Personal Development at Fishburn

At Fishburn, we are committed to providing a high-quality personal development offer that enables all pupils to thrive. We ensure that pupils’ wider development is a central part of school life.

We aim to develop confident, resilient, respectful and active citizens who are well prepared for life in modern Britain. Our provision supports pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development, promotes positive mental health and wellbeing, and ensures equality of opportunity for all.

Through our personal development provision, we aim to:

• Promote emotional wellbeing, resilience and mental health
• Develop pupils’ character, independence and confidence
• Foster respect, tolerance and understanding of diversity
• Embed British values and children’s rights
• Provide opportunities for leadership and pupil voice
• Ensure all pupils, including vulnerable groups, are fully supported
• Prepare pupils for the next stage of education and life in modern Britain

Please our Personal Development Strategy for 2026-27 here.