At SPWT we have a whole school approach to our Personal Development provision. The aim of the ‘Personal Development’ programme is to equip our graduates with the skills required to live healthy, well informed, independent, and financially literate lifestyles, within modern British society.

At each key stage across the Foundation and Trust Schools, we offer a broad and balanced ‘Personal Development’ curriculum which explores the core themes of Health and Wellbeing (Mental and Physical Health) Relationships Sex Education and Living in the Wider World (SMSC & Citizenship) which helps enable our students to better navigate the world as true global citizens.

Personal Development is delivered through our Tutor Time Programmes, Enrichment Activities, Themed Assemblies, Targeted Workshops which are sometimes facilitated by External Agencies and Bespoke Personal Development Lessons which take place once each half term for 100 minutes. In addition, some Personal Development topics and issues are further explored through our Core Graduate Curriculum as well as in CPSHE lessons for Year 7 and 8 which are 50 minutes.

Through our Personal Development offer, our graduates are encouraged to be aware of current affairs as the world changes and engage in sensible and balanced discussions and debate based upon current issues to further develop their critical thinking and communication skills. In addition, students are given a variety of opportunities to reflect on their experiences and develop as well-rounded individuals who are safe from risks.

Personal Development Curriculum

The Personal Development curriculum offers our students a variety of opportunities to explore the following three core themes as outlined by the DfE: Health and Wellbeing, (Mental and Physical Health) Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Living in the Wider World (SMSC & Citizenship). Once each half-term the core curriculum is collapsed across the whole school and 100 minutes is dedicated to a bespoke lesson which explores one of the core themes. In addition, for the entire half-term the theme is explored through a range of activities during tutor time.

KS3 - KS5 Personal Development Curriculum Map

Autumn 1

Year Group	Topic:	Aims: To explore and understand…
Year 7	Emotional health and Wellbeing	Ways in which your mental health and wellbeing can be affected. How to identify strategies to manage your mental health and wellbeing How you can achieve positive wellness including where to seek appropriate support
Year 8 & 9	The Difference Between the Online and Physical World	Explain the benefits and problems with using social media. Describe how people may create a specific image of their life online and the impact of this. Explore the impact of unhealthy/obsessive comparisons with others online and over reliance of online relationships.
Year 10	The Impact of Viewing Harmful Content	Explore the key components which make up harmful content. Analyse the impact of viewing harmful content online. Understand the rules and principles for keeping safe online, how to recognise risks, harmful content and contact, and how to report them.
Year 11	The Impact of Viewing Harmful Content	Explore the key components which make up harmful content. Analyse the impact of viewing harmful content online. Understand the rules and principles for keeping safe online, how to recognise risks, harmful content and contact, and how to report them.
Year 12	Being a Sensible consumer	Explore teenage spending. Explore the tactics used to encourage spending. Understand how to be a sensible consumer, with reference to budgeting
Year 13	Decision Making and communication styles.	What factors contribute to our decision making? An effective model of decision making (divergent and convergent thinking) What type of communication styles are there? What type of communicator am I? How do I effectively communicate my decision?

Autumn 2

Year Group	Topic:	Aims: To explore and understand…
Year 7	Anti- Bullying	Different types of bullying including racial and online The effects of bullying How bullying can be stopped and who can offer support if bullying occurs
Year 8 & 9	Self-concept: Body Image and Identity	What appearance ideals are and how they influence how we talk about our bodies The impact that media and social media can have on how people think about themselves and express themselves, including regarding body image, physical and mental health. Techniques to help build self-confidence, resilience to negative opinions, judgements, and comments
Year 10	My Body: Substance Use	Explore the risks associated with smoking and vaping. Understand the Law on smoking and vaping. Explore strategies to help manage substance us
Year 11	Safe Sex/STI’s/Pregnancy	The importance of safe sex and the implications of unsafe sex e.g., STI’s (sexually transmitted infections) Explore strategies for coping with unplanned pregnancy. Understand the pathways available to support with unplanned pregnancies
Year 12	Me and My Community	Understand responsibilities of living in a community Analyse the benefits and issues surrounding living in a community. Explore examples of prejudice and discrimination through the issues of Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism. Learn how be ready to live in a community safely and respectfully.
Year 13	Contracts	Explore different types of contracts Consider the type of contracts you will be entering into post-18 Be aware of your rights and responsibilities when entering into contracts

Spring 1

Year Group	Topic:	Aims: To explore and understand…
Year 7	Me and My Community	Understand responsibilities of living in a community Analyse the benefits and issues surrounding living in a community. Explore examples of prejudice and discrimination through the issues of Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism. Learn how be ready to live in a community safely and respectfully.
Year 8	Grooming and Exploitation	What Child Criminal and Sexual Exploitation is The signs of Child Criminal and Sexual Exploitation and the effects it has How to report Child exploitation What is coercion and the dangers of online gaming and using social networking platforms such as Tik Tok and Discord What is grooming and how to know when grooming is happening The law relating to grooming. How to stay safe online
Year 9	Gangs and Violence	Review the difference between Child Criminal and Child Sexual Exploitation. Explore the ways in which someone can become involved in a gang and the risks associated with this. Understand the impact of violence and harm on mental health
Year 10	Gangs and Violence	Review the difference between Child Criminal and Child Sexual Exploitation. Explore the ways in which someone can become involved in a gang and the risks associated with this. Understand the impact of violence and harm on mental health
Year 11	Money and Me	Explore the Post-16 pathways available. The functions and uses of money, budgeting, managing risk, credit and debt, insurance, savings and pensions and applying maths to financial contexts How to manage money as school leaver and learn how to save and utilise rewards and offers as a young person in college/work-based training
Year 12	Relationships and Me	How to safely and responsibly form, maintain and manage positive relationships including online and romantic relationships. The qualities and behaviours young people should expect and exhibit in a wide variety of positive relationships (including in school and wider society, family and friendships, including online The skills to help manage conflict and strategies to reconcile after disagreements The skills needed to gauge readiness for sex, including sexual activity online. What is consent?
Year 13	Safe Sex/STI’s/Pregnancy	The importance of safe sex and the implications of unsafe sex e.g., STI’s (sexually transmitted infections) Explore strategies for coping with unplanned pregnancy Understand the pathways available to support with unplanned pregnancies

Spring 2

Year Group	Topic:	Aims: To explore and understand…
Year 7	Planning for the future: Aspirations	Describe what aspirations are and discuss your own aspirations. Explore the significance of effective communication and team work. How to create steps to achieve your goal What is meant my ‘personal and digital profile’ and how to be aware of this when considering future pathways
Year 8	My Body: Substance Use	Explore the risks associated with smoking and vaping. Understand the Law on smoking and vaping. Explore strategies to help manage substance use
Year 9	Relationships	How to safely and responsibly form, maintain and manage positive relationships including online and romantic relationships. The qualities and behaviours young people should expect and exhibit in a wide variety of positive relationships (including in school and wider society, family and friendships, including online The skills to help manage conflict and strategies to reconcile after disagreements
Year 10	The Difference Between the Online and Physical World	Explain the benefits and problems with using social media. Describe how people may create a specific image of their life online and the impact of this. Explore the impact of unhealthy/obsessive comparisons with others online and over reliance of online relationships.
Year 11	The Working World	Understand the options available (part-time work and work-based training Explore professional relationships/conduct in the workplace Contracts and rights
Year 12	Decision Making and communication styles	What factors contribute to our decision making? An effective model of decision making (divergent and convergent thinking) What type of communication styles are there? What type of communicator am I? How do I effectively communicate my decision

Summer 2

Year Group	Topic:	Aims: To explore and understand…
Year 7,8,9,10,12	Gender Equality	Types of discrimination: Gender stereotypes and misogyny/misandry How misconceptions regarding gender can affect interactions How wider societal factors can drive sexist language, sexist stereotypes and harassment. Daily practices that will stop gender stereotypes and misogyny/misandry, with reference to use of gendered language in school How to report incidents of sexism, misogyny, misandry, harassment as well as abuse
Year 10	Relationships and Sex Education	The Law in relation to sexual consent, sexual exploitation, abuse and the effects on relationships The Law in relation to harassment, rape, domestic abuse and the effects on relationships The Law in relation to forced marriage, honour-based violence and the effects on relationships

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