"Students say that variety in lessons and positive encouragement by the staff make the school a good place in which to learn.”
Ofsted Inspection Nov 2007
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP LEARNING
At Tanbridge House School Citizenship education encompasses a ‘global’ theme. We recognise the importance of preparing our young people to be informed, enquiring and respectful citizens of the school and local community but equally important is their awareness and sense of responsibility as world citizens.
Global Citizenship learning gives students the knowledge, skills and understanding to play an effective role in society at local, national and international levels.
In a fast changing world, Global Citizenship encourages our young people to have an understanding of how the world works and their role in making the world a more equitable and sustainable place.
It helps them to become informed, thoughtful ‘Global Citizens’ who are aware of their duties and rights and are prepared to take responsibility for their actions.
It promotes their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, making them more self-confident and responsible both in and beyond the classroom.
It encourages students to play a helpful part in the life of their schools, neighbourhoods, communities and the wider world, from ‘local to global’.
It also teaches them about our economy and democratic institutions and values; encourages respect for different national, religious and ethnic identities; and develops students’ ability to reflect on issues and take part in discussions.
By making Global Citizenship learning explicit and real through varied experiences and opportunities, this subject will contribute significantly to the Tanbridge House School vision of , ‘Taking Learning Further’.
AIMS
The aim of Global Citizenship education in our school is to enable young people to;
Gain knowledge and understanding about; social justice and equity, diversity, globalisation and interdependence, sustainable development, peace and conflict.
Understand how we relate to our environment and to each other as human beings where ever we live.
Develop skills in; critical thinking, the ability to argue effectively, respect for people and things, co-operation and conflict resolution.
Enquire about, respect and value diversity, challenge injustices and understand rights and responsibilities as part of every day life in Horsham but also in the wider world.
Develop values and attitudes that encourage a sense of identity and self-esteem, to be able to show empathy and a belief that people can make a difference.
Gain an appreciation of the necessary part every individual plays within the community of our school and how this is reflected in the wider community
Learn about and develop critical thinking skill about institutions, issues, problems and practices in our democracy as well as within the complexity of the global world.
To develop a concern for our environment and a commitment to sustainable development.
THE DELIVERY OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
Citizenship education will be delivered according to the requirements of the national curriculum programmes of study at Key Stage 3 and 4.
Global Citizenship will be taught in a co-ordinated cross -curricular mode. Lessons, assemblies, tutor time activities, theme for the week, enrichment activities, student voice and responsibility will provide a wide experience of citizenship learning for all students.
Global Citizenship learning will take place in planned units of work across a range of subjects. Initial subjects involved with the teaching of Citizenship will be; PSHE, PE, Geography, History, Science, RE, Music and Drama.
Collective worship/Theme for the week
The collective worship programme is planned to include citizenship themes for each half term. In addition a weekly, ‘theme’ for the week, allows assemblies to address Global Citizenship issues and provides tutors with a focus to develop the thought on a more personal basis, with their tutees in tutor time. This allows students to reflect on their own Citizenship, as well as their achievements and targets related to Citizenship.
Enrichment programme
Tanbridge House School enrichment programme is extensive and provides rich and varied Citizenship opportunities for gaining knowledge, understanding and skills. It also encourages students to take part and make a contribution towards active Citizenship within the school or local community.
Student voice and responsibilities
Opportunities for students to have a voice, to take on responsibility and feel part of the every day running of the school, as well as in the decision-making process, is a vital part of Global Citizenship within Tanbridge House School. The school council, prefect system, eco schools award, peer education group make up some of the opportunities that encourage and allow students to make a difference in our school. Senior prefects are given responsibility for school tours, this includes a guided tour of the school for prospective students and their parents. Year 8 students are allocated one day in the school year to greet visitors at our community reception.