Aims

The programme aims to help young people think about:

• the harm that can be caused by the language you use
• the effects of name-calling
• the history behind a misused, fashionable word
• the responsibility of celebrities in setting an example to their young public.

Learners will:

• enhance their understanding of other people's experiences and points of view
• understand better how their use of language can lead to misunderstanding
• be motivated to challenge language that they are unhappy about.

The programmes will be useful to support learning in PSHE and Citizenship at KS4 +. In England and Wales and Ireland, students following GCSE and AS /A level courses in General Studies and Sociology could also use the programmes to enhance learning.

Curriculum Relevance

Standard Grade: Area of Study 1, Area of Study 2

Intermediate 1

Intermediate 2

Higher Grade

PSHE/PSE KS4
Knowledge, skills and understanding 1: Developing confidence and responsibility and making the most of their abilities. Sections b, c, d.
Knowledge, skills and understanding 3: Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people. Sections a, c, d.

Citizenship KS4
Knowledge, skills and understanding 1: Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens. Section b and g.
Knowledge, skills and understanding 2: Developing skills of enquiry and communication. Sections a, b, c.

The programme would also give interesting background to any of the examined courses:
GCSE Citizenship, Sociology
A/AS Sociology, General Studies

GCSE (CCEA) Social and Environmental Studies
A/AS Sociology, General Studies
From 2005, KS4 Learning for Life and Work (Local and Global Citizenship Strand): Human Rights and Social Responsibility