INTRODUCTION

There are three main areas of curriculum provision within the Personal Development programme. 

These are: 

1. Personal, Social and Health Education [PSHE]; 

2. Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance [CEIAG]; 

3. Citizenship.

This course seeks to build on the established learning in Key Stage 3. In addition to the above, time is set aside to assist students with study skills and personal management during the GCSE course. 

The course is delivered through discrete lessons taught by form tutors together with a range of invited guest speakers with expertise in particular subjects. The school also monitors the above subject material as it appears in other areas of the curriculum. (e.g. health education in the context of Science or Physical Education).

PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

We subscribe to and follow the recommendations of the PSHE Association’s programme of study which includes three core themes: 

• Health and Wellbeing. 

• Relationships. 

• Living in the wider world. 

Through this, students will study the following topics: 

• Alcohol and drug awareness in reference to social norms, abuse and legal standing. 

• Body image and eating disorders. 

• Mental health. 

• Coping with exams and stress. 

• Development of personal relationships. 

• Sex and Relationship Education.

CAREERS GUIDANCE, INFORMATION, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE (CEIAG)

Students will have the following learning opportunities: 

• Accessing research to facilitate lifelong learning. 

• Careers investigation and planning. 

• Post 16 Options – a range of talks from Sixth Form, local colleges, universities and apprenticeship schemes.

CITIZENSHIP

Students will study the following topics: 

• The provision and interpretation of the legal system. 

• Human rights and responsibilities. 

• Radicalisation.

Personal Development is subject to change throughout the year.