Students in Years 12 and 13 continue with a diverse range of opportunities, including visiting speakers, workshops, assemblies and discussions. These events are organised based on what is most relevant to address the ever-changing needs of our students. We want to ensure all of our students have the information that they need to make informed choices regarding economic wellbeing, careers, and healthy relationships. We promote good physical and mental health, and ensure students know where they can go if they need advice and support.
All of our year 12 students participate in the National Citizen Service (NCS) during the first term. The NCS programme helps to develop a range of different skills and encourages students to work closely as part of a team. We follow the college model, which involves students participating in team activities, and then completing a social action project at the end of the term. In 2021, students raised a significant amount of money for the Teenage Cancer Trust and the local NHS charity, Dreamdrops.
We strongly believe that it is important for students to volunteer and give back to the school and wider community. We currently have sixth form students helping younger students in our Nurture department, and students visiting one of our primary feeders, helping young students with their reading.
The opportunities available to students are delivered by visiting speakers who are experts in their field. So far in 2021-22 we have welcomed the following organisations into school:
The following organisations will be visiting in later part of the year:
Young People, Relationships and Sex – The New Norms https://www.ippr.org/files/publications/pdf/young-people-sex-relationships_Aug2014.pdf
Shhh….No Talking – LGBTQ Inclusive RSE in the UK http://www.tht.org.uk/~/media/Files/Campaign/SRE%20Report%202016%20final.pdf
DoSRE you can download some PowerPoints to help discuss issues around relationships with your child -http://www.dosreforschools.com/resources-for-teachers/in-the-classroom-lesson-guidance/
Teachers Guide to Teenage Relationship Abuse also useful for parents to help to spot the signs of relationship abuse in your child. http://www.actonitnow.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Teen-Abuse-Teachers-Guide.pdf
Disrespect Nobody Campaign – Section on Consent- there are lots more https://www.disrespectnobody.co.uk/consent/what-is-consent/
Ditch the Label https://www.facebook.com/DitchtheLabel/videos/10154097367221008/
Disrespect Nobody Campaign https://www.disrespectnobody.co.uk/porn/what-is-porn/
Positive Body Image – Pamphlet http://www.girlmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Positive-Body-Image-Pamphlet.pdf
DoSRE http://www.dosreforschools.com/resources-for-teachers/in-the-classroom-lesson-guidance/
Explore Dream Discover http://www.sexualhealthsheffield.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Explore-Dream-Discover.pdf
Coming out support https://www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice/coming-out/coming-out-advice-and-guidance-parents
Gendered Intelligence http://genderedintelligence.co.uk/
Thinkuknow Toolkit https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
Disrespect Nobody Campaign https://www.disrespectnobody.co.uk/relationship-abuse/what-is-relationship-abuse/
CEOP –Exploited https://www.pshe-association.org.uk/sites/default/files/Exploited%20resource%20pack.pdf
Article on Emotional abuse for YP http://www.themix.org.uk/crime-and-safety/victims-of-crime/how-to-recognise-emotional-abuse-in-relationships-24254.html
https://www.everyonesinvited.uk/ eradicating rape culture
Disrespect Nobody Campaign https://www.disrespectnobody.co.uk/sexting/what-is-sexting/
Brook - Condom Handout https://www.brook.org.uk/attachments/Brook_Condom_handout_final.pdf
Cambs C-Card Scheme http://ccardcambs.com/
Digital Romance Report
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/professionals/guidance/digital-romance
https://www.mankind.org.uk/ - domestic abuse
https://mensadviceline.org.uk/ - domestic abuse
https://www.safeline.org.uk/contact-us/ - male survivor’s helpline
https://parentzone.org.uk/article/what-are-loot-boxes - information on loot boxes