Personal Development at Saint Aidan’s is a combination of Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship education. The content is split into three strands: Health and Well-being. The Wider World and Relationship/Sex Education. It is taught through a one hour a week lesson for all students in Years 7, 9 and 11, whilst other aspects of Personal Development are covered through our Personal Development days and in various subject areas across the curriculum (Including R.E, Science, IT, Form time and Assemblies)

Our aim is that through the Personal Development programme, students are prepared for life beyond school; engaging with contemporary issues and exploring strategies to make positive choices at a personal and wider level. Students have the opportunity to work with local agencies and services, enabling them to develop the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and futures lives.

All students in the school will also take part in three Personal Development days a year, where they cover all aspects of Personal Development. These days provide the opportunity for out of school visits and expert visitors into school, to support the delivery of the curriculum.

Students are offered exciting opportunities in both Key Stage 3 and 4 in relation to Personal Development: including visits to Borwick Hall, local college providers and St Oswald’s Church.

PSHE Secondary Programme Builder Overview

PSHE statutory RSE

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