting schools in curriculum development has been significantly expanded by the Developing Citizenship Project.

The global dimension in secondary schools – CDEC project reflection | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

If citizenship with a global dimension is taught and learned in all schools, great things can be achieved! Heather Swainston from Cheshire Development Education Centre explains how.

Global citizenship and healthy schools – Manchester Healthy Schools Partnership | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Global citizenship links can help increase children's and young people's knowledge of the wider world. The Manchester Healthy Schools Partnership created a close working relationship with three schools in Kabwe, Zambia.

Cross-curricular global awareness – NEAD | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

This project has shown how some 'blockages' to greater global awareness in schools can be unblocked. The challenge now is to share and learn from our experiences. By Sandy Betlem, NEAD.

International links through the Kwathu Project – Norfolk Schools | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

The Kwathu Project is building international links to teach students in both the UK and Malawi about the true meaning of home – at a local, national and global level.

Whole school change and human rights education – UNICEF UK reflection | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

UNICEF UK's whole school change initiative the 'Rights Respecting School Award', has been informed by the Developing Citizenship project, as Heather Jarvis from UNICEF UK explains.

Project management group – reflection from Oxfam | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Developmental projects can be complex. Oxfam's Angela Grunsell reflects on what she learned from being part of the project management group.

Global Citizenship Day at Stoke High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Our Global Citizenship Day was a June event for Year 8s as a follow up to the unit of work they had done on Global Citizenship earlier in the year.

Global Citizenship across the curriculum at Chantry High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Our theme was 'Rich World, Poor World'. How do we open the eyes of children to equality issues?

Eco-school project at Kirkley High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

This project supports the National Framework for PSHE and the National Healthy School Standard, as well as supporting the development of Citizenship throughout the school with some 1400 pupils.

Global curriculum development at Broadoak High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Global citizenship has radically altered the Key Stage 3 curriculum at Broadoak High School.

Global Citizenship Days at Benjamin Britten High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Our Global Citizenship days are off-timetable events with a mixture of quizzes, activities, video, and seminars. They are designed to cater for approximately half a year group at a time (110 students).

Martin Luther King Day at Benjamin Britten High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

This was one of those projects that makes you think being a teacher really is worthwhile!

Black Achievement Festival at Hethersett High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

At Hethersett we chose to focus on a Black Achievement Festival to coincide with Black History Month.

India Day at Flegg High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

An anti-racism day held in 2002 brought together visiting speakers, specialist workshops, interested staff and visitors from NFC. This became a model for our first global citizenship event.

One World Week at Diss High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

One World Day was part of a week linked to the School Development Plan, focusing on global issues.

Whole school policy review at Diss High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

A review of the attitudes of the whole school towards global citizenship resulted in changes to the School Development Plan.

Multi-cultural Arts Day at Congleton High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Our multi-cultural arts day was aimed at Year 7 students and was one of a programme of stop days around global citizenship in our school.

Fair Trade Day at Congleton High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Fair trade day formed part of a whole school curriculum enrichment programme, and linked to the Citizenship scheme of work, which explores diversity and human rights in a local, national and global context.

Student voice at Whalley Range High School | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Many schools would say their students have a voice, but do they really? What about at Whalley Range?

Making justice and care work together | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

What happens when a porcupine moves in with a load of moles? Using a hypothetical dilemma from the animal world, Dr Graham Haydon explores the perspectives adopted by female and male students.

Using school grounds for gardening | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

The Manifesto for Education Outside the Classroom promotes high-quality outdoor learning experiences to support cognitive skills and aid personal development – gardening fits the bill, says Dr Susan Johnson

Developing a whole-school food policy | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

A whole-school approach to food and health is fundamental to establishing good dietary habits and an understanding of the links between good nutrition and future health. In this article Anna Denny shows how shools can support children in leading a healthy lifestyle.

Restorative Justice | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Build a sense of community responsibility and belonging, supported by reconciliation and the identification of positive ways of resolving difficulties and tensions.

Restorative justice | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

A form of Relationship Management.

Emotional wellbeing | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

If pupils feel safe, secure and, above all, happy at school, they are less likely to play truant and the atmosphere is more likely to be conducive to learning.

An education in Odessa | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Teachers tell of going to the Ukraine for a Teachers' International Professional Development and a unique education experience.

Benefits of piloting a new approach to drugs education | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Headteacher Martin Ainsworth extols the benefits to his school of taking part in the Blueprint Drug Education Research Programme.

Transforming the culture of Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

Michael Wilson, Lecturer in Education Management, and Jon Prosser at School of Education, University of Leeds.

Changing culture: improving curriculum leadership | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

School culture is a term that curriculum managers are having to pay more attention to in nearly all areas of their job. But how do you identify what culture prevails in your school, understand the implications this has for your curriculum leadership, and from there make changes for the better? Jon Prosser, Director of International Education Management at the University of Leeds, shows how.

How school councils can encourage pupils to make their voices heard | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

The government is encouraging primary schools to set up school councils.

PSHE: should it be mandatory? | PSHE & Citizenship Coordinator

The squeeze on the time available for PSHE is just one reason why its provision is variable across schools. In this article, education consultant Adrian King looks at the arguments for and against making PSHE a statutory element of the national curriculum.

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