Welcome to Philosophy & Personal Development
2022 - 2023
Mrs Carly McCready
Curriculum Leader
Introduction to the Department
This core element of the curriculum in both Key Stages incorporates Religious Studies, Citizenship and PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education). The topics taught below are designed to address themes from Religious Studies, Citizenship and PSHE, in a unified and complimentary way.
Students explore ideas and concepts with an aim towards independent learning, resilience and a deepening awareness of their place in society, both now and in the future. Students are encouraged to develop empathy and to be able to appreciate the views, beliefs and values of others. Healthy argument and debate are also used to develop confidence and to consolidate learning.
The aim of our PPD programme is to ensure that by the time our students leave Eggar’s, they will be fully aware of the ‘outside world’, be adaptable to changing circumstances, be able to weigh up information and make responsible decisions.
We are constantly developing our curriculum to ensure we address topics that are relevant to the lives of our students and contemporary society.
Key Stage 3 Information:
Year |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
7 |
Introduction to PPD and Managing Change: Including a focus on puberty, keeping our bodies healthy & self-esteem.
Christianity: Including a focus on creation, worship and the parables. |
Politics, Parliament & Me Including a focus on why politics is important and how our country is run
Staying Safe Online & Offline: Including grooming & online gaming, smoking alcohol and energy drinks.
Buddhism: Including a focus on the founding beliefs.
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Celebrating Differences Including a focus on multicultural Britain, individual identity & prejudice and discrimination.
Friendships, Respect & Relationships Including consent & boundaries, respect and relationships and pressure & influence. |
8 |
Physical Health and Mental Wellbeing: Including a focus on mental health, positive body image, types of bullying & stress management.
Proud to be me: |
Law, Crime & Society: Including a focus on criminals, laws and society, law making in the UK and prisons, reform & punishment.
Dangerous Society Online and Offline: Islam: |
LBGTQ+ Explored
Identity, Relationships & Sex Education |
Key Stage 4 Information:
Year |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
9 |
The Holocaust:
Essential Life Skills: |
Combatting Extremism & Terrorism:
Legal & Illegal Drugs: |
Sex, The Law and Consent:
Contraception & STIs: |
PPD is a non-examined subject. Students will receive feedback on effort only.
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