Personal Development

What is Personal Development?

Personal Development is about nurturing the whole child - developing character, resilience, wellbeing, and social responsibility alongside academic success. It runs through every aspect of school life: PSHE lessons, the wider curriculum, assemblies, enrichment activities, and extra-curricular clubs.

What is the aim of Personal Development?

Our aim is to empower children to become confident, compassionate, and responsible citizens who contribute positively to society. We equip pupils with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to make informed decisions- even in challenging situations- and to thrive in the modern world.

Through our curriculum, we encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and respect for diversity. Pupils explore different viewpoints on social issues, develop a strong moral compass, and learn how they can make a positive difference in their community.

How do we deliver Personal Development?

Personal Development is woven into daily school life and enriched through a wide range of experiences:

• Expert input: We invite guest speakers and use external resources to provide pupils with specialist knowledge and real-world perspectives. These sessions often reflect the faiths and cultural diversity of our local community.
• Trips and visits: Pupils enjoy a variety of educational trips, including residential experiences in Key Stage 2, which broaden horizons and build independence.
• Leadership and volunteering: Children take on meaningful roles such as School Councillors, Prefects, Reading Buddies, and Eco Ambassadors, developing leadership and teamwork skills.
• Enrichment opportunities: We offer a wide range of after-school clubs- from Computing to Steel Pan music- and are proud of our strong sports provision through our partnership with Strive.

Our Values and British Values

Across the school, pupils reflect on our core values: Resilience, Respect, Kindness, Empathy, Responsibility, and Fairness. These values are displayed in every classroom and underpin our approach to learning and relationships.

Alongside this, we actively promote the fundamental British values of democracy, individual liberty, the rule of law, and mutual respect and tolerance.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

Personal Development also supports pupils’ emotional wellbeing and equips them with strategies to stay safe online and offline. We ensure our approach aligns with statutory guidance for PSHE, SMSC, and Personal Development.