Citizenship

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At Inspiration Trust, Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) is delivered through our wider Citizenship curriculum. Our curriculum helps pupils develop the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to build positive relationships, stay healthy, keep safe and become active, informed and responsible citizens. It is designed to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain and beyond. 

Our Curriculum Model

Our curriculum is built around a three-layer model:

• Substantive Knowledge – the important knowledge pupils learn about relationships, health, wellbeing, society, rights and responsibilities.
• Conceptual Understanding – the key ideas and concepts that help pupils make sense of the world, such as rights, identity, power, justice and participation.

• Disciplinary Thinking – the skills pupils develop to think critically, evaluate evidence, analyse different viewpoints and apply their learning to real-life situations. 

Learning is carefully sequenced so that pupils revisit and deepen their understanding of important themes as they progress through school.

Our Approach

Our curriculum is age-appropriate, inclusive and responsive to the needs of our pupils. Lessons are delivered in a safe and respectful environment where pupils can explore ideas and develop their understanding. Teaching is guided by statutory Department for Education guidance and supports both personal development and safeguarding.

Parent and Carer Information

We believe that parents and carers are children's first and most important educators. We are committed to working in partnership with families and welcome any questions about our curriculum. Parents and carers may request to view curriculum materials, schemes of learning and resources used within lessons.

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