Personal Development

Personal Development

At Serenity School, Personal Development (PD) is a core part of our curriculum, ensuring every pupil is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in life beyond school. Our PD curriculum fosters inclusion, independence, and self-worth, preparing pupils for further education, employment, and active participation in society.

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A Tailored Approach for Every Learner

Our three-tiered approach ensures PD is accessible and relevant:

Formal Pathway: Focused on academic achievement, career readiness, and leadership.
Semi-Formal Pathway: Emphasising life skills, employability, and resilience.
Nurture Pathway: Prioritising emotional well-being, communication, and social inclusion.
This approach ensures that all pupils develop the skills and confidence needed to lead fulfilling and independent lives, whether pursuing further education, entering the workforce, or engaging in the community.

Preparing Pupils for Life Beyond School

Our PD framework develops real-world skills, including:

Healthy Lifestyles & Well-being: Promoting physical and mental health, informed decision-making, and resilience.
Financial Literacy: Teaching budgeting, saving, and responsible money management.
Careers & Employability: Offering work experience, employer engagement, and vocational learning aligned with the Gatsby Benchmark.
Online Safety & Digital Literacy: Helping pupils navigate the digital world responsibly by exploring topical issues such as AI Awareness, Cybersecurity, Social Media & Mental Health, Responsible AI-Assisted Learning, etc.
Building Relationships: Developing conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills.
Self-Care & Mental Health: Supporting stress management and personal resilience.

Measuring Impact

We ensure PD is meaningful and track progress through:

Pupil Voice & Feedback – Surveys, focus groups, and discussions.
PASS (Pupil Attitudes to Self and School) Assessments – Identifying support needs.
Careers Tracking – Monitoring employer engagement, work experience completion, and post-school destinations.
SMSC Grid & Personal Development Portfolios – Tracking progress in British values, relationships, and community participation.
NEET Prevention Strategy – Supporting at-risk pupils to transition successfully into education, training, or employment.
Parental & Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborating with families, employers, and agencies.
Investor in Me (IIM) Awards – Recognising achievements in attendance, behaviour, academic progress, and employability skills.

At Serenity School, Personal Development goes beyond academics—it empowers pupils to lead fulfilling, independent lives.

For more information, please contact Mary-Ann Macpherson for Lower School on mmacpherson@serenityschool.org.uk or Chelsey Leighton for Upper School on cleighton@serenityschool.org.uk.