At Netherwood Academy, we strive to fulfil the potential of all students. Academic success of our students is a key priority, but Netherwood Academy is equally committed to nurturing essential life skills to allow our students to thrive in the wider world. These skills and knowledge are delivered through our bespoke Personal Development programme which has been designed to suit the needs of our community.
Personal Development is delivered through three discrete core themes; Relationships and Sex Education, Health and Wellbeing and Living in the Wider World. These lessons are interactive, participative and engaging; students’ views are sought and members of the student council are involved in the development of the curriculum. All lessons aim to celebrate and respect the diverse nature of British society, including different cultures, ethnicities, disabilities, faiths, ages, sexual orientations and gender identities.
Our Personal Development curriculum is a carefully sequenced, responsive curriculum that is increasingly ambitious year on year and accessible to all students. The statutory guidance is comprehensively covered by learning opportunities across all three core themes. Even though much of ‘Living in the Wider World’ is not included in statutory requirements, the theme as a whole remains vitally important for students’ Personal Development and economic wellbeing. This strand also helps Netherwood Academy to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks for careers education as part of the DfE Careers Strategy, as we seek to nurture aspiration and inform our students about the range of opportunities open to them including higher education, apprenticeships and employment.
Please take a look at our Personal Development Handbook:
Netherwood Academy Personal Development handbook