Aims
Help students develop as individuals, members of, and contributors to society
Deliver the skills and capabilities needed for adult life and work
Equip students to make informed choices
Develop the ability to think and interact in ways that take account of their own needs and also the well-being of others who may be affected by their actions
Develop critical thinking skills
Staff
Mrs McMorrow
Mr McCausland
Miss Blair
Miss Quinn
Mr O’Rawe
Mr Robb
Key Stage 3
At Key Stage 3 the Learning for Life and Work course comprises of 3 main strands:
Personal Development
Local and Global Citizenship
Education for Employability
The topics covered in each strand are:
Personal Development
Health and the Whole Person
What is Health?
How can I manage my feelings appropriately
What influences me?
What can drugs do?
Morals values and beliefs, managing stress, drugs awareness
Who am I?
What values are important to me?
Managing change
How can I form healthy relationships?
Health, Learning and the future me
How can I be healthy?
How do I learn best?
What changes are in my future?
What relationships am I ready for?
Sharp alcohol project
Local and Global Citizenship
What is Citizenship?
What is Identity?
How is N Ireland Ethnically diverse?
What is Global diversity?
How is identity expressed in N Ireland
What is sectarianism?
What is Racism?
What happens when conflict gets unmanageable?
How does my School manage diversity?
What are human rights?
Why do we need to protect human rights?
How can we tackle poverty in N Ireland?
What is Equality
What causes discrimination?
What is social justice?
What is the role of the equality commission?
How do NGOs promote Equality?
How can laws be enforced?
Why should I take action in a democracy?
Education for Employability
Introduction to Employability
Introduction to Career Planning
Enterprise Activity
What types of job are there?
What skills and qualities do I have?
Working in the local and global economy
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
What skills and qualities have I developed?
What next subject and career choices?
Review of personal skills and qualities
CVs
Labour Market Trends
Personal Career Planning
All of these topics are covered by the end of Key Stage 3. The subject specific skills required for success at Key Stage 4 and Post 16 are developed throughout Key Stage 3.
Key Stage 4
OCN Level 2 Certificate in Personal Success and Wellbeing, GCSE Equivalent
100% Portfolio – Internally assessed and externally moderated.
Pupils complete 9 units as detailed below:
Understanding Drugs and Substance Misuse
Understanding Sex and Relationships
Roles and responsibilities of parenting
Managing Risk
Prejudice and Discrimination
Peer Leadership
Stress Management Techniques
Managing Personal Finances
Understanding Healthy Lifestyles
BTEC Level 2 Award In Public Services, 1 GCSE Equivalent
Exam Board: Pearson.
Unit 1 The role and work of the Public Services External Exam 12.5%
Unit 2 Working skills in the Public Sector 12.5%
Unit 4 Public Services & Community Protection 12.5%
Unit 5 Health, Fitness and Lifestyle for the Public services 12.5%
Post 16
Btec Level 3 Extended Certificate in Uniformed Protective Services RQF
Equivalent of 1 A Level. Exam Board: Pearson.
Unit 2 – Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services External Exam 33%
Unit 5 – Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services – Portfolio
Unit 10 – Skills for Outdoor Activities and the Uniformed Protective Services – Portfolio
Unit 13 – Introduction to Criminology – Portfolio
Btec Level 3 Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services RQF
Equivalent of 2 A-Levels. Exam Board: Pearson.
Unit 1 Citizenship and Diversity – Pearson set research project
Unit 2 – Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services External Exam 17%
Unit 4 – Physical Preparation, Health and Wellbeing – Portfolio
Unit 5 – Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services – Portfolio
Unit 6 – Government and the Protective Services – External Exam 12.5%
Unit 10 – Skills for Outdoor Activities and the Uniformed Protective Services – Portfolio
Unit 12 – Developing Personal Fitness Programmes - Portfolio
Unit 13 – Introduction to Criminology – Portfolio
Skills Developed
Leadership
Independent learning
Research and evaluation
Communication – written and verbal
Presentation skills
ICT – Finding, developing, presenting and communicating information
Task and resource analysis
Independent enquiry
Reflective thinking
Creative thinking and problem-solving
Teamwork
Self-management
Time management
Discussion/debating
Careers
Court usher
Civil service administrative officer
Assistant immigration officer
Tax inspector
Court reporter
Education welfare officer
Human resources officer
Barrister
Teacher
Youth service
Politician
Social services
Firefighter
Paramedic
Soldier RAF
Royal Navy
Outdoor pursuits instructor
Youth service
