Personal Development Curriculum

At Willow Primary School, we place significant emphasis on Personal Development by integrating it into various elements of our pupils’ educational experiences. Our goal is to ensure that our pupils grow not only as learners but also as individuals, who are prepared to handle the challenges of modern life. Through thought-provoking lessons, collaborative projects, and nurturing interactions, we cultivate an environment that fosters self-reflection, resilience, and effective teamwork. Our Personal Development Curriculum is seamlessly integrated throughout the following:

PSHE lessons
Personal Development is covered with cross-curricular links in other lessons, such as English, Physical Education and Religious Education
Staff members consistently model how to be a good citizen who uphold the school values
Assemblies (whole school and special visitors)
Pupil first aid training
E-Safety lessons in computing and assemblies relating to online safety
Celebrating positive learning attributes with ASPIRE certificates
Breakfast club and after school clubs
Mental and physical health awareness in assemblies
Pupil Leadership Team and pupil subject ambassadors
Diversity awareness
Whole school heritage and community project (celebrating different languages, cultures and religions)
School trips/enrichment
Protected Characteristic awareness during lessons and assemblies
Learning for Life passports
Careers Week
Super Seventy