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Our mission underpins everything we do.

 

Our Personal Development education is carefully designed to combine Relationships & Sex Education (RSE), Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) development, Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) and promotion of British Values, to nurture compassionate, resilient, and responsible young people ready to make a positive difference in the world through a combination of discrete lessons, formation time, assemblies, and our enrichment and co-curricular programme

“Faith guides us to inspire every student to be the best they can be ”

Our School Mission

Personal development 
Curriculum 

A full overview of our flexible and responsive Personal Development curriculum, including long-term plans and RSE policy, is available for download below:​

Our Personal Development curriculum is broad, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of our students and changes in the world around us.

 

Taking the local context of the school, experiences and backgrounds of our students into account, and promoting our schools vision, mission and values, it equips students with the knowledge, skills and and understanding that is required to lead confident, active, healthy and independent lives, whilst making informed decisions and being a responsible citizen in the community.

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Our personal development scheme of work follows the national curriculum, and focuses on: 

  • Health and Wellbeing (physical and mental health, digital safety, healthy lifestyles)

  • Relationships and Sex Education (RSE), in line with Catholic teaching

  • Living in the Wider World (careers, finance, rights and responsibilities)​

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We deliver our Personal Development curriculum through...

  • Fortnightly dedicated PHSE lessons in all year groups

  • Cross-curricular links with other subjects

  • Three ‘Learning for Life’ days consisting of specialist external speakers and themed enrichment days

  • Safe and respectful classroom environment for open discussion, debate and self reflection

Spiritual Development

  • Daily prayer and reflection across form time and assemblies

  • School liturgies, Feast Days, and opportunities for Mass

  • Chaplaincy team, retreats, and spiritual mentoring

social development

  • Opportunities for leadership and teamwork

  • Student voice: school council, faith leaders, eco-committee

  • Collaborative learning and inclusive culture

moral development

  • Emphasis on Gospel values: justice, mercy, forgiveness, integrity

  • Respect for life, dignity, and ethical responsibility

  • Behaviour policy grounded in restorative practice

cultural development

  • Celebrating diversity through arts, languages, literature and music

  • Interfaith awareness and global citizenship

  • Cultural visits and events that broaden horizons

SMSC DEVELOPMENT

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development is central to our school’s ethos.

 

We recognise each pupil for their unique individuality, helping us to shape not only mind, but heart and conscience.

BRITISH VALUES

​​​British values are not taught in isolation at Saints Peter and Paul.

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They are embedded within our whole school life, from curriculum content to collective worship and community action.

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We actively promote the fundamental British values of:

democracy

  • Student councils, mock elections, pupil surveys

  • Encouraging active participation and respectful debate

iNDIVIDUAL LIBERTY

Encouraging pupils to express their beliefs with confidence

Promoting self-worth, resilience and informed choice

TOLERANCE OF THOSE WITH DIFFERENT FAITHS & BELIEFS

  • RE curriculum includes multi-faith understanding

  • Celebrating world faiths and cultural traditions

rule of law

  • Clear expectations and consequences

  • Teaching about justice, fairness, and personal responsibility

MUTUAL RESPECT

  • A culture of kindness, empathy, and restorative practice

  • Anti-bullying work and inclusion strategies

working in partnership

Parents continue to have a right to request to withdraw their child from sex education delivered as part RSE in secondary schools.

Any questions or queries surrounding the taught personal development curriculum can be directed our Personal Development Lead, Mrs Soens.

Supporting Your Child's personal development

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Parents and carers play a vital role in supporting their child’s personal development, by helping to reinforce key values, knowledge, and skills that shape their wellbeing, relationships, and moral development. 

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Support at Home

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  • Talk regularly about topics covered in PSHE such as online safety, healthy relationships, resilience, and mental health.

  • Create an open, non-judgmental space to promote trust.

  • Model positive behaviours in relationships, finance, and wellbeing.

  • Stay informed about what your child is learning in PSHE. Take a look at our curriculum overview.

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USEFUL LINKS

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CAREERS EDUCATION, INFORMATION, ADVICE & GUIDANCE (CEIAG)

We provide our students with a full Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) Programme to ensure that our students are ready and prepared for the future and have experiences, opportunities and information to help them make informed choices around future study and work. 

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