The curriculum – PDP education is a school subject through which pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe, and prepared for life and work. Enabling an impact on both academic and non-academic outcomes for pupils, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.
Our Programme of study aims to develop skills and attributes such as resilience, self-esteem, risk-management, team working and critical thinking in the context of three core themes: health and wellbeing, relationships and living in the wider world (including economic wellbeing and aspects of careers education).
The PDP curriculum encompasses the delivery of PSHE, Citizenship, Careers and RSE.
Delivery – PDP education is treated and timetabled in the same way as any other subject as part of a whole school approach with opportunities to enhance the learning through other subjects and events.
PDP education is taught in discrete lessons during form period. While many subjects contribute to pupils’ personal and social development. Thus achieving continuity, progression and meaningful assessment.
Some aspects of RSE are delivered by a specialist through a withdrawal programme while some aspects are delivered through science and RE by subject staff as well as PDP.
Topic themes which are covered by PDP include:
- Careers Education
- Citizenship
- Health Education
- Relationship and Sex Education
- Substance Education
- Bullying and Racism
- Money Management
- Equal Opportunities
- Self-Awareness
- Risk Management
- Self Confidence
- Stereotypes and prejudice
- Mental Health
- Families
- Target Setting
