Personal Development

“…with God, all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

Developing: 

• Responsible, respectful and active citizens who are able to play their part and become actively involved in public life as adults

• Pupils’ understanding of the fundamental British values of democracy, individual liberty, the rule of law and mutual respect and tolerance

• Pupils’ character, which Ofsted defines as a set of positive personal traits, dispositions and virtues that informs their motivation and guides their conduct so that they reflect wisely, learn eagerly, behave with integrity and cooperate consistently well with others

• Pupils’ confidence, resilience and knowledge so that they can keep themselves mentally healthy

• Pupils’ understanding of how to keep physically healthy, eat healthily and maintain an active lifestyle, including giving ample opportunities for pupils to be active during the school day and through extra-curricular activities

• Pupils’ age-appropriate understanding of healthy relationships through appropriate relationships and sex education

Promoting: 

• Equality of opportunity so that all pupils can thrive together, understanding that difference is a positive, not a negative, and that individual characteristics make people unique

• An inclusive environment that meets the needs of all pupils, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation

Enabling: 

• Pupils to recognise online and offline risks to their wellbeing – for example, risks from criminal and sexual exploitation, domestic abuse, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, substance misuse, gang activity, radicalisation and extremism – and making them aware of the support available to them

• Pupils to recognise the dangers of inappropriate use of mobile technology and social media

Supporting:

• Readiness for the next phase of education so that pupils are equipped to make the transition successfully