Personal Development

Democracy is consistently reinforced. Student focus groups and the student leadership team use democratic processes, to discuss and make decisions on areas such as well-being and charitable giving. Democracy is explored further in subjects including History and Citizenship, as well as in form time, deeper learning days, school displays and assemblies. Student Voice and Headteacher breakfasts also ensure that our students feel part of decisions taken within the school.

The importance of laws is consistently reinforced in assemblies and throughout the school day. Students learn the values and reasons behind the laws that govern and protect us. They learn about the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. Our students learn to manage their behaviour and take responsibility for their actions. Our staff in turn are committed to providing a consistent environment. An environment of this type enables students to feel safe and secure; promoting excellent conditions for learning to take place. The Rule of Law is explored further in KS3 Ethics and Character lessons where students apply their knowledge of the rule of law to contemporary issues, such as gang crime in Britain and human right violations across the world.

We encourage students to become good and valued citizens. We have created an environment where all students feel safe and where choices and freedoms are encouraged within the realms of the school’s expectations. We offer a range of co curricular activities which students have the freedom to choose from, based on their interests, so that individual talents can be built upon. Carleton High School also participates in a number of charity fundraisers each year.

Mutual respect is fundamental at Carleton High School and 'Respect' is one of the four Carleton student values. 'We treat others how we would like to be treated, showing kindness and good manners. We are honest, demonstrate good morals and do the right thing even when no one is watching'.

All students are respected and valued equally regardless of their ability, gender, faith, heritage or race. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in which a number of world major religions are studied at KS3. Further to this, students receive the opportunity to reflect on their own influences and identities alongside discussing a number of areas around stereotypes, religion, gender, identity and sexuality. Our assemblies help all students to find out about themselves and others; linking their lives to the communities in which they belong. We place great emphasis on providing opportunities to participate in events and celebrations to broaden all students’ experiences and awareness of others, through deeper learning days, assemblies and educational visits. Tolerance is also explored through a number of Deeper Learning Days focussing on areas such as world-wide cultures & Multi-Faith Day in Britain.

We actively support the view that all students should be protected from radicalisation and extremism. Our approach is in line with the government’s CONTEST (counter-terrorist) and PREVENT (stopping people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism) strategies.

Messages of hate can take many forms and extremist groups use them to recruit young people. Parents can find more information, including advice on protecting their children, by clicking here.

This relates to the quest for individual identity and the search for meaning and purpose in our existence. It leads towards the understanding of self and others. It has to do with feelings, emotions, attitudes and beliefs. It is not linked solely to a particular doctrine or faith and spiritual development is therefore accessible to everyone.

Students developing their own moral compass. From the basics of knowing right from wrong and applying this to their own lives to developing and understanding and opinion on ethical and current affairs. While developing their moral compass students will also understand that some actions will be followed by a consequence and understand why this is.

A student's social development is shown by how they can socialise and fit in a variety of different contexts, situations and environments. They can hold conversations in a classroom, but also at social times such as break and at the dinner table. They will understand a range of different cultural influences that have shaped and developed their own background and respect that of others. They will be confident at expressing opinions and listening to other opinions whether that be about sport, music or politics.

At the heart of cultural development lies the necessity to develop a sense of personal identity, whilst at the same time acquiring awareness, understanding and tolerance regarding the cultural traditions and beliefs of others.