For all students to develop an understanding of the evolutionary society which we live in and challenge their perspectives on matters, to promote empathy and respect.
Our students will be engaged mentally, physically, socially and spiritually, to make well-informed decisions/choices for themselves, whilst developing their resilience throughout the conscious curriculum provisions and connectivity of the class reads.
Here at OSSMA, we look to develop our pupils holistically. This is often achieved through challenging the pupil’s perspectives and actively engaging them in societal matters.
With the conscious curriculum, PSHE has become more inter-related with other subjects to promote empathy and resilience within their learning. PSHE lessons promote kindness and respect to everyone, which is a lifelong OSSMA legacy we wish for all of our pupils.
OFSTED (2017)
“Pupils are ambitious and speak positively about the good careers advice and guidance they receive. This includes taught sessions in the personal, social, health and economic (PHSE) education curriculum and support from an external careers adviser.”
The class reads to enhance the pupil’s connectivity with the core values of the academy. Similarly, the class reads support the pupil’s engagement with discussions in PSHE lessons as well as developing empathy and kindness.
The class reads, promote a theme throughout the block, supporting the pupils understanding of the topic.
Year 7 have the opportunity to develop their resilience and kindness whilst reading Wonder. Pupils are able to reflect upon how they treat others and how they have adapted to the change and transitions of schools.
Year 8 have the opportunity to reflect on their ambitions through reading "Of Mice and Men" to develop their confidence and enthusiasm towards their futures.
Year 9 have the opportunity to develop their empathy whilst reading "THUG (The Hate U Give)" and reflecting upon diverse cultures.
This is a social action project which is fully led by the students at the academy. The students have already created a garden terrace and a sensory wellbeing room. These facilities have been incorporated into the academy to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for all students to access to manage their emotions.
Within the project, there are two teams, team sensory and team garden. Students can select their team and it is their responsibility to maintain these spaces and promote mental wellbeing throughout the academy.
The purpose of this project is:
Next steps
Since the establishment of the project, the students have greatly benefitted from being involved in the project activities. Therefore, the next step for the project is to fully embed this within the academy life at OSSMA. This will be achieved through PSHE lessons as well as community interactions.
Students will educate their peers on the importance of a healthy active lifestyle and mental wellbeing. The project has the main emphasis upon nurturing and the students are ambassadors of such kindness and empathy.