BrackenburyPersonal Development
Intent Statement
What is personal development at our schools?
Personal Development (PD) focusses on “preparing pupils for their adult lives, teaching them to understand how to engage with society and providing them with plentiful opportunities to do so.” (Ofsted Inspection Handbook July 2022 paragraph 292)
Personal Development at BKW Federation is focussed on developing the whole child in order that they reach their full potential academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. We aim for all pupils to grow into well- educated, respectful, responsible adults who are:
- Comfortable with who they are and have a deep sense of belonging
- Respectful of others and see difference as positive and not a threat
- Able to make a positive contribution to school life, the wider community and society in general
- Happy, safe, confident and resilient
- Financially secure
- Model citizens prepared for life in modern Britain
PD underpins all areas of the curriculum and is therefore taught daily through a variety of lessons and Circle Time sessions. Some aspects are taught in personal, social, health, citizenship and economic education (PSHCE), a comprehensive programme of Relationship and Health Education (RHE), science, computing (online safety) and PE.
Other aspects are delivered through a comprehensive enrichment programme including:
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Trips (day and residential) |
Visiting speakers |
Assemblies |
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Sports clubs |
Performing arts |
Gardening Club |
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After school clubs |
Theme Days |
Religious and cultural events |
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Mentoring programmes (Reading Buddies) |
Leadership programmes e.g. School Council & Eco Council |
Music performance and events
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These are provided internally and in partnership with external organisations such as West London Zone Charity, Muisco-Musica, TBMH, Royal College of Music, Holland Park Opera and Pelican Music.
A child’s minimum entitlement
Each of our Federation schools has a List of Experiences that each child should experience during their time at school:
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Beyond the Classroom - opportunities for ALL |
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Enjoy a picnic outside Go to the beach Make something for a younger child Raise money Learn an instrument Learn a language Watch a movie with popcorn Make something and eat it Celebrate Proms in the Playground Take part in an Arts week Visit a synagogue Visit a Church Visit a Mosque Visit a Temple Visit a Gurdwara |
Visit central London Go on a residential Take part in a performance Speak /debate publically Meet an author Represent the school Play in Autumn leaves Litter-pick locally Use social media safely Learn to swim Take part in World Book Day celebrations Go to the Natural History Museum Go to the British Museum Participate in Muziko-Muiska |
Visit the theatre Visit a Zoo Climb a tree Watch the stars Visit a farm Toast marshmallows Visit a restaurant Go on a residential trip Go to Fulham Palace Take part in sporting events Visit St Paul’s Cathedral Visit Kidzania Visit the Museum of London Eat at the Brackenbury French Café Post a letter |
Cook a meal Meet the Emergency Services Plant seeds and see them grow Use real tools Bring a relative to school Visit a royal residence Learn basic first aid Hatch chicks Eat from a BBQ Support a charity Visit a fabric store Visit Gunnersbury Museum Visit the National Archives Attend a Viking workshop Take part in a concert Have a buddy in another year group |
Vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils
Although strong indicators, we are fully aware that advantage, disadvantage and vulnerability to underachievement are not entirely linked to finances or parental academic ability. We believe that pupils who are vulnerable to underachievement must have the opportunities outlined in this document to ensure their personal development and prepares them for the next stage in their education.
To ensure all pupils have equal access and opportunities, disadvantaged and vulnerable pupils may be identified by the class teacher, SENDco, members of SLT and parents based on the following criteria:
- Pupil is falling behind their peers and performing below the national average
- Pupil is from a financially secure background but family members do not have the capacity to provide deemed experiences due to e.g. workload, mental health issues, caring for an elderly relative or other viable reasons.
- Pupil has poor mental health, low self-esteem or low confidence
- Pupil Premium Student
- Pupil is capable of achieving more
Careful consideration will be given to ensuring barriers to participation are removed by:
- Considering e.g. cost, timing, location, logistics, confidence, parental support
- Communicating message through ethos and practice that all pupils from all backgrounds belong and are valued
- Providing a provision that is appropriately tailored both to suit and to challenge the pupils we serve
Identified pupils will be targeted to ensure that in addition to the expected enrichment, they will have access to extra-curricular activities that will open them up to a world of awe and wonder and make them lifelong learners.
Personal Development Policy Statement
For further information please see our Personal Development Policy that can be found on our policies page.
