Citizen
Our Personal Development approach is a culture and a curriculum. Through various learning opportunities, such as PSHE lessons, being an EPA citizen, learning beyond the classroom, forest schools and clubs, we grow children and young people who work hard, are kind and are able to contribute to their community as future citizens.
- Pupils have a voice in decisions, and they are active participants in their learning and community
- Pupils have a clear sense of who they are as a person and what they believe and how this relates to the world around them
- The curriculum and the school’s effective wider work support pupils to be confident, resilient and independent, and to develop strength of character.
- Pupils know how to eat healthily, maintain an active lifestyle and keep physically and mentally healthy. They have an age-appropriate understanding of healthy relationships and of the protected characteristics.
- Pupils appreciate opportunities they have to nurture, develop and stretch their talents and interests and make good use of them.
- Pupils have an understanding of the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; they are therefore prepared for life in their communities and the modern Britain.
- Pupils understand, appreciate and respect difference in the world and its people, celebrating the things we share in common across cultural, religious, ethnic and socio-economic communities. They show respect for the different protected characteristics.
- Pupils are prepared for future success in education, employment or training.
In order to develop this in pupils at EPA, we use our Personal Development and ‘I am a Citizen’ Curriculum, an overarching approach which incorporates a curriculum and culture. The following slides summarise the key areas where we provide opportunity to develop social skills, academic behaviours and mindsets, and a strong identity of who they are.
I am Citizen
