One of the overall aims of the National Curriculum for England and Wales states that schools should promote pupils' self-esteem and emotional well-being and help them to form and maintain worthwhile and satisfying relationships, based on respect for themselves and for others.

Furthermore, schools should help pupils to be responsible and caring citizens capable of contributing to the development of a just society.

Young people's awareness and understanding of, and respect for, the environments in which they live should be developed and their commitment to sustainable development at a personal, local, national and global level should be secured. (NC aim 2).

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