Description
How to Achieve Exceptional Personal Development and Well-Being
In Ofsted’s new framework, personal development and well-being are at the heart of what defines an exceptional school. It’s no longer enough to simply meet requirements — schools are expected to show how they shape character, support mental health, and prepare every pupil for life beyond the classroom.
That’s why we’ve created an in-depth, high-impact course for school leaders, governors, and pastoral teams: A practical, evidence-led course to help schools embed a coherent, inclusive, and ambitious approach to personal development that meets the new Ofsted expectations.
You Will Learn How To:
🔹 Lead Personal Development Strategically
- Design a personal development and well-being programme that’s coherent, evidence-based, and tailored to your school’s context.
- Align your PSHE, RSHE, SMSC, enrichment, and careers programmes into one clear, joined-up framework.
- Equip staff with the knowledge and confidence to deliver high-quality, age-appropriate content.
- Use data and pupil voice to evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement.
🔹 Deliver an Inspiring Personal Development Curriculum
- Ensure pupils gain the knowledge, values, and life skills to thrive in modern Britain.
- Promote reflection, respect, and understanding of diversity, equality, and British values.
- Create opportunities for pupils to explore moral, ethical, and cultural issues with curiosity and empathy.
- Build pupils’ confidence, creativity, and sense of belonging through arts, sport, and cultural participation.
- Embed personal development in every subject — not just PSHE lessons.
🔹 Promote Health, Safety, and Emotional Well-Being
- Teach pupils to stay safe online and offline, including around exploitation, harmful content, and peer pressure.
- Support pupils to understand and manage their emotions, build resilience, and maintain good mental health.
- Encourage active, healthy lifestyles and teach pupils how to make positive choices for their well-being.
- Create a school culture where pupils know how to seek help — and trust that support will be there.
🔹 Build Outstanding Pastoral Support Systems
- Identify and support pupils who need additional guidance for emotional, behavioural, or social needs.
- Use data and early intervention to prevent issues before they escalate.
- Work effectively with parents, agencies, and community partners to provide wraparound care.
- Ensure pastoral systems are inclusive, well-documented, and continuously improving.
🔹 Champion Inclusion and Belonging for Every Pupil
- Make sure all pupils — including those with SEND, disadvantage, or social care involvement — benefit fully from your personal development offer.
- Remove barriers and make well-judged adaptations that focus on long-term success.
- Build a culture of respect, kindness, and acceptance across all protected characteristics.
- Celebrate diversity while nurturing shared values and community cohesion.
Why This Course Matters
“Personal development isn’t a bolt-on — it’s the heart of a great education.”
This course will help you evidence how your school’s work on character, culture, safety, and well-being improves lives, raises aspirations, and meets Ofsted’s highest standards.
