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ruskin high school

Develop & Achieve
Through Psychology

Department At Ruskin Community High School our Psychology curriculum is designed to embody our whole-school ethos of Learning Together, Achieving High Standards. We aim to develop respectful, confident and resilient learners who are equipped with a deep understanding of human behaviour and mental processes.

Our curriculum is ambitious and thoughtfully sequenced, ensuring that students build new psychological knowledge and skills progressively on prior learning. Our curriculum aims to challenge and engage all learners, fostering a growth mindset and high aspirations within the subject. Through exploring key psychological theories, research methods and real-world applications, students are empowered to think critically and analyse evidence. This knowledge-based approach not only prepares students academically but also enhances their emotional intelligence and social awareness, essential for success beyond school.

The Psychology curriculum helps our young people discover their talents and develop transferable skills such as communication, problem-solving and independent thinking to support their journey towards becoming well-rounded individuals ready for life’s challenges.

Our curriculum is designed to underpin our school values of:

Teachers have strong subject knowledge and teachers deliver the curriculum well.

Respect

In the Psychology Department at Ruskin Community High School, we promote respect, kindness, and tolerance by exploring diverse human behaviours and cultures.

Our curriculum encourages students to appreciate differences and develop self-awareness, fostering independence and strong self-respect.

Through studying psychology, students gain the skills to become empathetic, confident individuals who understand and value the complexity of human experience.

High Aspirations

Our Psychology curriculum is designed to inspire high aspirations by embedding careers and work-related learning that connect psychological knowledge to students’ futures locally and nationally. We encourage ambition, adaptability and resilience, preparing students to overcome challenges both inside and outside the classroom.

Our curriculum provides a range of opportunities for students to maximise their potential, develop critical thinking and apply psychological concepts to real-world contexts. We challenge and support students to be the best they can be, fostering lifelong skills and personal development that contribute to their overall wellbeing and success.

Through studying Psychology, students gain insights into behaviour, motivation, and mental health that empower them to pursue ambitious goals and maintain positive lifelong habits for personal fitness and wellbeing.

Confidence

Our Psychology curriculum is carefully sequenced to build deep understanding and boost students’ confidence in their abilities.

We support students in becoming confident communicators and reflective readers through the exploration of psychological theories and real-world issues.

By encouraging curiosity and active engagement, we develop inquisitive learners who take pride in their progress and personal growth.

Miss Davies

Curriculum Leader

Miss Fiddaman

Head of Curie House

Our Psychology Curriculum Journey

Begin your new journey with us in Year 10

Year

10

Memory

Development

Perception

Research Methods

Revision

Revision

Psychological problems

Brain and neuropsychology

Language, thought and communication

Year

11

Social Influence

Revision

Final Outcome
AQA GCSE Psychology

Psychology

Psychology Overview