At Co-op Academy Southfield, we understand the importance of educating students about Personal and social development (PSD) in order to help them make responsible and well-informed decisions in their lives. PSD is delivered daily through Health & Wellbeing, Living in the Wider World (LiWW) and Relationships & Sex Education (RSE). The vulnerability of our students means that safeguarding is central to the PSD curriculum along with a focus to develop Cultural Capital in all our students.

“At the heart of these subjects there is a focus on keeping children safe and schools play an important role in preventative education” KCSIE 2023

The teaching of LiWW helps prepare our students to become independent and responsible members of society. Through the LiWW curriculum we prepare our students to be safe - both online and in the real world, equipping them with strategies to manage risks digitally and in the community. We want our pupils to understand that prejudice and discrimination is unfortunately apparent in the wider world, but so is law and order that aids and protects the rights of individuals and groups. 

As a school, we pride ourselves with holding trust and responsibility in high regard -  we aim to instil these values in our students when forming relationships in and around school but also in preparation for life after school and within the world of work.

Assessment

In Living in the Wider World, staff will complete one "Evidence for Learning" (EFL) log per term or maintain a marked workbook/annotated portfolio of work. The EFL log should demonstrate the student's progress against the skills progression steps, showcasing their engagement and understanding of global and societal issues. Alternatively, the workbook or portfolio will be regularly reviewed and annotated by teachers and learning support assistants, providing insightful feedback on the student’s exploration of global citizenship, economic understanding, and societal contributions, addressing misconceptions, and offering next steps for further learning.