Key Stage 4
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Each pupil in KS4 is timetabled for PD, one period per week.
Central to the PD programme is:
Central to the PD programme is:
- Development among pupils of an awareness of their own personal dignity and worth.
- The fostering of a high standard of moral and social development.
- The encouragement of a high degree of self-discipline in pupil’ s attitude to teachers, peers and parents.
- The equipping of pupils with the life skills necessary to make positive choices when faced with the challenge of modern life.
OCN LEVEL 1 & 2 CERTIFICATE IN PERSONAL SUCCESS AND WELL BEING
Pupils must complete ten units of work to create a portfolio that displays their understanding of ‘Personal Success and Well Being.’
Units include:
Each unit is assessed through a portfolio of work and does not require any terminal examination.
Level 1 (equivalent to) - grades D-G at GCSE
Level 2 (equivalent to) - grades A-C at GCSE
Units include:
- Prejudice and Discrimination
- Understanding Healthy Lifestyles
- Exploring Own Personal Identity
- Improving Confidence and Self Esteem
- Managing Risk
- Exploring Relationships
- Understanding Relationships
- Exploring feelings and Emotions
- Roles and Responsibilities of Parents
- Managing Personal Finance
Each unit is assessed through a portfolio of work and does not require any terminal examination.
Level 1 (equivalent to) - grades D-G at GCSE
Level 2 (equivalent to) - grades A-C at GCSE