Our Personal Development Curriculum

At Fairfield, we understand that education is not merely the delivery of powerful knowledge, it is the cultivation of experiences, the shaping of character, and the embedding of our core values. It is for this reason that we have developed an outstanding Personal Development Curriculum. Our pupils leave not only prepared for the next stage of their lives, with knowledge, cultural capital and life-changing qualifications but equipped with respect, resilience and aspiration to emerge as successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens.

Through the Personal Development Curriculum, a rich set of experiences is offered; experience days, trips and visits, extra-curricular activities and the teaching of our core values and behaviours to develop character, success and confidence. The Personal Development curriculum ensures the development of spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness and appreciation, understanding of British Values, learning about online safety and an expertly delivered careers programme. Pupils are taught relationship, sex and health education as part of the Life Skills (PSHE) curriculum. Through the PE and Food Technology programmes of study, pupils learn about staying healthy and active. The curriculum supports the building of character through our school values. We support pupils to have high aspirations and to work hard, to embrace challenges and celebrate success, to show resilience and learn from mistakes, find their voice and believe in themselves, to show respect and kindness to all and to celebrate diversity and empower others. In summary, the Fairfield Personal Development Curriculum consists of five core components:

A – Excellence for All 

  • Civic Life and Community 
  • Arts and Culture
  • Sport and Adventure 

B – Ambition for All 

  • Future and Digital Skills 
  • Careers and Aspirations 
  • Oracy and Empowerment  

C – Society and Diversity 

  • Citizenship and British Values 
  • Religious Education 
  • Diversity and Inclusion  

D – Wellbeing and Safety 

  • Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) 
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Online and Digital Safety 

E – Character and Values 

  • The Fairfield Values 
  • The Fairfield Way 
  • Leadership and Pupil Voice 

This is primarily delivered through:

  • The Form Time Programme
  • The Assembly Programme
  • Personal Development Days
  • The Citizenship, PHSE and R.S. Curriculum
  • Curriculum Enrichment Experiences (trips, visitors, activities)
  • Other Subject Curricula (Drama, Computing, PE, Technology)