What is character (personal) development?
It is described in the current Ofsted inspection framework as:
- the school’s curriculum extends beyond the academic, technical or vocational. It provides for learners’ broader development, enabling them to develop and discover their interests and talents
- the curriculum and the school’s wider work support learners to develop their character – including their resilience, confidence and independence – and help them know how to keep physically and mentally healthy
- at each stage of education, the school prepares learners for future success in their next steps
- the school prepares learners for life in modern Britain by:
- equipping them to be responsible, respectful, active citizens who contribute positively to society
- developing their understanding of fundamental British values and appreciation of diversity
- celebrating what we have in common and promoting respect for the different protected characteristics as defined in law.
'Whether you think you can, or you can't, you're probably right.' - Henry Ford
Our approach to personal and character development: myHappymind
Our Character & Personal Development Curriculum Mapping
ATP's Personal Development Curriculum Map
N.B We are currently impliamenting 'myHappymind' and transitioning from our previous program of learning - 'Heart Smart'
This term's anthems are 'Count on me' by Bruno Mars & Let Love Shine Through
Additional school songs include:
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Let Love Shine Through - Diversity / Rule of the Law and Respect / Health and Wellbeing
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Love my life - Love yourself & Safe Relationships / Health and Wellbeing
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The Gift of a friend - Generosity / individual liberty & healthy relationships
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Count on me Friendship & Healthy Relationships / Confidence / Health and Wellbeing
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Let it go - Respect & Diversity /Health and Wellbeing
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Let Love Shine - Diversity / Respect / Tolerance / Rule of the Law & Healthy Relationships
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This is me - Diversity / Respect / Tolerance / Healthy Relationships
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Thank you for the music - Generosity / kindness / Healthy Relationships
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Firework - Perseverance and Self Belief / Health and Wellbeing
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For a thousand years - Perseverance / Patience / Healthy Relationships
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Build it high - Self Belief / Teamwork
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A Million Dreams - Self Belief / Aspiration
Little People Big Dreams
Our children share this wonderful series of biographical picture books in classes, assemblies and winthin our library' that inspire and encourage ambition.
'Inspiring stories of outstanding people'
The Guardian
BE BOLD, BE BRAVE, DREAM BIG!
Our children share in stories that help them to regulate their own behaviour
Songs for this term
Preparing our pupils for modern life in Britain
School values - are made explicit in displays, assemblies and PSHE. Children can articulate the school values and Heart Smart focus’: friendship, courage, mutual respect, honesty, love, perseverance, hope, generosity, forgiveness, equality, diversity and tolerance.
(School Review 2019)
This Term's British Value is Freedom
This year our pupils shared the book 'The Wisp, A story of Hope' with ten other schools in Warrington. They shared their thoughts and feelings about the deeper meanings in the story and how this relates to the world today. The artwork, writing and drama produced from this was amazing. Some examples are displayed above.
A whole school approach to tackle homophobic language and encourage acceptance of differences:
