Self-awareness, critical inquiry, and metacognition. Learning that asks young people to examine meaning, motivation, and values — including their own.
Primary qualifications and strands
- Edexcel IGCSE English Literature
- RSHE (statutory strand)
- Relating Intelligently (Verse-ality Certified)
- Religious Studies (Phase 2 candidate)
Where Reflection appears as secondary
- ASDAN Personal Development Programme reflective challenges
- Every learner’s Discovery Phase work
- Half-termly reviews and learner-portfolio reflection prompts
Statutory anchor
RSHE 2026 General Wellbeing (emotional regulation, recognising feelings, mental health literacy, suicide prevention awareness), Respectful Relationships (understanding self and others, managing conflict), Changing Adolescent Body (transition, identity, change and loss). Reflection is the Cornerstone that most directly addresses the 2026 mental wellbeing strand.