LLW
Staff
| Head of Department | Subject Teachers |
|
Mrs Williams |
Miss Hearst Mr Scott Mr Williams |
Key Stage 3
|
Personal Development: |
Local and Global Citizenship: |
Education for Employability: |
| Relationships, Health Education, Decision Making, Morals, Values and Beliefs, Learning about Learning, Self Concept, Drugs Awareness. | Diversity in the Classroom, Community and in the Wider World, Expressing Identity, Ethnic Minorities, Discrimination. | Assessing Personal and Presentational Skills, Making Choices, Decision Making, Types of Qualification and where they lead, Personal Career Planning, Local/Global Economy and Enterprise. |
In the first three years at Nendrum College pupils will receive one period each week (35 minutes). Pupils then either study GCSE LLW or a combination of OCN PSWB and OCN Employability Skills.
Key Stage 4
LLW
| Unit 1: | Local and Global Citizenship | External written examination | 20% |
| Unit 2: | Personal Development | External written examination | 20% |
| Unit 3: | Employability | External written examination | 20% |
| Unit 4: | Controlled Assessment Task | Controlled assessment | 40% |
At KS4 our pupils follow the CCEA LLW Specification. This specification aims to encourage students to develop the skills required to think independently, make informed decisions and take appropriate courses of action in relation to personal, social, economic and employment issues; develop a deeper understanding of the impact of change on individuals, society and the economy; develop a deeper understanding of the connections between local, national and global issues; develop higher-order critical and creative thinking skills; develop their ability to work effectively with others; develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and confidence to critically challenge accepted views and assumptions; develop a critical and analytical approach to problem solving and decision making; and develop their knowledge, understanding and skills, and progress to further or higher education and employment.
OCN PSWB
| Unit 1: | Exploring own personal identity |
| Unit 2: | Improving confidence and self-esteem |
| Unit 3: | Stress management techniques |
| Unit 4: | Understanding healthy lifestyles |
| Unit 5: | Prejudice and discrimination |
| Unit 6: | Exploring cultural diversity |
| Unit 7: | Understanding individual rights and responsibilities |
| Unit 8: | Exploring relationships |
| Unit 9: | Understanding teamwork skills |
| Unit 10: | Eating disorders |
At KS4 our pupils follow the OCN PSWB Specification. The qualifications will provide learners with a broad base of understanding and knowledge of personal and social development and health and well-being. This subject is 100% portfolio based.
