Personal Development (PD) encompasses a number of topics including:
· Equality and Diversity
· Character education and Growth Mindset
· PSHE
· Relationships and sex education
· Citizenship
· Healthy Lifestyles
· Online safety
· SMSC
· British Values
· Extra-curricular activities and Trips
· Cultural Capital
· Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance. (CEIAG)
The delivery is threaded right through the curriculum and is very much part of our culture at St Cuthbert’s.
In additions to topics covered across all of our subjects, we also have stand-alone PD lessons in years 7, 8 and 9; and Drop Down Days for all years – one per year group.
We also have excellent relationships with outside providers and we plan relevant sessions throughout the year to ensure there are no gaps in the curriculum. We also plan bespoke sessions for individuals, small groups or whole year groups as required.
We aim to equip our students with the knowledge, social ability and skill set so that they aspire to be the best they can be in all aspects of their lives as they embark on their future as young adults.
Curriculum Rationale - Personal Development
Curriculum Overview - Personal Development
Curriculum End Points - Personal Development
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SOME EXAMPLE TOPICS
Year 10 Catholic Social Teaching
Year 10 Social justice and Reconciliation (Relationships and Self esteem)
Year 11 Judaism - Abraham (FGM)
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SOME EXAMPLE TOPICS
Year 7 Non-Fiction Bullying
Year 8 Non-Fiction Importance of Education
Year 9 Non-Fiction Arranged Marriages
Year 10 Blood Brother Literature
Year 11 Poetry From Other Cultures
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SOME EXAMPLE TOPICS
Gambling
Percentages and Wages
Percentage Mortgages
Value for Money
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SOME EXAMPLE TOPICS
Cancer
IVF Family Cards - Example of Equality and Diversity
Non-Communicable Disease
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SOME EXAMPLE TOPICS
All About Me
Different Point of View
Savtchenko
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SOME EXAMPLE TOPICS
Citizenship
Healthy Living and RSE
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SOME EXAMPLE TOPICS
Bullying - Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty By David Calcutt
Cookies By Emily Jenkins
Pre-Show Lessons - Everybody's Talking About Jamie By Dan Gillespie Sells and Tom MacRae
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SOME EXAMPLE TOPICS
Year 7 The 8 Tips for Healthy Living
Year 7 The 8 Tips for Healthy Living Booklet
Year 7 The Eatwell Guide
Year 7 The Eatwell Guide Booklet
Year 10 The Eatwell Guide and Meal Plan for Teenagers
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SOME EXAMPLE TOPICS
KAT Example 1
KAT Example 2
KAT Example 3
KAT Example 4
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SOME EXAMPLE GEOGRAPHY TOPICS
Causes of Conflict
China - Location and History
Economic Activities - UK Jobs
Nigeria - Aid
Perceptions of Africa
Young Geographer of the Year - Jobs
SOME EXAMPLE HISTORY TOPICS
Cold War - Voting Systems
Holocaust - Loss of Rights
Magna Carter
Remembrance 2020
USA - Credit - Wall Street Crash
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SOME EXAMPLE TOPICS
KS3 Blues Music
KS4 The Music Industry
KS4 Industry Scenarios
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SOME EXAMPLE TOPICS
Year 7 Healthy Active Lifestyle
Year 7 Healthy Lifestyle - Nutrition
Effects of Exercise and Measuring Fitness
Olympic and Paralympic Values
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SOME EXAMPLE TOPICS
Year 7 Christmas Traditions in Spain
Year 8 School Uniform
Year 9 Healthy Lifestyles - A Balanced Diet
Year 10 Post-16 Choices
Year 11 Citizenship