Character Development Education Curriculum Map 

Intent 

To prepare students for a world we can’t envisage so when they’re stuck with something they’ve never seen before they choose to think instead of remember” 

 

The Character Education curriculum is intended to help our students develop a robust set of skills and attributes that will enable them to confidently face life’s challenges and opportunities, now and in a fast-changing future. Our students’ ‘character’ will develop over time and in a range of contexts and will be shaped by unknown and unpredictable events.  

 

What are we hoping to achieve by the time out students leave us? 

• Love for Learning:  Our students build in character, and seek new experiences.  Our students develop a general survival kit to tackle challenges they face currently and will do later in life as adults by using the knowledge gained in Character Development across the curriculum to help themselves and others. 
• Be Resilient: Our students will have a growth mindset and high aspiration for their future pathways.  Our students will be fully equipped to make well informed choices and be armed with all the information they need to lead an exceptional life. 
• Value Everyone: Our students will be responsible confident citizens who treat everyone with respect and kindness.  Our students will celebrate their differences and build healthy relationships of all kinds. 

 

Our planned approach to providing opportunities to develop character-based skills and attributes  will make a difference to outcomes for our students. This subject is an integral element of a whole-school approach to developing ‘character’, providing a curriculum which focuses on the development of these essential skills and attributes. 

• interpersonal and social effectiveness (Self-awareness, Values, Resilience)
• effectiveness within a wider community
• risk management strategies

 

To achieve this the Character curriculum focus these core themes: Health and Wellbeing, Sex and Relationships, Careers, British Values and Citizenship. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 7 Character Overview 

Autumn 1 – Managing Change Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Managing Transition to Secondary School	Getting to know people	What is a community?	Careers and your future	Sleep and relaxation	Financial Education	Transition points and your life
GB	GB	BV	GB	SH	GB	GB
KEY:      GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Managing Change QUIZ

 

Autumn 2 – Puberty Body Development Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Intro to Puberty	Puberty   (Girls focus)	Puberty  (Boys focus)	Personal Hygiene inc Oral Hygiene	Menstruation, FGM and Puberty	Assertiveness, consent and Hormones	Self Esteem & empowerment
SH	SH	SH	SH	SH, RSE	SH	GB, SH
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Teenage guide to Puberty Magazine

 

 

 

 

Spring 1 – Celebrating Differences Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Multicultural Britain	What is your identity?	Nature Vs Nurture	Equality Act 2010	Breaking down Stereotypes	Prejudice and Discrimination	Challenging Islamophobia
CIT	BV , CIT, RSE	CIT	BV, CIT, SH	BV, CIT	BV, CIT	CIT, BV
KEY:   CIT = Citizenship BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Identity Collage or Bunting

 

Spring 2 – Staying Safe Online &Offline Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Avoiding Gangs	Online Safety	Fortnite, Grooming & online gaming	What is alcohol?	What is smoking?	E-Cigs and vaping	Energy Drinks  (Carrying a knife)
SH, RSE	SH	SH	SH	SH	SH	RSE, SH
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Display stand for new Mobile phone App

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Summer 1 – Friendships, Respect & Relationships Unit​
Lesson 1​	Lesson 2​	Lesson 3​	Lesson 4​	Lesson 5​	Lesson 6​	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)​
Consent and boundaries ​	Respect and relationships​	What makes a good friend ​	Friendships and managing them ​	Being positive and Self esteem  ​	What does it mean to be a man?​	Toxic Masculinity ​
RSE​	RSE​	SH​	SH​	RSE​	RSE​	​
KEY​:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE​					​
Homework Opportunities ​	HW – Building a Time Capsule (Time Box Project)

 

 

Summer 2 – Politics, Parliament and Me Unit​
Lesson 1​	Lesson 2​	Lesson 3​	Lesson 4​	Lesson 5​	Lesson 6​	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)​
Why is politics important ​	How is our country run ​	Create a political party​	Elections and campaigning ​	Politics and Debating ​	Exploring inside Parliament ​	Who is the new Prime Minister ​
CIT, BV​	CIT, GB, BV​	CIT​	CIT​	CIT, BV ​	CIT, BV​	CIT, BV​
KEY​:   GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         CIT = KS3 Citizenship          RSE = Statutory RSE​					​

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Autumn 1 – Proud to be me Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Employability Skills Target setting	Proud to be me + Career choices	Career interests and Job ideas	Self Esteem and the media	Labour market information	Exploring careers	Qualities and skills
GB	GB, RSE	GB	GB, SH	GB	GB	GB
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Best Day of my life Jigsaw

 

Year 8 CHARACTER OVERVIEW 

 

Autumn 2 – Legal & Illegal Drugs Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Introduction to drugs education	Different types of Addictions	Cannabis products	Drug Classifications	“Party” Drugs – The dangerous side	Exploring illegal drugs & Effects	Volatile Substance Abuse
SH	SH	SH	SH	SH	SH	SH
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Home Office Strategy to Combat the War on Drugs

 

Spring 1 – Law, Crime & Society Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Desert Island Living	Building a community	Making decisions & making priorities	Criminals, laws and society	Law making in the UK	Prisons, Reform and Punishment	n/a
CIT	CIT, GB, BV	CIT	CIT, BV	CIT, BV	CIT
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         CIT = Citizenship .          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Prisons for the future presentation  OR      HW – Fair Trade Project

 

 

 

 

 

Spring 2 – Identity, Relationships & Sex Education Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Intro to relationships and sex education	Healthy relationships	Dealing with conflict	Sexual Orientation	Gender Identity	Introduction to contraception	What is Love   (Periods and menstrual cycles)
RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	HE, RSE	RSE	RSE
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW- Media and Society University Research project

 

 

 

Summer 1 – LGBTQA+ Explored Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
The importance of happiness	LGBT what is it?	LGBT Homophobia in schools	Supporting those that are LGBT	Challenging homophobia	Transphobia	Coming Out  and Transphobia
	RSE, BV	BV	CIT, BV	BV	BV	BV
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	LGBTQ+ Quiz  HW – LGBTQ+ Champion Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer 2 – Physical Health & Mental Wellbeing Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Health and Wellbeing	What is mental health?	Positive body image	Child abuse	Types of Bullying	Healthy eating and Cholesterol	Stress management
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Launching a leisure Centre Presentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 9 CHARACTER CURRICULUM 

 

 

Autumn 1 – Combatting Extremism and Terrorism    PREVENT STRATGY
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Conspiracies & Extremist narratives	Extremism in all its forms	What is Terrorism?	Proud to be British	The radicalisation process	Counter Terrorism	Anti – Semitism
BV, CIT	BV, CIT	BV, CIT	BV	BV, CIT	BV, CIT	BV, CIT
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW- Fake Newspaper Challenge

 

 

 

Autumn 2 – Sex the Law & Consent
Lesson 1​	Lesson 2​	Lesson 3​	Lesson 4​	Lesson 5​	Lesson 6​	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)​
Sexual Consent & the law ​	FGM & The Law ​	Delaying Sexual Activity ​	Why have Sex?​	Relationships and Partners ​	Pleasure and Masturbation ​	What are STI’s?​
RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE
KEY​  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE​
Homework Opportunities ​	Term Time Project: New Reality TV Show​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring 1 – Y9 My Future and Decision Making skills unit (Option Process)
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
From Failure to Success	Personal Growth and Resilience	Careers- My Future	Careers Labour Market Info and future jobs	Exploring Careers	Personal Reflection (What’s your strength card game)	Employment and Financial Management
GB	GB	GB	GB	GB	GB	GB
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         CIT = Citizenship .          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Complete a career action plan (10 year plan)

 

Spring 2 – Dangerous Society Online & Offline Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
County Lines – What is it?	County Lines – Who is at risk?	Substance misuse	Online safety – Cyber bullying	Grooming Boys and Girls	Drugs Education – Alcohol safety	Child Exploitation and online protection
HE	HE	HE	RSE/HE	RSE / HE	RSE / HE	RSE / HE
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer 1 – Contraception & STI’s Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
STI Lesson	Contraception Available	The Condom Lesson	Exploring the realities of Contraception	Sexual Harassment & Stalking	HIV and AIDS	AIDS – Prejudice & Discrimination
RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE / CIT / BV
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Sexual Health Forum Debate

 

 

Summer 2 Y9 Body Confidence Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Self esteem changes	What is a penis?	What is a vulva?	HBV – Bullying in all its forms	Dealing with Grief and loss	Media and Airbrushing	Cancer Prevention & Healthy lifestyles
RSE / HE	RSE	RSE	RSE / HE	HE	HE	HE
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Promoting Health and Well being project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 10 CHARACTER CURRICULUM 

 

 

 

Autumn 1 – Exploring British Values Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Critical thinking & Fake News	What is a cult?	Exploring Britishness and British Values	LGBT Rights & British Values	What are Human Rights	Exploring Human Rights
		BV	BV
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Exploring British values Quiz

 

Autumn 2 – Exploring relationships & Sex Education
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Campaigning against FGM	Sexting Nudes and Dick Picks	Porn Life vs Real Life	Porn materials and attitudes	Domestic abuse and violence	Sexual violence (Assault and Rape)	Sexualisation of the media
RSE	RSE	RSE / HE	RSE / HE	RSE	RSE	RSE / HE
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Sexuality and Gender Quiz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring 2 – Rights & Responsibilities Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Instagram Generation	Targeted Advertising	Marriage what is it?	Rights & Responsibilities	Consumer Rights	Employment rights	Exploring a pay check
HE		CIT, BV, RSE, LAW	RSE , HE, GB	GB, BV	GB, BV	GB
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Rights and responsibilities Quiz

 

Spring 1 – Violence, Crimes & Seeking Safety Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Honour based Violence	Forced Marriages	Online Gambling	Social Media Validation	Keeping Data Safe	Modern Day Slavery	Preventing Knife Crime
RSE, BV	RSE, BV	HE	HE	HE	BV, CIT	CIT, BV
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Social Media Impact Quiz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer 1 – Exploring World Issues Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
International Organisations	Brexit  Our place in the wider world	Aid and Supporting Other Countries	Fair Trade	Peace, War and Conflict	Women’s Rights & Equality	#Metoo Movement & Times Up
CIT	CIT	CIT, BV	CIT	CIT, BV	CIT, BV, GB	RSE, GB
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Multiculturalism Quiz    Exploring World issues Quiz

 

 

Summer 2  Y10 Mental Health and Wellbeing Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Child abuse (CSE)	Screen time & Safe mobile Phone use	Common types of Mental Health	Self Harm	Suicidal thoughts & Support	Promoting emotional wellbeing
RSE	HE	HE	HE	HE	HE
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Personal well being Quiz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YEAR 11 

 

 

Autumn 1 Staying Safe Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Virtual Reality & Live Streaming	New Psychoactive Drugs (NPS)	Festivals, Drugs	War on Drugs	Cosmetic & Aesthic Procedures	Drugs substance addiction	Online reputation & Digital Footprints
RSE / HE	HE	HE	HE	HE	HE	HE
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Festivals and Drugs Quiz

 

Autumn 2 – Your future and Beyond Unit  (Transition to Post 16)
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Time management	LGBT Rights across the world	Dealing with exam stress & Anxiety	Insta Life Vs. Real Life	Writing a Personal statement	Writing a CV
GB	GB	GB	HE, GB	GB	GB
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities

 

 

 

 

 

Spring 1 -Sexual Health
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Peer on peer bullying	Fertility and what impacts it	Alcohol and Sex	Revisiting Sexual Health	Revisiting contraception	Period Power –  Feminine Products
RSE	RSE	HE, RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE, HE
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HIV and Aids sexual health Quiz

 

 

Spring 2 – Adult Health & Looking After Yourself Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Organ donation & Stem cell research	Teenage Pregnancy Choices	Abortion (Morals, laws and thoughts)	Preventing Testicular Cancer	Preventing cervical and breast cancer	Parenthood	Love & Abuse are not the same
HE	HE	HE, RSE, LAW	HE	HE	RSE,	RSE
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Mental Health Quiz

 

 

 

 

 

Summer 1 – Families and Parenting
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Different Types of Families	Parenting	Fertility and STI’s	Teen pregnancy and parenthood	Parenthood	Abortion and pregnancy	Contraception / Love and Abusive Relationships
RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE, LAW	RSE
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	No Quiz available for this unit.

 

 

Character Development Education Curriculum Map 

Intent 

To prepare students for a world we can’t envisage so when they’re stuck with something they’ve never seen before they choose to think instead of remember” 

 

The Character Education curriculum is intended to help our students develop a robust set of skills and attributes that will enable them to confidently face life’s challenges and opportunities, now and in a fast-changing future. Our students’ ‘character’ will develop over time and in a range of contexts and will be shaped by unknown and unpredictable events.  

 

What are we hoping to achieve by the time out students leave us? 

• Love for Learning:  Our students build in character, and seek new experiences.  Our students develop a general survival kit to tackle challenges they face currently and will do later in life as adults by using the knowledge gained in Character Development across the curriculum to help themselves and others. 
• Be Resilient: Our students will have a growth mindset and high aspiration for their future pathways.  Our students will be fully equipped to make well informed choices and be armed with all the information they need to lead an exceptional life. 
• Value Everyone: Our students will be responsible confident citizens who treat everyone with respect and kindness.  Our students will celebrate their differences and build healthy relationships of all kinds. 

 

Our planned approach to providing opportunities to develop character-based skills and attributes  will make a difference to outcomes for our students. This subject is an integral element of a whole-school approach to developing ‘character’, providing a curriculum which focuses on the development of these essential skills and attributes. 

• interpersonal and social effectiveness (Self-awareness, Values, Resilience)
• effectiveness within a wider community
• risk management strategies

 

To achieve this the Character curriculum focus these core themes: Health and Wellbeing, Sex and Relationships, Careers, British Values and Citizenship. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 7 Character Overview 

Autumn 1 – Managing Change Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Managing Transition to Secondary School	Getting to know people	What is a community?	Careers and your future	Sleep and relaxation	Financial Education	Transition points and your life
GB	GB	BV	GB	SH	GB	GB
KEY:      GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Managing Change QUIZ

 

Autumn 2 – Puberty Body Development Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Intro to Puberty	Puberty   (Girls focus)	Puberty  (Boys focus)	Personal Hygiene inc Oral Hygiene	Menstruation, FGM and Puberty	Assertiveness, consent and Hormones	Self Esteem & empowerment
SH	SH	SH	SH	SH, RSE	SH	GB, SH
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Teenage guide to Puberty Magazine

 

 

 

 

Spring 1 – Celebrating Differences Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Multicultural Britain	What is your identity?	Nature Vs Nurture	Equality Act 2010	Breaking down Stereotypes	Prejudice and Discrimination	Challenging Islamophobia
CIT	BV , CIT, RSE	CIT	BV, CIT, SH	BV, CIT	BV, CIT	CIT, BV
KEY:   CIT = Citizenship BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Identity Collage or Bunting

 

Spring 2 – Staying Safe Online &Offline Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Avoiding Gangs	Online Safety	Fortnite, Grooming & online gaming	What is alcohol?	What is smoking?	E-Cigs and vaping	Energy Drinks  (Carrying a knife)
SH, RSE	SH	SH	SH	SH	SH	RSE, SH
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Display stand for new Mobile phone App

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Summer 1 – Friendships, Respect & Relationships Unit​
Lesson 1​	Lesson 2​	Lesson 3​	Lesson 4​	Lesson 5​	Lesson 6​	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)​
Consent and boundaries ​	Respect and relationships​	What makes a good friend ​	Friendships and managing them ​	Being positive and Self esteem  ​	What does it mean to be a man?​	Toxic Masculinity ​
RSE​	RSE​	SH​	SH​	RSE​	RSE​	​
KEY​:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE​					​
Homework Opportunities ​	HW – Building a Time Capsule (Time Box Project)

 

 

Summer 2 – Politics, Parliament and Me Unit​
Lesson 1​	Lesson 2​	Lesson 3​	Lesson 4​	Lesson 5​	Lesson 6​	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)​
Why is politics important ​	How is our country run ​	Create a political party​	Elections and campaigning ​	Politics and Debating ​	Exploring inside Parliament ​	Who is the new Prime Minister ​
CIT, BV​	CIT, GB, BV​	CIT​	CIT​	CIT, BV ​	CIT, BV​	CIT, BV​
KEY​:   GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         CIT = KS3 Citizenship          RSE = Statutory RSE​					​

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Autumn 1 – Proud to be me Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Employability Skills Target setting	Proud to be me + Career choices	Career interests and Job ideas	Self Esteem and the media	Labour market information	Exploring careers	Qualities and skills
GB	GB, RSE	GB	GB, SH	GB	GB	GB
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Best Day of my life Jigsaw

 

Year 8 CHARACTER OVERVIEW 

 

Autumn 2 – Legal & Illegal Drugs Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Introduction to drugs education	Different types of Addictions	Cannabis products	Drug Classifications	“Party” Drugs – The dangerous side	Exploring illegal drugs & Effects	Volatile Substance Abuse
SH	SH	SH	SH	SH	SH	SH
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Home Office Strategy to Combat the War on Drugs

 

Spring 1 – Law, Crime & Society Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Desert Island Living	Building a community	Making decisions & making priorities	Criminals, laws and society	Law making in the UK	Prisons, Reform and Punishment	n/a
CIT	CIT, GB, BV	CIT	CIT, BV	CIT, BV	CIT
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         CIT = Citizenship .          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Prisons for the future presentation  OR      HW – Fair Trade Project

 

 

 

 

 

Spring 2 – Identity, Relationships & Sex Education Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Intro to relationships and sex education	Healthy relationships	Dealing with conflict	Sexual Orientation	Gender Identity	Introduction to contraception	What is Love   (Periods and menstrual cycles)
RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	HE, RSE	RSE	RSE
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW- Media and Society University Research project

 

 

 

Summer 1 – LGBTQA+ Explored Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
The importance of happiness	LGBT what is it?	LGBT Homophobia in schools	Supporting those that are LGBT	Challenging homophobia	Transphobia	Coming Out  and Transphobia
	RSE, BV	BV	CIT, BV	BV	BV	BV
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	LGBTQ+ Quiz  HW – LGBTQ+ Champion Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer 2 – Physical Health & Mental Wellbeing Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Health and Wellbeing	What is mental health?	Positive body image	Child abuse	Types of Bullying	Healthy eating and Cholesterol	Stress management
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Launching a leisure Centre Presentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 9 CHARACTER CURRICULUM 

 

 

Autumn 1 – Combatting Extremism and Terrorism    PREVENT STRATGY
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Conspiracies & Extremist narratives	Extremism in all its forms	What is Terrorism?	Proud to be British	The radicalisation process	Counter Terrorism	Anti – Semitism
BV, CIT	BV, CIT	BV, CIT	BV	BV, CIT	BV, CIT	BV, CIT
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW- Fake Newspaper Challenge

 

 

 

Autumn 2 – Sex the Law & Consent
Lesson 1​	Lesson 2​	Lesson 3​	Lesson 4​	Lesson 5​	Lesson 6​	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)​
Sexual Consent & the law ​	FGM & The Law ​	Delaying Sexual Activity ​	Why have Sex?​	Relationships and Partners ​	Pleasure and Masturbation ​	What are STI’s?​
RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE
KEY​  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE​
Homework Opportunities ​	Term Time Project: New Reality TV Show​

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring 1 – Y9 My Future and Decision Making skills unit (Option Process)
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
From Failure to Success	Personal Growth and Resilience	Careers- My Future	Careers Labour Market Info and future jobs	Exploring Careers	Personal Reflection (What’s your strength card game)	Employment and Financial Management
GB	GB	GB	GB	GB	GB	GB
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         CIT = Citizenship .          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Complete a career action plan (10 year plan)

 

Spring 2 – Dangerous Society Online & Offline Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
County Lines – What is it?	County Lines – Who is at risk?	Substance misuse	Online safety – Cyber bullying	Grooming Boys and Girls	Drugs Education – Alcohol safety	Child Exploitation and online protection
HE	HE	HE	RSE/HE	RSE / HE	RSE / HE	RSE / HE
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer 1 – Contraception & STI’s Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
STI Lesson	Contraception Available	The Condom Lesson	Exploring the realities of Contraception	Sexual Harassment & Stalking	HIV and AIDS	AIDS – Prejudice & Discrimination
RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE / CIT / BV
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Sexual Health Forum Debate

 

 

Summer 2 Y9 Body Confidence Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Self esteem changes	What is a penis?	What is a vulva?	HBV – Bullying in all its forms	Dealing with Grief and loss	Media and Airbrushing	Cancer Prevention & Healthy lifestyles
RSE / HE	RSE	RSE	RSE / HE	HE	HE	HE
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HW – Promoting Health and Well being project

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 10 CHARACTER CURRICULUM 

 

 

 

Autumn 1 – Exploring British Values Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Critical thinking & Fake News	What is a cult?	Exploring Britishness and British Values	LGBT Rights & British Values	What are Human Rights	Exploring Human Rights
		BV	BV
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Exploring British values Quiz

 

Autumn 2 – Exploring relationships & Sex Education
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Campaigning against FGM	Sexting Nudes and Dick Picks	Porn Life vs Real Life	Porn materials and attitudes	Domestic abuse and violence	Sexual violence (Assault and Rape)	Sexualisation of the media
RSE	RSE	RSE / HE	RSE / HE	RSE	RSE	RSE / HE
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Sexuality and Gender Quiz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring 2 – Rights & Responsibilities Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Instagram Generation	Targeted Advertising	Marriage what is it?	Rights & Responsibilities	Consumer Rights	Employment rights	Exploring a pay check
HE		CIT, BV, RSE, LAW	RSE , HE, GB	GB, BV	GB, BV	GB
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Rights and responsibilities Quiz

 

Spring 1 – Violence, Crimes & Seeking Safety Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Honour based Violence	Forced Marriages	Online Gambling	Social Media Validation	Keeping Data Safe	Modern Day Slavery	Preventing Knife Crime
RSE, BV	RSE, BV	HE	HE	HE	BV, CIT	CIT, BV
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Social Media Impact Quiz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer 1 – Exploring World Issues Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
International Organisations	Brexit  Our place in the wider world	Aid and Supporting Other Countries	Fair Trade	Peace, War and Conflict	Women’s Rights & Equality	#Metoo Movement & Times Up
CIT	CIT	CIT, BV	CIT	CIT, BV	CIT, BV, GB	RSE, GB
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Multiculturalism Quiz    Exploring World issues Quiz

 

 

Summer 2  Y10 Mental Health and Wellbeing Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Child abuse (CSE)	Screen time & Safe mobile Phone use	Common types of Mental Health	Self Harm	Suicidal thoughts & Support	Promoting emotional wellbeing
RSE	HE	HE	HE	HE	HE
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Personal well being Quiz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YEAR 11 

 

 

Autumn 1 Staying Safe Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Virtual Reality & Live Streaming	New Psychoactive Drugs (NPS)	Festivals, Drugs	War on Drugs	Cosmetic & Aesthic Procedures	Drugs substance addiction	Online reputation & Digital Footprints
RSE / HE	HE	HE	HE	HE	HE	HE
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Festivals and Drugs Quiz

 

Autumn 2 – Your future and Beyond Unit  (Transition to Post 16)
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Time management	LGBT Rights across the world	Dealing with exam stress & Anxiety	Insta Life Vs. Real Life	Writing a Personal statement	Writing a CV
GB	GB	GB	HE, GB	GB	GB
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities

 

 

 

 

 

Spring 1 -Sexual Health
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Peer on peer bullying	Fertility and what impacts it	Alcohol and Sex	Revisiting Sexual Health	Revisiting contraception	Period Power –  Feminine Products
RSE	RSE	HE, RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE, HE
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	HIV and Aids sexual health Quiz

 

 

Spring 2 – Adult Health & Looking After Yourself Unit
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Organ donation & Stem cell research	Teenage Pregnancy Choices	Abortion (Morals, laws and thoughts)	Preventing Testicular Cancer	Preventing cervical and breast cancer	Parenthood	Love & Abuse are not the same
HE	HE	HE, RSE, LAW	HE	HE	RSE,	RSE
KEY: GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	Mental Health Quiz

 

 

 

 

 

Summer 1 – Families and Parenting
Lesson 1	Lesson 2	Lesson 3	Lesson 4	Lesson 5	Lesson 6	Lesson 7 (Lesson 8)
Different Types of Families	Parenting	Fertility and STI’s	Teen pregnancy and parenthood	Parenthood	Abortion and pregnancy	Contraception / Love and Abusive Relationships
RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE	RSE, LAW	RSE
KEY:  GB = Gatsby Benchmark Careers Standard     BV = British Values         SH = Statutory Health.          RSE = Statutory RSE
Homework Opportunities	No Quiz available for this unit.

 

 

 

 

 

Impact  

Students will be able to develop the vocabulary to articulate their thoughts and feelings in a climate of openness, trust and respect. Character Education will impact on the wider school ethos, culture and climate for learning.  Students will be able to improve their resilience and self-efficacy, and supporting the well-being of those around them.  Whilst the impact is difficult to measure, the curriculum should have a positive impact on the happiness and lives of all students, empowering them to overcome barriers. 

 

The impact of the curriculum will be evident in the number of safeguarding referrals made to the safeguarding team and pastoral staff, and the evidence of students’ resilience.  These impacts will also be evident in self-referrals to safeguarding staff.  Referrals for bullying behaviour, racist or homophobic incidents and all manner of equality and inclusion related incidents will be kept to a minimum and reduce over time.   

 

A2L grades will be monitored, as will the impact of Character Challenge engagement. 

 

The impact of the curriculum can also be felt through the schools’ behaviour and welfare systems, with student’s ability to self-reflect, and complete restorative practice.   

 

 

 

 

Impact  

Students will be able to develop the vocabulary to articulate their thoughts and feelings in a climate of openness, trust and respect. Character Education will impact on the wider school ethos, culture and climate for learning.  Students will be able to improve their resilience and self-efficacy, and supporting the well-being of those around them.  Whilst the impact is difficult to measure, the curriculum should have a positive impact on the happiness and lives of all students, empowering them to overcome barriers. 

 

The impact of the curriculum will be evident in the number of safeguarding referrals made to the safeguarding team and pastoral staff, and the evidence of students’ resilience.  These impacts will also be evident in self-referrals to safeguarding staff.  Referrals for bullying behaviour, racist or homophobic incidents and all manner of equality and inclusion related incidents will be kept to a minimum and reduce over time.   

 

A2L grades will be monitored, as will the impact of Character Challenge engagement. 

 

The impact of the curriculum can also be felt through the schools’ behaviour and welfare systems, with student’s ability to self-reflect, and complete restorative practice.