Pupils acquiring an understanding of cultural traditions and an ability to respond to a variety of experiences.
Pupils acquiring a respect for their own culture and that of others and to understand core British Values
Pupils developing an interest in others’ way of doing things and curiosity about differences.
Pupils developing the knowledge, skills understanding, qualities and attitudes they need to understand, appreciate and contribute to culture.
Pupils challenging stereotypes and becoming well-rounded global citizens.
Curriculum:
International and cultural education is planned for within each year group during an academic year. This planning is based upon the above aims and uses the Eight Key Concepts:
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The large majority of international planning and projects are undertaken as joint curriculum projects between ourselves and St Peter’s International School in Ghana. Over the ten years of our link, we have embedded and strengthened teaching and learning, ensuring staff CPD is an important aspect of international learning. Joint curriculum projects are disseminated and shared using email, Skype and annual reciprocal visits and Parents/Carers are actively encouraged to join in with our international learning.
Evaluation:
International Education and learning about cultures is an inherent part of our annual School Development Plan, which is evaluated regularly and reported to Governors. It is reviewed annually by the International Leader and biannually as part of the Governors Review Timetable.
The governors and staff recognise that:
•global issues are an important part of the lives of our students living in a world where economies are increasingly interdependent and global communication is a daily reality. Our students have access to the internet and increased opportunity to travel, watch news stories from around the world, as they develop and follow for example, international sporting events as they happen
•the global dimension should be reflected in the attitudes and values of our students, the ethos of the school, the Programmes of Study and Key Skills.
•as a school we have a commitment to both gender and racial equality
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