Circles, PSHE and Citizenship

The book is a case study of a secondary school that has been using Circle Time as the main PSHE and Citizenship teaching strategy for 5 years. A PSHE and Citizenship programme is developed with each topic supported by 2-3 lesson plans. The book discusses: training and staff support development involvement of other agencies (e.g. School nurse, police) choice of Circle Time as the main pedagogy review, monitoring and evaluation links with the wider school community, policies and practices The CD-rom resource covers: structures, strategies and approaches in the secondary structure underpinning issues around group work primary importance of relationships to learning encouraging inclusion and dealing with special needs dealing with sensitive and controversial issues The book includes lesson plans in a circle format, Circle Time games and interview material from the perspectives of the Circle Time trainer, the PSHE staff, and the students.