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COURSE CONTENT

The Citizenship and Religious Education (CRE) course is followed by all pupils in Years 10 and 11. It is designed to prepare pupils for the changes in their lives which will occur when they leave Sweyne Park School in the summer of 2011 and provide them with the personal skills that they will need in the 21st century. The course fulfils the school's obligation to deliver Religious Education to all pupils in Key Stage 4 in line with the Essex Agreed syllabus. At the end of the course pupils in the top 3 sets of the Traditional Pathway are strongly encouraged to take the AQA Religious Education (short course) GCSE, while other pupils are able to opt in to do the examination. It is via CRE that Sweyne Park fulfils its statutory duty to deliver Sex & Relationships Education.

Over the two years pupils will address a wide range of personal and social issues which they will encounter on a personal level, and in their role as a citizen of the UK. In particular the RE element of the course looks at personal identity, relationships, sport & leisure, work, human rights and living in a multi cultural society. Within each unit of work pupils are provided with up to date information and a variety of perspectives, in particular that of the Christian faith. Pupils are then encouraged to examine and reflect on their own personal beliefs, values and attitudes in light of what they have learnt.

ASSESSMENT

COURSEWORK

There is no coursework element.

EXAMINATION (IF TAKEN)

AQA Religious Studies (Specification B) Short Course, Unit 1 Religion and Citizenship, consisting of one written paper.

HOME LEARNING

Home learning will be set as and when necessary to fulfil the requirements of the course.

EDUCATION EXTRA, SUPPORT AND TRIPS

When available, suitable extra curricular activities are arranged, for example “Roadrunner”, a road safety event held annually by the District Road Safety Officer. Examination workshops are held in Year 11 to support those pupils opting to take the examination.

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP

Discuss issues with pupils
Encourage pupils to take an interest in current affairs

SECURING SUCCESS

Pupils’ progress is monitored throughout the course and reports are written in line with school policy. If there are any major problems, parents/carers will be contacted by telephone or letter.

STAFF

Head of Citizenship, Personal & Religious Education - Mr Horace Letchford.