Personal Development Statement of Intent
Personal Development Intent
Here at MSPRU, we aim to securely equip all of our pupils for life beyond school as successful, confident, responsible, respectful and active citizens. We believe that education provides the key to social mobility and our curriculum is designed to build strong foundations in the knowledge, understanding and skills which lead to academic and personal success. We want our pupils to enjoy the challenges that learning offers.
Our aims are underpinned by a culture of high aspirations. By establishing and developing positive relationships, we work towards every individual having a strong belief in their own abilities so that they work hard, build resilience and achieve their very best in a highly supportive environment.
We want our children to leave with an understanding of the value of education and with a love of lifelong learning.
We use Skills for Life to draw together all elements of our Personal Development offer, encompassing the taught curriculum as well as broader opportunities (co-curriculum).
The five key skills are:
- Problem Solving.
- Self-belief (including positive outlook, resilience and motivation)
- Self-management (including accountability, organisation and initiative)
- Teamwork (including leadership)
We have planned opportunities across the curriculum, we want our pupils to be happy, healthy and safe, and to enjoy a rich curriculum with opportunities, for example, in sport, outdoor ed and creativity. These opportunities help students to gain an understanding of the world around them and prepare them for the future.
Form Time- 15 mins daily- Through form time we address key areas:
Monday- ClassCharts and review
Tuesday – Literacy and Communication
Wednesday-Learning Centre focus
Thursday- Literacy and Communication
Friday- Reflection and Aspiration
The PSHE Curriculum at MSPRU covers the following areas and supports wider Personal Development:
- Mental and Emotional Health
- Healthy Lifestyles
- Relationships and Sex education
- Keeping Safe
- Living in the wider world: Economic wellbeing and careers
- Living in the wider world: Rights and Responsibilities, British Values and SMSC