The Woods Loke Character Diploma Programme
Diploma
The Woods Loke Character Diploma is a cornerstone of our Character Curriculum. It has been designed to help develop the following aspects of character, in order for our pupils to make the very best start in life:
- To build motivation towards achieving long-term goals
- To learn and embed positive moral attributes (virtues), helping them to grow their practical wisdom
- To acquire a social confidence, allowing them to habituate attitudes such as respect, integrity, honesty and courage
- To understand how to make long-term commitments/endeavours and the role these play in a successful and fulfilled life
Children complete six different courses during the year - one per half term - which means that over two years they study twelve diplomas.
Each session runs from 1:30-2:45 every Friday afternoon and is made up of mixed-age groups from across Key Stage 2. At the end of each unit, pupils are assessed by staff at either a PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION. This assessment builds up to an overall award at the end of each year, with children awarded a bronze, silver or gold lapel badge.
Over the four year cycle, pupils will not only encounter a wide range of experiences, but will also be helped to understand, care about and respond to core ethical values.
Diploma Choice #1: British Sign Language
Children have the opportunity to learn BSL. They develop their understanding from letters, to words and short conversations.
Diploma Choice #2: Philosophy
Discussing things that matter through sessions which help pupils to explore new ideas and understand the world.
Diploma Choice #3: Community Awareness
Pupils volunteer and meet members of the local community to understand the role we play in shaping where we live.
Diploma Choice #4: Debating & Oracy
Designed to build pupil confidence and their respect for other viewpoints through the skills of public speaking. Designed to build pupil confidence and their respect for other viewpoints through the skills of public speaking.
Diploma Choice #5: Field to Fork
Working to develop and improve the school allotment, and grow produce for use in school and community groups.
Diploma Choice #6: Financial Management
Working alongside local banks, the unit is designed to help children understand how to manage money carefully.
Diploma Choice #7: Nature School
Child-centred sessions which offer opportunities for holistic growth, supporting play, exploration and risk taking.
Diploma Choice #8: Health & Wellbeing
Encourages healthy lifestyle choices and providing pupils with the opportunity to experience a variety of activities that support them with their physical and mental wellbeing.
Diploma Choice #9: Logical Thinking & Problem Solving
Exploring how different approaches to problems can yield different results and how to work effectively with others to succeed.
Diploma Choice #10: OAA
Develop and hone map-reading and drawing skills to explore the school site and local areas, and learn to plan and follow routes.
Diploma Choice #11: Sustainability
Children learn about sustainability, and how we can improve our school site: developing and improving the sensory garden, biodiversity and future-proofing our site.
Diploma Choice #12: Performing Arts
A course to develop self-confidence, through vocals and movement.