PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Our Personal Development Programme equips students with the skills and knowledge to be healthy, resilient and ready for future education or employment. We are committed to supporting every student’s physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.

The programme includes:

• PSHE / RSE lessons (Years 7–11, fortnightly; Sixth Form via Sixth Form and RW team)
• Citizenship, SMSC (spiritual, moral, social, and cultural knowledge) and Fundamental British Values (Democracy; The rule of law; Individual liberty; Mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs) is embedded across the curriculum
• Form Time and regular assemblies
• Comprehensive careers guidance
• Extracurricular and enrichment activities
• Targeted support and communications for students and families

ALET Attributes

The ALET attributes – Resilience, Enterprising, Confident, Aware; Professional – are embedded into teaching and learning.

Wellbeing Map

Each year group’s Personal Development content is guided by our Wellbeing Map, which reflects current challenges and priorities, shaping assemblies and PSHE topics.

PSHE/RSE curriculum

Personal Social Health Education is taking on greater importance in schools. 

Year 7 to 11 have one PSHE lesson per fortnight. Sixth form also study PSHE, developed and delivered by the Sixth Form team and the RW Department. 

SMSC

Across the wider school curriculum, we ensure pupils learn Citizenship, spiritual, moral, social, and cultural knowledge, and values, and the four strands integral to Fundamental British Values: 

• Democracy 
• The rule of law 
• Individual liberty 
• Mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Form Time / Assembly 

This takes place each morning (except for assembly days) between 08:35-09:00. This is an important Pastoral point of contact with the Form Tutor. There are a range of activities that Form Groups take part in, as well as individual welfare and progress checks. Form Time is also used at different points in the year to help deliver parts of the PSHE curriculum. This may involve, for example, delivery of specialist content by the School Health Nurse. 

Careers Education

We provide tailored CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance) to all students, adapted to their stage and aspirations, supported by staff and external partners. Find out more.

Enrichment

A wide range of clubs and programmes – such as Duke of Edinburgh, sports, music, chess, and student media – help students grow beyond the classroom. Find out more.