Personal Development
“Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.” - Ralph Marston
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Personal Development at Richmond Park
Personal Development at Richmond Park
At Richmond Park, we believe that education extends far beyond academic achievement. Our goal is to nurture well-rounded individuals who are equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
At Richmond Park, we believe that education extends far beyond academic achievement. Our goal is to nurture well-rounded individuals who are equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
We strive to provide a comprehensive character development programme that promotes critical thinking, empathy, and a global perspective. By exposing our students to diverse cultures and beliefs, we aim to cultivate a deep appreciation for the richness of human experience. We also empower our students to become active citizens by educating them about their rights, responsibilities, and opportunities to make a positive impact on their communities. Through self-reflection and personal growth, we inspire our students to develop the confidence and skills necessary to shape their own lives and contribute to a sustainable future.
We strive to provide a comprehensive character development programme that promotes critical thinking, empathy, and a global perspective. By exposing our students to diverse cultures and beliefs, we aim to cultivate a deep appreciation for the richness of human experience. We also empower our students to become active citizens by educating them about their rights, responsibilities, and opportunities to make a positive impact on their communities. Through self-reflection and personal growth, we inspire our students to develop the confidence and skills necessary to shape their own lives and contribute to a sustainable future.
Intended outcomes
Intended outcomes
Building Confidence and Self-Esteem - Self-awareness of strengths and areas for improvement enhances students' ability to successfully negotiate future challenges.
Building Confidence and Self-Esteem - Self-awareness of strengths and areas for improvement enhances students' ability to successfully negotiate future challenges.
Developing Critical Life Skills - Team projects, leadership roles, and community service develop students' ability to work collaboratively, manage conflicts, communicate effectively, solve problems, manage time and make informed decisions.
Developing Critical Life Skills - Team projects, leadership roles, and community service develop students' ability to work collaboratively, manage conflicts, communicate effectively, solve problems, manage time and make informed decisions.
Fostering Emotional Well-Being - Topics such as stress, work life balance etc help students develop strong physical and mental health to lead balanced and fulfilling lives.
Fostering Emotional Well-Being - Topics such as stress, work life balance etc help students develop strong physical and mental health to lead balanced and fulfilling lives.
Encouraging Lifelong Learning - Students are encouraged to pursue their passions and explore new interests to develop a curiosity that fuels their desire for continuous growth.
Encouraging Lifelong Learning - Students are encouraged to pursue their passions and explore new interests to develop a curiosity that fuels their desire for continuous growth.
Preparing for the Future - Students who have engaged in personal growth are better equipped to set goals, overcome obstacles, and make informed decisions about their future.
Preparing for the Future - Students who have engaged in personal growth are better equipped to set goals, overcome obstacles, and make informed decisions about their future.
CAPD Programme 2024/25
CAPD Programme 2024/25
Students have 30 minutes a day of dedicated careers, aspirations and personal development time across KS3-5.
Careers and RSE/PSHE both employ a progressive spiral curriculum. This allows content to be age appropriate and also increase in depth and complexity over time which is proven to aid retention.
These lessons are largely discussion based but will also follow expectations in line with the academic curriculums such as recall questions, book aids and knowledge organisers, topic tests etc.
British Values
British Values
British values typically refer to a set of principles and ideals that are considered important in the United Kingdom. These values are integral to maintaining a cohesive and respectful society. The core British values commonly referenced include:
Democracy: The belief in a democratic system where power is vested in the people, who exercise it directly or through elected representatives.
The Rule of Law: The principle that all individuals and institutions are subject to and accountable under the law that is fairly applied and enforced.
Individual Liberty: The right of individuals to have the freedom to make their own choices, provided they do not infringe on the rights of others.
Mutual Respect and Tolerance: Respecting and valuing others’ beliefs, cultures, and backgrounds, and promoting a harmonious and inclusive society where diversity is celebrated.
Respect for Different Faiths and Beliefs: Acknowledging and appreciating different religious beliefs and practices, fostering a climate of understanding and coexistence.
How we explore and celebrate these fundamental values in a variety of ways at Richmond Park:
RSE/PSHE lessons
Careers lessons
Pledge items
Assembly topics
Academic curriculum and schemes of work
Weekly tutor notice slides and notices
Relationships, Sex Education & Personal Social Health and Economic Education. (RSE & PSHE)
Relationships, Sex Education & Personal Social Health and Economic Education. (RSE & PSHE)
The curriculum is split into six core themes: Relationships and Sex Education, Sex, Careers, Social awareness, Character and learning, Health Education.
The programme of learning follows the ‘Explore: PSHE’ Programme of Study and also DfE Statutory Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education documents. We have also included aspects of UKCCIS (UK Council for Child Internet Safety) Education for a Connected World.
Other ways we develop RSE/PSHE
Careers lessons
Pledge items
Assembly topics
Academic curriculum and schemes of work
Weekly tutor notice slides and notices
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