Physics Mr Kerr

Key Skills

Page Subject

48 Foreword

Head of Department/Lead Teacher

Mr Bass

49 Global Goals Education

50 Careers Mt Taberner, Mrs Carrick,

Mrs Nash, Mrs Fielden, Miss Nairne

51 PSHCEE Drugs and Alcohol Awareness Mr Bartlett, Mrs Chaudry, Mr Davis

Foreword

The purpose of the Key Skills programme is to develop and nurture skills in our pupils that cut across curriculum areas and that support lifelong learning. These skills will enhance progress and attainment in education, employment, lifelong learning and personal development.

The programme is a key ingredient in the education offered at Haberdashers’. Along with our Academic curriculum and Pastoral care, the key skills programme ensures that we achieve our aims:

1. To challenge bright pupils to achieve the highest standards 2. To develop a sense of community and shared values 3. To support parents in preparing their sons for a fulfilled life

These subjects are non-examined.

In particular the programme will

• Foster the development of non-subject specific skills • The early introduction of key skills will ensure that pupils gain an excellent grounding in these skills. This will enhance their progress through later years in the school. • Develop practical skills in communication, digital literacy and study skills which will form a foundation upon which academic subjects can build and through which pupils can attain higher levels of progress. • Ensure that pupils understand the values of our community and apply them to achieve both personal and community success.

The programme covers the following key skills:

1. Global Goals Education 2. Careers 3. PSHCEE Drugs and Alcohol Awareness

Pupils are on a fortnightly period and a rotation after 3 or 4 lessons. Further talks on RSHE, Drugs Education and safety, anti-racism and LGBTQ+ issues are given by external providers.

Global Goals Education

Aims and Objectives

In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals (officially known as the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs). These goals have the power to create a better world by 2030, by ending poverty, fighting inequality and addressing the urgency of climate change. Guided by the goals, it is now up to all of us, governments, businesses, civil society and the general public to work together to build a better future for everyone. We feel that our pupils have to have a more global, empathetic and engaged response to global issues.We will use resources on gender equality, sustainable consumption and reducing inequalities to introduce Y9 pupils to The Global Goals https://www.globalgoals.org/

Pupils will be introduced to The Global Goals aims and discuss why they matter. There will be a focus upon three of the major goals, illustrated with case studies and classroom questions.

Goal 5: GENDER EQUALITY: END DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS

End all forms of discrimination against all women and girls everywhere. One area of focus is exploring the role of gender equality in positions of leadership. What does Gender Equality mean to your class – what do they understand it to mean. Do they think it is important?

Goal 10: REDUCED INEQUALITIES: PROMOTE UNIVERSAL SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL

INCLUSION By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status. Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard. Anti-racism campaigning as a driver of change.

Goal 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION: PROMOTE UNIVERSAL

UNDERSTANDING OF SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLES By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature. We will focus on the plastics industry as an example for study.