Character Curriculum

At MEA, we build students' character through:​

  • Making character development explicit in assemblies, tutor time, in Fantastic Futures and throughout the academic curriculum​
  • Providing students with opportunities to self-reflect and evidence their progress towards our character benchmarks

The MEA Character Curriculum has been developed to further support students’ personal development throughout KS3. The character curriculum is designed to support students SMSC development, with a focus on life satisfaction and employability. 

The six badges have been designed to support students to develop character - 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...'

Each half-term students who have successfully engaged with the character curriculum are awarded with a character curriculum badge.

MEA Character Curriculum Badges

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.