Personal Development Days

At SRPA, all students from Year 7 to Year 13 participate in a series of Personal Development Days throughout the academic year. These dedicated curriculum days provide students with opportunities to explore a wide range of topics that support their personal growth, wellbeing and preparation for life beyond school.

Personal Development Days are carefully planned to complement our Personal Development curriculum and cover key areas including Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE), mental and physical wellbeing, personal safety, British Values, equality and diversity, careers education, financial literacy, citizenship and contemporary issues affecting young people today.

Through a combination of workshops, guest speakers, practical activities and discussion-based sessions, students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to make informed decisions, stay safe and become responsible members of society. Topics are age-appropriate and carefully sequenced to build on learning from Personal Development lessons and assemblies.

A key feature of our Personal Development Days is careers education and aspiration raising. Students explore future pathways through careers-focused activities, employer engagement, further and higher education opportunities, and our University Programme, which includes visits designed to broaden horizons and support informed decision-making about future destinations.

Students also participate in activities that promote enterprise, financial awareness and real-world problem solving, ensuring learning is engaging, practical and relevant. In the Sixth Form, students further develop their independence through dedicated sessions focusing on life beyond school, including employability skills, budgeting, personal finance, car maintenance, basic DIY and culinary skills.

Alongside Personal Development Days, students participate in a wider programme of enrichment and community activities throughout the year, including fundraising, leadership opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and House events, all of which contribute to the development of confident, responsible and successful young people.