Personal Development Curriculum Intent
Through the personal development curriculum, all pupils leave Ark Victoria Academy with a broad and diverse knowledge of moral, social and cultural issues as well as knowing how they can positively contribute to the wider community. Our curriculum enables students to explore and develop their understanding of British values within a wide range of topics in addition to exploring the importance and impact of current affairs. The personal development curriculum also develops pupils’ ambition and independence, as well as fostering resilience, respect and kindness
Aims of Our Personal Development Curriculum
The Ark Victoria Academy personal development curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils:
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develop their personal character and sense of morality so that they gain the practical wisdom to be virtue literate and are able to lead happy, healthy, fulfilled lives, contributing positively to society
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are encouraged to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative, and to understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality of the school and to society more widely
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are enabled to distinguish right from wrong and to respect the civil and criminal law of Britain
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develop a deep understanding of defining features of British citizenship such as British values and awareness of legislation that promotes equality in modern Britain
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acquire a broad general knowledge of and respect for public institutions and services in Britain
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acquire an appreciation for and respect for their own and other cultures, leading to tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions
