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Work Related Learning andEnterprise EducationWork Related Learning and Enterprise Education are aspectsof the curriculum that link school subjects with the worldof work and supports skills that students will need in thework place and in the community.These skills include teamwork, problem solving, takingresponsibility, using ones initiative and many more.Work Related Learning and Enterprise therefore permeatesall subjects and, in many cases, enables students to relatetheir classroom work to the ‘world of work’.In addition to the above we hold a 2-day conference forYear 10 and an Enterprise Day for Year 9. in the summerterm which underlines the above skills.Sex EducationThere is a carefully structured sex education programmedesigned to help students understand and cope withtheir own sexuality at a level appropriate to their age anddevelopment. The course is taught by specialist staff andoffers a perspective set within a moral Christian frameworkwhich affirms the values of the family. The Governorsregularly review the school’s sex education policy andcurriculum. Parents are always welcome to consult thepolicy document, syllabus, and teaching materials used.Parents have the right to withdraw their children from allor part of the school’s sex education programme.Drug EducationThere is a carefully structured drug education programmedesigned to help students understand and cope with issuesof substance abuse at a level appropriate to their age anddevelopment. The course is taught by specialist staff andoffers a perspective set within the legal context and a moralChristian framework which affirms the dangers associatedwith drug taking. The Governors regularly review theschool’s drug education policy and curriculum. Parents arealways welcome to consult the policy document, syllabus,and teaching materials used. Parents have the right towithdraw their children from all or part of the school’sdrug education programmeExaminationsYear 11 mock examinations are held in November; Years7-10 have final assessments in June. The examinationtimetable is issued to all students well in advance and theyare given guidance on preparing a revision programmethrough the pastoral programme. Year 9 sit examinationsin Mathematics and Science at Key Stage Three in May.HomeworkAll students are expected to do homework and a studentplanner and a homework timetable are issued at thebeginning of the year. Daily amounts increase from about anhour in Year 7 to as much as three hours in the Sixth Form.Curricular InformationParents wishing to consult any documents and syllabusesrelating to the curriculum or the 2008 OFSTED report onthe school should contact the Headteacher who will makethem available.RELIGIOUS STUDIESReligious Studies is a vital part of the school curriculum ineach year. The overall aim of the department is to givestudents an understanding of what religion is and whateffects belief has on the individual and the community.In order to further this aim the syllabus looks at differentaspects of religion. Students are encouraged to developboth their knowledge and their understanding of Christianityas a major world religion and, at the same time, theirawareness of other great world religions.The department has five specialist teachers, teaching allstudents in the school. Each syllabus has a high academiccontent and is designed to stimulate both the imaginationand an awareness of religion.At Key Stage Three the QCA scheme of work has beenadopted which requires pupils to acquire and applyknowledge and understanding of:• Christianity and the other principal religionsrepresented in Great Britain;• how these religions influence individuals,communities, society and the world;• the nature of belief, religion, philosophy and ethics.Examination courses are available to all students at KeyStage 4 and the school has adopted syllabus B of OCR.All students take either a short or full course in ReligiousStudies.AS level in Ethics & Philosophy is a popular course.At A-Level we offer two courses in the Religious StudiesDepartment. Both of these are part of the OCR suite forA-Level Religious studies and as such cannot be studied atthe same time as each other, by far the most popular ofthe two courses is Philosophy and Ethics of Religion, whilstthe less popular is Christian Studies involving work on theNew Testament and Developments in Christian Thinking.8
WorshipWorship is an important aspect of the daily life of St Edward’s.There is a rota of assemblies each morning using both theMain Hall and the Sports Hall.Assemblies are taken by local ministers, year chaplains, staff,and by the students themselves. Weekly themes ensure avariety of subjects are covered during the school year.Two mornings each week assembly is replaced by a tutorperiod which begins with tutorial worship organised by theForm Tutor and students.In the autumn and spring terms Eucharists are held in Schoolfor each year group. Year Groups attend St Edward’s Churchand other churches on St Edward’s Day, Lent and duringAscensiontide.Inspection ReportIn support of the comments on worship in the centre pagesof the school prospectus we offer these two paragraphsfrom the summary of the denominational inspection ofthe school in 2008:The impact of collective worship on the school communityis outstanding. Worship is at the centre of school life andis valued highly by the pupils. It is central to the missionof the school and is prominent in the documentation.Local clergy, senior staff, class teachers and pupils havethe opportunity to lead worship in assemblies; thoseremaining in class have an excellent series of power pointpresentations to direct their thoughts during tutor periods.There is regular worship at St. Edward's and other churches.From the questionnaires completed by learners it is evidentthat the majority enjoy the worship, especially when theyplay an active part in it. The Anglican practice is emphasisedin the Eucharist and the observance of the major ChristianFestivals although pupils of other denominations say theyare fully included in this.The "Praise and Prayer" meeting of the Christian Union isvalued highly by those who attend it.Right of WithdrawalIt is hoped that all parents will fully support attendanceat, and participation in, religious teaching and worship.However, should any parent wish to exercise their right towithdraw their child from Religious Education or collectiveworship, they should notify the Headteacher of this intentionand discuss with him suitable alternative provision.CHAPLAINCYEach year group has a chaplain. Our chaplains are localAnglican Clergy, volunteers who have been invited to joinour team of chaplains by the Governing Body, and we arevery grateful to them for their commitment to our pupils.These Chaplaincies were introduced:- to strengthen the public presence of Christianministry within the school;- to help students with the questions and problems whichare part of their own spiritual journey;- to provide an additional source of pastoral and spiritualcare and listening (for staff as well as students).- to ensure that those who take school services (especiallycommunions) are grounded in the life of the school;- to emphasise the commitment of the school and thechurches to an age group which often feels ignoredand undervalued;- to provide an extra resource for Religious Studies, PSHEand the pastoral curriculum, as appropriate, at theinvitation of teachers.The Chaplaincies support the existing pastoral systemwithin the school and also give both students and teachersan opportunity to talk to someone with a perspective fromoutside the school.The Year Chaplains for 2009/2010 are:Year 7 - The Reverend Sally LynchAssistant Curate, St Edward’s,RomfordYear 8 - The Reverend Carolyn TibbottAssistant curate, St Michael’s,Gidea ParkYear 9 - The Reverend Jonathan EvensVicar of St John’s,Seven KingsYear 10Year 11- The Reverend Chris WraggVicar of St Stephen’s,Buckhurst Hill- The Reverend Martin CourtVicar of St Chad’s,Chadwell HeathYears 12/13 - The Reverend Simon LawVicar of St Cedd’s,Becontree9It is our intention that each chaplain, as part of the teamof year tutors, will follow that group of pupils throughouttheir school career, building on and strengthening therelationships and support structure established over time.
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