Personal Development Programme (PDP)

All students at Key Stage 3 will cover the following topic areas across Year 7 and 8. The content will be delivered through specially themed days which are taught by our own dedicated staff and external speakers where appropriate. Topics covered are:

Sex and Relationship Education.
Citizenship.
Careers.
Enterprise.

Course Content

Sex and Relationship Education:

Scientific facts about the reproductive system.
Healthy Relationships and staying safe.

Citizenship:

Democratic rights and responsibilities.
Becoming a socially responsible citizen.

Careers:

Linking education to future careers and making good choices.

Enterprise:

Themed competitions to extend knowledge.

Gifted and Talented Provision

Additional relevant tasks
Enterprise Club

Extra Curricular Opportunities

Enterprise Club
External Enterprise competitions
Citizenship opportunities
Careers workshops
Independent careers advice

Assessment

Although there is no formal assessment or examination at Key Stage 3 for PDP, teachers will keep record and record the progress of all students in their groups in order to ensure that they understand all of the key concepts.

Equipment Required

Imagination, creativity and enthusiasm.