Module 12: Whole school culture and ethos

Use this module to:

1. Know how the learning from RSHE supports the whole school culture and ethos
2. Identify elements of RSHE learning that can be practised and embedded throughout the school's provision
3. Understand how RSHE can challenge bullying as a group behaviour
4. Identify how RSHE can support 'belonging' to a school, making a difference to children and young people's progress

Module 12: Video

• Module 12: Whole school culture and ethos

Module 12: Tasks

• Share the 5 social and emotional learning competencies with subject leads to ensure there are opportunities to demonstrate these within their subjects.
• Share the Anti-Bullying Alliance resources with SLT, making explicit links to RSHE learning and anti-bullying strategies within relevant school policies.
• School council or other pupil voice group complete an environment walk to consider how it supports a culture and ethos of belonging.

Module 12: References

• Relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Plan your relationships, sex and health curriculum - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• What Is the CASEL Framework? - CASEL
• Anti-Bullying Alliance
• The Equality Act and schools (publishing.service.gov.uk)
• Resources (beaconhouse.org.uk)

Module 12: Further learning

• United against bullying - Anti-Bullying Alliance
• Place and belonging in school: Why it matters today; case studies
• 7 Ways to Give Your Students a Sense of Belonging
• "Why do children need to feel they belong and how can adults support?" Sarah Dove - Pooky Ponders - Creative Education
• "What practical steps can we take to avoid everyday racism?" Ann Marie Christian - Pooky Ponders - Creative Education
• "Why does loneliness matter and how can we build connection, community and belonging?" Iona Lawrence - Pooky Ponders - Creative Education