This subject combines the traditional values and skills of Citizenship, PSHE and RSE.

RSCE education at The Wordsley School seeks to empower students with knowledge, skills, understanding and attributes to prepare them to play a full and active part in public and democratic life, whilst keeping themselves healthy and safe in modern Britain. As active and informed citizens they will be skilled and determined to overcome societal barriers. This is supported at The Wordsley School through the aims of encouragement of our pupil’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

A high-quality RSCE education will give our pupils access to critical information about themselves and the many facets of the diverse world around them. RSCE is delivered at The Wordsley School through 5 key themes:

1. Healthy Me – this theme aims to develop confidence and responsibility over their own and others health and well-being. To allow pupils to understand how to develop a healthy, safer lifestyle, to think about the alternatives when making decisions about personal health, and the consequence of such decisions. This helps pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society. From making responsible decisions about alcohol, to succeeding in their first job.

2. RSE (Relationship and Sex Education) – We ensure pupils develop the ability to handle close relationships, and to emphasise the importance of showing respect and acting responsibly in your dealings with other people, when living in the UK. It also allows pupils to recognise the risks and issues they and other children experience today. The focus of sex and relationships education will to equip them to make safe choices, navigate the online world with a critical eye, and help them to understand where to go for support.

3. Celebrating Difference and Wider World – The wider world theme helps pupils to understand and celebrate diversity. Pupils will learn how to challenge prejudice and discrimination through the study of real-world events and develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be a global citizen.

4. Goals and Dreams – We want our pupils to dream big. We aim to open their eyes to the world of opportunity which surrounds them by working closely with the careers team here at Wordsley. Pupils are taught the vital skills required to be successful from selecting their subject options, to applying for further education and jobs, to interview techniques and workplace etiquette.

5. British Values – Pupils will analyse the power and influences within the UK- examine the democracy, justice system and Laws that underpin the foundations of modern Britain. Pupils will learn what it means to be a British citizen through studying our values, tradition and culture.

Consequently, these elements of our programme of study equips our pupils with relevant and meaningful content, which is supported through a strong emphasis on emotional literacy, building resilience and nurturing mental and physical health.