Objectives

Children should be taught:

To recognise their worth as individuals by identifying positive things about themselves and their achievements.

To identify national, regional, cultural, religious and ethnic identities and to think about and value the lives of people living in different places, times and ways.

To talk, write and express (through a range of creative media) their ideas, their opinions and explain their views, on issues that affect themselves and society.

To research, discuss and debate issues of diversity and cohesion, problems and events and explore how the media present information.

To explore how to face new challenges positively.

To develop the skills to form effective positive relationships with their peers through work and play.

To resolve differences by looking at alternatives, making decisions and explaining choices.

To recognise and learn to challenge stereotypes, anti-social, or racist behaviours.

To reflect on spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues, using imagination and empathy to understand other people’s experiences.