Powerful knowledge in Personal Development – Why do we teach these concepts? 

Personal Development has become the centre of KLA’s focus. As it is recognised that in order for our students to succeed not only in school but in life as well that they need to be able to have an understanding, of the world around them through religion, citizenship, PSHE and IAG. We have brought these concepts together in two ways with having Personal Development lessons that are much more focused on the religious aspect and then we have Personal Development Assembly lessons this enables to embed assemblies into PSHE, Citizenship and Careers from visitors as well to help understand and recognise their significance in daily life as it becomes clear that students need to have an area of the curriculum that gives them the opportunity to discover the world, themselves and others through experience. 

Curriculum Features - How do we embed the learning? 

At all levels, students are provided with opportunities to express their beliefs and attitudes towards the areas covered. The emphasis is on empowering students to notice, make connections, expand and develop the knowledge on key areas of life in preparation for the future. 

In each key stage we have a particular focus with embedding the learning by encouraging the students to develop their subject knowledge through understanding, application, comparison and discussion. This enables students to understand the topics covered but also give them the opportunity to develop their own thoughts and hear others 

 Curriculum Enrichment – How do we link with other subjects and offer experiences? 

Students will be offered a wide variety of opportunities and experiences that widen their appreciation of Personal Development and the world around it. These will include: 

• Trips to local places of places of worship, parliament – links with History and Careers 

• Key speakers coming and discussing range of topics that we cover – Careers, PSHE, Police 

• Duke of Edinburgh – Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition 

• First Aid