We place a strong emphasis on ensuring our students are not only qualified for work but are equipped for life.Our curriculum encourages students to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative, and understand how they can contribute positively to the academy, the local community, and the wider society.
Developing students' self-knowledge and self-confidence enables them to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures. It encourages them to distinguish right from wrong and respect England's civil and criminal law. This prepares them for life in modern Britain and all that this entails; for example, accepting that other people have different faiths and beliefs and appreciating that living under the rule of law protects individual citizens and is essential for their well-being and safety.
“Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good. Diversity is recognised and celebrated. Fundamental British values are taught well.” - OFSTED
The Four British Values are:
- The Rule of Law
- Democracy
- Mutual Respect and Tolerance of Those with Different Faiths and Those without Faith
- Individual Liberty
The booklets contain details of the coverage of these values across the curriculum at North Liverpool Academy. British Values are embedded within the curriculum and also taught explicitly through the PSAT form programme.
In some subject areas, the concepts may be taught explicitly, whereas in others they may be referred to, or be part of the broader way in which the subject is delivered.
Each year, when the curriculum is reviewed, this booklet is updated to reflect any changes.
Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural development
The Academy mission statement is ‘Aspire, Community, Experience’.
The PSHE agenda is central to the ethos of the North Liverpool Academy. The programme brings together the personal health social education (PHSE), Relationships Sex Education (RSE), spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC), social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL) and supports careers information and guidance (CIAG). These are delivered through multiple channels, including house ethos, assembly programme, rewards programme, form time provision, enrichment days, external trips and enrichment after school.
The programme allows our students to experience positive and exciting opportunities, but also challenges and risks. The intent being to prepare young independent people who are able to manage their personal and social lives in a positive and safe way within the community. It also allows students the opportunities to acquire a portfolio of skills and experiences to motivate them to aspire and achieve their ambitions and goals for the future, in order to secure employment and a successful career.
