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SMSC, RSE & British Values
At Hodge Hill College we provide a positive ethos based upon British values and our CARE brand that are shared across the school community. The culture and ethos of the school promotes respect as well as healthy and productive attitudes towards learning, life and work. Pupils are encouraged to contribute to the life and work of the school and, from the earliest stages, to exercise their responsibilities as members of a community. The focus of SMSC and RSE programmes is to empower students to stay safe and share positive British societal values.
British Values
At Hodge Hill College we uphold and teach pupils about British Values which are defined as:
- Democracy
- Rule of law
- Individual liberty
- Mutual respect
- Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
These values are reflected in our CARE brand and taught explicitly through the Collective Worship programme, the British Values, Global Citizen Form time programme and Religious Education curriculum. We also teach British Values through planning and delivering a broad and balanced school curriculum.
RSE
At Hodge Hill College we aim to provide an environment in which young people can develop and flourish. RSE is fundamental part of our SMSC programme preparing students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. RSE at Hodge Hill College focuses on relationships and issues that can arise from them. In delivering RSE it is our aim for pupils to develop a healthy, safer lifestyle.
A number of discrete sessions take place during the year, in which pupils focus on RSE issues. Our RSE curriculum is in line with statutory guidance and also takes into consideration local priorities reached through agreement with the Child Protection and Pastoral team. Some discrete RSE sessions, e.g. sex education, may be delivered in smaller single sex groups in order to provide pupils with an environment where they feel comfortable and to enable them to get the maximum benefit.
Parents have the legal right to request to have their child excused from sex education. For any child to be withdrawn a request would need to be put in writing to the Head Teacher. Parents only have the legal right to withdraw children up until three terms before the child turns 16. After that point, if the child wishes to receive sex education rather than be withdrawn, the school would make arrangements to provide the child with sex education.
SMSC
At Hodge Hill College we aim to provide a community ethos that enables pupils to grow as individuals, appreciating their own worth and that of others. Across the curriculum in all subjects, staff work towards developing the Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) needs of all pupils. SMSC education develops pupils’ appreciation and understanding of different people’s feelings and values, cultural diversity and different communities. Hodge Hill College has a caring ethos that nurtures the whole student and SMSC is a vital part of pupils’ development to ensure they become fully rounded and valued people.
Collective Worship
At Hodge Hill College we have a Collective Worship calendar that provides pupils with an opportunity to consider spiritual and moral issues and to explore their own beliefs. The aim is to develop community spirit, promote a common ethos and shared values, and reinforce positive attitudes. Each week the Collective Worship calendar has a focus that provides pupils with an opportunity for reflection and spiritual development. The focus of the week is delivered through Assemblies, ‘Thought for the day’ and the British Values, Global Citizen form time programme.
Focus for the Week
Autumn Term 2020 |
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Week |
Theme |
Week |
Theme |
1st Sept |
Welcome back |
26th Oct |
Half term |
7th Sept |
CARE |
2nd Nov |
Remembrance Sunday |
14th Sept |
Dedication & determination |
9th Nov |
Children in Need 13/11 |
21st Sept |
International Day of Peace 21/09 |
16th Nov |
British Values – Parliament Week 1st-7th Nov |
28th Sept |
European Day of Languages 26/09 |
23rd Nov |
Elimination of violence against women 25/11 |
5th Oct |
Black History Month |
30th Nov |
Value of resilience |
12th Oct |
International Day to Eradicate Poverty 17/10 |
7th Dec |
Human Rights Day 10/12 |
19th Oct |
Anti-slavery Day 18/10 |
14th Dec |
Celebration of achievement |
Spring Term 2021 |
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Week |
Theme |
Week |
Theme |
4th Jan |
British values & current affairs |
22nd Feb |
British values & current affairs |
11th Jan |
World Religion Day 17/01 |
1st March |
World Book Day 04/03 |
18th Jan |
Holocaust Memorial Day 27/01 |
8th March |
International Women’s Day 08/03 |
25th Jan |
CARE – Courtesy |
15th March |
Mothering Sunday 14/03 |
1st Feb |
LGBT History Month |
22nd March |
Comic Relief |
8th Feb |
International stand up to bulling day 26/02 |
29th March |
CARE British Values - Respect |
Summer Term 2021 |
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Week |
Theme |
Week |
Theme |
19th April |
British values & current affairs |
7th June |
British values & current affairs |
26th April |
CARE - Empathy |
14th June |
My Money Week |
3rd May |
British Values – Democracy (Midlands Mayoral Election) |
21st June |
Refugee Awareness 20/06 |
10th May |
Mindfulness & mental health |
28th June |
British Values - Tolerance |
17th May |
Diversity |
5th July |
CARE – importance of helping other |
24th May |
CARE for the environment |
12th July |
UNICEF Day of Change |
31st May |
Half term |
19th July |
Celebration |