We would like to encourage our parents/careers to discuss what their children have learnt in their EPC lessons this week, helping to expand their personal development.

At Don Valley Academy, our core personal development programme is delivered through Ethics Philosophy and Citizenship ‘EPC’ lessons. EPC places social and personal development at the heart of its design, with group discussion, self-expression and the promotion of tolerance & respect towards the opinions of others assessed in each unit of work. Providing opportunities for pupils to develop confidence, resilience and knowledge to stay mentally and physically healthy are also included and developed on a cross curricular level.

Year 7

Students have been reading the text Boy 87, students are exploring the current issues of Refugees and the journey they take to seek safety.

KQ: Is it important to stand up for what you believe in no matter the cost?

Year 8

Students have been the reading of the case study of Nicky Cruz students have explored issues around crime and punishment.

KQ: Is prison an effective form of punishment?

Year 9

Students are studying the topical and very current issue of War and conflict.

KQ: Is there ever a valid reason to go to war?

Year 10

Students are exploring the approaches to the death penalty. They have explored the case of James Bulger and discussed should the death penalty have been issued in this case?

KQ: Should the death penalty be brought back to the UK?

Year 11

Students are exploring a variety of relationship types and the different beliefs on these relationships. This includes, marriage, divorce and LGBT+.

KQ: Is marriage outdated in the 21^st century?