The character curriculum is designed to support students SMSC development, with a focus on life satisfaction and employability.
At MEA, we develop our students' character through:
Making character development explicit, in assemblies, tutor time, in Fantastic Futures lessons and throughout the academic curriculum
Providing Year 7 students with the MEA 'future foundations' character curriculum
Providing students with opportunities to self-reflect and evidence their progress towards our character benchmarks.
Students work towards six badges - focusing on developing the knowledge, skills and habits which will help them to achieve a Fantastic Future. Each half-term Year 7 students develop their character through engaging in a range of tasks, challenges and self-reflective activities, in which they evidence their character development, based on our character benchmarks. For each badge, the benchmarks are linked to the following statements:
'I know...'
'I can...'
'I have...'
This curriculum is then built on right the way through to the end of Year 11.
| Character Badge |
What does this involve? |
|---|---|
| I try new things and prepare to succeed |
This badge and set of challenges focuses on engaging in the opportunities that MEA has to offer. It is about taking part and making the most of your education. You’ll complete challenges relating to transitioning to your new year group and setting yourself up for success in the year ahead. |
| I am an upstander and make a difference to my community |
This badge links to being an upstander, helping others and being a community citizen. It’s about working together with others and promoting belonging. You’ll complete challenges relating to citizenship, antibullying, being an upstander and supporting others. |
| I am aware of my actions and understand how they can affect others |
This badge is all about understanding our actions and choices. It’s about our self-respect and taking accountability. You’ll complete challenges which guide you to reflect on your attitude to learning, attendance and behaviour. |
| I demonstrate resilience and learn from my experiences |
This badge links to reflecting, setting targets and responding to situations. It’s about working hard to achieve your goals. You’ll complete challenges relating to independent study, big tests and acting on feedback. |
| I overcome problems and keep trying when things are tough |
This badge is all about perseverance and how we cope with challenges and setbacks. It’s about keeping going and overcoming problems. You’ll complete challenges which link to perseverance, attendance and working hard towards Big Tests. |
| I want the best and take pride in what I do |
This badge is all about our aspirations and motivation – working hard, getting involved and taking pride in your learning at MEA. This badge links to attendance, punctuality and attitude to learning, as these are key to a Fantastic Future. It’s about being present, being recognised and working hard in all aspects of the MEA curriculum. You’ll complete challenges linked to tutor time, subject lessons, independent study, MEA Proud, attendance and your attitude to learning. |