The Life Skills Curriculum for KS3 at Waterside Academy is designed to equip students with essential skills for personal growth, effective communication, and practical living. The programme aims to build resilience, self-confidence, and independence while addressing the unique challenges young people face. 

Key Components: 

• Self-Awareness and Personal Development: Students explore emotions, set goals, and develop emotional intelligence, fostering personal growth. 

• Communication Skills: Focus on verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, and empathy, improving relationship-building and conflict resolution. 

• Practical Life Skills: Covering budgeting, cooking, and household management, students gain essential independence skills for everyday life. 

• Health and Wellbeing: Students learn about mental and physical health, self-care, stress management, fitness, and nutrition to support overall wellbeing. 

• Community and Citizenship: Encourages students to understand their roles in society, the value of volunteering, and how to contribute positively to their communities. 

Ongoing assessments, practical demonstrations, and reflective journaling ensure students track progress, set goals, and build a growth mindset for success.