The Personal Development curriculum strives for ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE through the use of well-planned lessons that include a wide range of thinking hard teaching strategies and higher-order thinking questions. 

Students can DEVELOP AND FLOURISH in Personal Development lessons through learning about the core themes; British values, Wider World, Health & well-being, Personal safety, Diversity and RSHE that are embedded into our curriculum. 

Our curriculum is INCLUSIVE and is designed using Student Voice, pastoral input and a key understanding of local issues. This ensures the content is both relevant and reflective of our school community. Diversity is embedded through all key stages with a focus on our school vision of ‘all different, all equal, all flourishing’. Discussions and thinking time are a core feature of the lessons to ensure all learners are engaged and the use of Kagan structures make sure every child is an active learner. We ensure that SEND and disadvantaged children are given the necessary support in class to fully access the Curriculum and that equal opportunities are given to all.

The curriculum is structured to include a plethora of contemporary and challenging resources across all key stages. The use of key terms and core terminology is made explicit in each lesson so that learners can build on their range of vocabulary. Skills are built into each scheme of work and the curriculum develops these through each year group. Topics are revisited in more depth as the students progress through the key stages to ensure students can improve their knowledge and key skills (such as creating positive relationships and understanding how to keep themselves safe). Baseline tests are used for every topic so that students can see their skills and knowledge progress over time.

We aim to ensure that every child is fully prepared for their Post 16 choices with an ambitious career planning journey. We also aim to make certain that students have the skills and knowledge to make informed, safe choices now and in their futures. Pupils will learn the need for respectful relationships and also how to keep themselves healthy and safe. The students should leave our school with the key tools to keep themselves mentally and physically healthy, so they can thrive in their lives. 

Students will also have a core understanding of our diverse community and the importance of respect. The core British Values and the Protected Characteristics are embedded into the learning journey to ensure all students can embrace these and flourish.

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