Personal Development and Extra Curricular 

Building Futures Through Enrichment and Experience

Our Personal Development curriculum supports students’ growth beyond the classroom, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and values needed for life after sixth form. Covering well being, relationships, employability, financial literacy, digital responsibility, and citizenship, the programme helps students become confident, resilient, and socially responsible young adults. 

In Year 12, all students take part in a work experience placement, giving them the opportunity to explore potential career paths, develop workplace skills, and strengthen future applications. 

Beyond the classroom, students contribute to the wider community through volunteering opportunities. Our strong links with local primary schools and a care home allow them to give back through mentoring, support, and service. Sixth formers also support our Extra Curricular prep sessions, helping younger students improve their maths and reading skills, while developing their own confidence, communication, and leadership skills.

Enrichment opportunities include weekly PE lessons and access to the professional- standard Goals Soccer Centre and we have a partnership with Falconwood FC. Students also have the opportunity to run their own mini enterprise, gaining practical business experience and reinvesting profits into the sixth form.

Through this combination of academic study, enrichment, practical experience, and community involvement, our curriculum prepares students for success in further education, employment, and life beyond sixth form.

Building Skills, Confidence, and Resilience

We have hosted a wide range of workshops featuring guest speakers from diverse organisations. Highlights include motivational sessions with James Aidoo from Innerscope, guidance from universities on student finance and UCAS applications, workshops led by Solace and other mental health organisations, and participation in The Brilliant Club. Students have also benefitted from specialist career talks, including sessions with physiotherapists and representatives from the Lovell Construction Group, providing insights into a variety of career pathways. The school further supports students through external tuition, mentoring, and coaching programmes, ensuring our young people have the guidance and encouragement they need to thrive.