The Howard School offers a broad range of enrichment activities, designed to develop our pupils as a whole person, through the PSHEE (or personal development) curriculum, extra-curricular activities and Cultural Capital activities.
Character Education enables us to provide experiential learning opportunities to pupils.
Character Education helps pupils to develop their interests and abilities, provides valuable learning experiences outside their studies, and promotes independence and interpersonal links with pupils in other year groups.
Aims of the Programme
The core aims of our Character Education programme are to:
- Develop pupils’ resilience
- Promote co-curricular opportunities to broaden pupils’ horizons
- Develop independence, self-esteem and responsibility
- Play an active role as members of a democratic society
- Make the most of their own abilities and those of others
- Behave in a socially and morally acceptable way including towards authority and each other
- Encourage pupils to become involved in the life of their community, both inside and outside of school.
- Value the achievements they make, and the achievements of others
- Make informed choices about dealing with risks and meeting challenges now and in the future.
- Decide on values by which they want to live their lives, helping pupils make informed, ethical choices.
- Prepare pupils for the future, pathways and progression with pupils realising their potential.
- Develop a sense of belonging that allows pupils to have a voice and to influence society.
- Develop confident communicators.
The Howard School has a Core Character Education programme in which all students participate, and is delivered through the:
- Personal Development Curriculum
- Wider and Core Character Education programme
The wider CCE programme is built around developing the core student attributes of Leadership, Organisation, Resilience, Initiative and Communication. These attributes are identified as critical by education and industry partners, including the CBI (confederation of business industry) and the National Careers Service, as they represent key qualities sought after in the workplace.
Leadership
Encourages students to take initiative, lead effectively, and inspire others.
Organisation
Fosters the ability to plan, manage time and resources, and work efficiently.
Resilience
Helps students develop the capacity to bounce back from challenges, learn from mistakes, and persevere in the face of adversity.
Initiative
Promotes proactive thinking, self-motivation, and the willingness to take on new tasks and opportunities.
Communication
Develops effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills, including active listening, clear expression, and empathy.
Core Character Education Programme
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Wider and Voluntary Character Education Opportunities
Student Leadership
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- Structure - Diagrammatic, roles and responsibilities,
- Ambassadors
- Photo Ambassadors
- Eco Ambassadors
Aspire Programme
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Talents and Interests (Extra Curricular)
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Extra-curricular activities programme
STEM - links to STEM programme
Duke Of Edinburgh Award
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