Personal Development

At Beckfoot Nessfield we provide a safe, caring and happy environment where all children are valued, respected and listened to. As they mature and prepare for the future , children will understand  British Values and how they are the basis for a tolerant and safe society. We provide pupils with meaningful opportunities to understand how to be responsible, respectful, active citizens who contribute positively to their community and society. The staff and children promote inclusion and diversity throughout school.

Our curriculum ambitions underpin our curriculum and enable all our children to grow and develop personally:

                

    Community                             Diversity                          Possibilities                      Initiative

PSHE

The teaching of the PSHE curriculum provides opportunities for children to develop positive social relationships, self-esteem and a sense of responsibility; as well as encourage them to become active members of our community and help them to see that they can have an impact on the world around them. 

RSE

We acknowledge that in order for children to embrace the challenges of creating a happy and successful adult life, pupils need knowledge that will enable them to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, health and relationships and to build their self-efficacy.

We understand that high quality, evidence-based and age-appropriate teaching of these subjects can help prepare pupils to develop resilience, to know how and when to ask for help.

Beckfoot Nessfield RSE Policy 2021

No Outsiders

We teach each child to adopt a positive attitude to others, regardless of gender, race, culture, belief, values, age and need through the use of the No Outsiders story books , assemblies and resources.

Learning Powers

The Learning Powers; independence, teamwork, curiosity, resilience, making links, creativity are  taught throughout school give children the skills they need to learn and develop as individuals.

Philosophy for Children (P4C)

Through the teaching of P4C, children will Know how to discuss and debate issues and engage with views, beliefs and opinions that are different from their own, in considered ways. They will develop enquiring minds and learn to question and challenge respectfully.

Junior Leadership Team

The Junior Leadership Team will democratically represent the student voice and implement change for the school, pupils and community.

Enhanced Learning Experiences

Educational visits, residential, visitors to school and after-school clubs will build on the children's own interests and talents and nurture and stretch them.