Personal Development

Personal Development Intent

At Wellfield Academy, our Personal Development curriculum is designed to nurture well-rounded, confident, and compassionate young people who are equipped with the knowledge, values, and skills to lead successful, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

We aim to deliver a broad and inclusive programme that goes beyond academic achievement, enabling students to develop personally, socially, morally, and culturally. Through carefully planned learning experiences both within and beyond the classroom, we empower students to:

  • Understand themselves and others, developing self-awareness, empathy, and emotional intelligence.

  • Build positive relationships, valuing diversity and promoting respect, tolerance, and kindness.

  • Stay safe and healthy, making informed decisions about their physical and mental wellbeing, relationships, and online presence.

  • Develop character, including resilience, confidence, independence, and responsibility.

  • Prepare for life beyond school, through high-quality careers education, financial literacy, and real-world learning opportunities.

  • Engage as active citizens, understanding British values, human rights, and the responsibilities of life in modern Britain and the wider world.

Our curriculum is inclusive, responsive to local and global contexts, and underpinned by our school’s values. It is delivered through PSHCE, tutor time, assemblies, subject teaching, and enrichment activities – ensuring all students, regardless of background or need, are supported to thrive and grow. 

Personal Development Curriculum    

At Wellfield Academy students are provided with many opportunities to focus on Personal Development. These activities are planned into our day to day activities through tutor time and year group assemblies. All students have one discreet timetabled PHSCE lesson per week. All subject areas across the school also contribute to this development through lesson content, trips and visitors. The school also provides regular additional activities, workshops and lectures from visiting performance groups and speakers to support their personal development. Each strand of Personal Development is outlined below.

  • PSHE (Personal, Social, Health & Economic education )
  • RSE (Relationships & Sex Education)
  • British Values
  • Citizenship 
  • Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural Development (SMSC)
  • Character Education
  • Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
  • Other Areas

 

Our Curriculum