Careers & Personal Development
To create opportunities and develop the confidence to excel - together.
Leader: Mr O Fothergill
Aims of our curriculum:
Our curriculum is designed to eradicate the notion of disadvantage; provide equality of opportunity; instil resilience and encourage independence enabling our young people to be respectful, tolerant and compassionate citizens ready to make a positive impact to our community. Our curriculum provides a commitment to ensure that all pupils are taught and have the experience of;
- The explicit teaching of British Values and life in contemporary Britain
- Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural Education (SMSC)
- Religious Education
- A Stable Careers Programme and In-Depth Awareness of Post-16/18 Options
- Character Education
- Citizenship, Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (CPHSE)
- E-Safety
- Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE)
- Extra-Curricular Opportunity.
Our Personal Development Curriculum is composed of five key areas:
- The Waltham Toll Bar Way
- Health and wellbeing
- Healthy relationships
- Championing our community and beyond
- Living and prospering in contemporary Britain
During students' Personal Development learning journey, they will learn about a range of topics as part of our Relationship and Sexual Health Education programme. This covers the DfE's statutory guidance that was updated from September 2021.
Detailed information about the content of our curriculum and how it is taught can be found in our guide for parents and carers. Click on the link below to find out more.
Download - Personal Development Curriculum
Download - Enrichment Entitlement
