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Personal Development
Cromwell Community College provides personal development to pupils, within their Personal Development lessons, in line with the RSE (Relationship and Sex Education) statutory guidance. The 'World Around Us' week considers British Values and Citizenship, and the collapsed day events use a theme to help pupils focus on learning about healthy lifestyles and careers education.
Below you will find a breakdown of each year group, including what is taught, how we assess, what enrichment opportunities there are and what can be expected in terms of homework. If you need any further information please contact the Head of Personal Development, Miss Hope, at dhope@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk.
Curriculum Maps
Click on the links below to view the visual representations of our curriculum maps:
Personal Development Learning Journey for Year 7 - Year 13
Personal Development Curriculum Map for EYFS - Year 13
Key Staff
Mrs H Paul - Director of Sixth Form / SLE 
Miss D Hope - Head of Personal Development 
Miss J Evennett - IAG / PD Assistant
Curriculum
Personal Development education at Cromwell sees pupils develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to keep themselves healthy and safe, and prepare for life and work in modern Britain.
Personal Development helps pupils to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to manage many of the critical opportunities, challenges and responsibilities they will face as they grow up and in adulthood.
By teaching pupils to stay safe and healthy, and by building self-esteem, resilience and empathy, our effective Personal Development programme tackles barriers to learning, raises aspirations, and improves the life chances of all pupils.
What do we teach?
Please follow the link at the top of this page to view the Personal Development Curriculum Map.
Pupils are taught in mixed ability groups for Personal Development. Pupils have two lessons a fortnight and follow a scheme of work linked to the explore Personal Development scheme of work, in line with statutory guidance. Lessons are discussion based and pupils are reminded of the Personal Development values rainbow. Pupils have a workbook to complete reflections on their learning.
Please click on the links below to view the schemes of work:
Personal Development is designed to help you become a confident, healthy and independent individual by:
- developing your confidence and responsibility and making the most of your abilities
- helping you to develop a healthy, safe lifestyle
- encouraging you to develop good relationships and respecting the differences between people
Personal development also covers many aspects of your citizenship education.
What will I study?
We constantly review our Personal Development provision. You will cover a wide variety of topics including: relationships, racism, team work, healthy and safe lifestyles, road safety, E-safety, personal finance, sex education, drugs and life skills. In Year 11 you will receive lots of guidance to help you plan the next stage of your education and/or training.
Pupils are taught in mixed ability groups for Personal Development. Pupils have one lesson a fortnight and follow a scheme of work linked to the explore Personal Development scheme of work, in line with statutory guidance. Lessons are discussion based and pupils are reminded of the Personal Development values rainbow. Pupils have a workbook to complete reflections on their learning.
Please click on the links below to view the schemes of work:
Click HERE to view our Sixth Form Student Enrichment page and scroll down to see what to expect during Personal Development in Key Stage 5.
Click here to view our Safeguarding Information
For any further information please contact Miss Hope, Head of Personal Development at dhope@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk