Personal Development

The Personal Development curriculum at Orsett Heath Academy is broad and far-reaching.

Personal Development encompasses all aspects of PSHE, RSE, Citizenship, character education, CEIAG, SMSC and British Values. It is an important and necessary part of all pupils’ education.

Provision across the whole school seeks to prepare the pupils for the rich, diverse and sometimes difficult lives they may face both in school and in the wider world. Personal Development also provides pupils with the knowledge they need to show respect to all members of their community, whilst also developing a profound sense of self-esteem and self-worth. Through this will be empowered to recognise and develop a sound understanding of a variety of issues, such as healthy relationships, mental and physical health and how to keep themselves safe both online and offline. It will equip them with the knowledge to seek appropriate support and safeguard themselves from any difficulties they may face.

Delivery

Personal Development is specifically taught during the following curriculum times, as well as being integrated through all academic areas:

Tutor time programmes
PSHE lessons
Religious education lessons
Elective curriculum lessons
Creative curriculum lessons

All aspects of Personal Development are also embedded through:

Student leadership opportunities
National awareness days and weeks
Assemblies throughout the academic year
Parents information and support evenings
Stakeholder surveys and feedback
Trips and visits throughout the academic year
Inclusion of external visitors and speakers throughout the academic year
Reporting of academic progress three times a year
Extra-curricular clubs

Development of the Curriculum

Our Personal Development journey has been developed as a responsive curriculum based on parent and pupil voice, recognising the needs of our community and adapting the curriculum accordingly.

For further details, please see our Personal Development Journey:Personal Development Journey