Leeds City Council Recommendation for QCT in Secondary Schools (2009 – 10)

Effectively delivered Quality Circle Time can have a profound impact on the ethos of a school, through enhanced inter and intra personal skills and improved emotional wellbeing of pupils. …the vast majority of Leeds primary school heads ensure that every teacher regularly facilitates circle time lessons. Many secondary schools, keen to build on these tremendous skills, now include QCT in the PSHCE curriculum. It is a democratic and creative approach used to consider a wide range of issues affecting the whole school community. The QCT model provides a safe environment in which all children feel equally valued and learn to develop mutual respect, trust, empathy and understanding.” Leeds City Council www.leedsadviceforschools.com/services/health_initiatives_healthy_schools_standards.htm