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LFLW & Public Services

Curriculum

Departments

LFLW & Public Services

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Aims

  • Help students develop as individuals, members of, and contributors to society

  • Deliver the skills and capabilities needed for adult life and work

  • Equip students to make informed choices

  • Develop the ability to think and interact in ways that take account of their own needs and also the well-being of others who may be affected by their actions

  • Develop critical thinking skills

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Staff

Mrs McMorrow
Mr McCausland
Miss Blair
Miss Quinn
Mr O’Rawe

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."

- Mahatma Gandhi

Key Stage 3

At Key Stage 3 the Learning for Life and Work course comprises of 3 main strands:

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  • Personal Development

  • Citizenship

  • Employability

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The topics covered in each strand are:

Personal Development

  • Self-Awareness

  • Personal Health

  • Relationships

Citizenship

  • Diversity + Inclusion

  • Human Rights + Social Responsibility

  • Democracy + Active Participation

Employability

  • Work in the local and global community

  • Career Management

  • Enterprise + Entrepreneurship

Key Stage 4

OCN Level 2 Certificate in Personal Success and Wellbeing, GCSE Equivalent

100% Portfolio – Internally assessed and externally moderated.
Pupils complete 9 units as detailed below:

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  • Understanding Drugs and Substance Misuse

  • Understanding Sex and Relationships

  • Roles and responsibilities of parenting

  • Managing Risk

  • Prejudice and Discrimination

  • Peer Leadership

  • Stress Management Techniques

  • Managing Personal Finances

  • Understanding Healthy Lifestyles

BTEC Level 2 Award In Public Services, 1 GCSE Equivalent

Exam Board: Pearson

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  • Unit 1 The role and work of the Public Services External Exam 12.5%

  • Unit 2 Working skills in the Public Sector 12.5%

  • Unit 4 Public Services & Community Protection 12.5%

  • Unit 5 Health, Fitness and Lifestyle for the Public services 12.5%

Post 16

Btec Level 3 Extended Certificate in Uniformed Protective Services RQF

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Exam Board: Pearson.

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  • Unit 2 – Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services External Exam 33%

  • Unit 5 – Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services – Portfolio

  • Unit 10 – Skills for Outdoor Activities and the Uniformed Protective Services – Portfolio

  • Unit 13 – Introduction to Criminology – Portfolio

Btec Level 3 Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services RQF

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Exam Board: Pearson.

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  • Unit 1 - Citizenship and Diversity – Pearson set research project

  • Unit 2 – Behaviour and Discipline in the Uniformed Protective Services External Exam 17%

  • Unit 4 – Physical Preparation, Health and Wellbeing – Portfolio

  • Unit 5 – Teamwork, Leadership and Communication in the Uniformed Protective Services – Portfolio

  • Unit 6 – Government and the Protective Services – External Exam

  • Unit 10 – Skills for Outdoor Activities and the Uniformed Protective Services – Portfolio

  • Unit 12 – Developing Personal Fitness Programmes - Portfolio

  • Unit 13 – Introduction to Criminology – Portfolio

Skills Developed

  • Leadership

  • Independent learning

  • Research and evaluation

  • Communication

  • Presentation skills

  • ICT

  • Task and resource analysis

  • Independent enquiry

  • Creative thinking and problem-solving

  • Teamwork

  • Self-management

  • Time management

  • Discussion/debating

Career Areas

  • Court usher

  • Civil service administrative officer

  • Court reporter

  • Education welfare officer

  • Human resources officer

  • Barrister

  • Teacher

  • Youth service

  • Politician

  • Social services

  • Firefighter

  • Paramedic

  • Soldier RAF

  • Royal Navy

  • Outdoor pursuits instructor

  • Youth service

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