How does Quality Circle Time contribute to PSHE/RE/Humanities?
PSHE Quality Circle Time develops a wide range of personal and social skills. Some of the more important ways that it contributes to the personal and social development of pupils are as follows: * it builds self-esteem; * it ensures that every pupil is valued; * it helps pupils to acquire the confidence to speak with honesty and openness in a public forum (or not, by saying ‘Pass’); * it develops listening skills; * it facilitates the development of open trusting relationships; * it promotes a wide range of interpersonal skills; * it encourages self discipline; * it enables pupils to take responsibility for themselves and others; * it helps to develop empathy; * it prepares pupils for making the decisions that life calls for a for in a responsible way; * it enables pupils to see the value of rules and agreed ways of doing things; * it makes explicit the values and shared assumptions of the school; * it enables pupils to be effective team members and to appreciate the responsibilities o
