Personal Development

Personal Development at Eastbury Sixth Form 

• Personal Deveopment (PD) education at Eastbury Sixth Form is a planned programme of learning through which students acquire the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to manage their lives now and in the future. As part of a whole-school approach, PD education aims to develop the qualities and attributes pupils need to thrive as individuals, family members and members of society.    

  This PD education curriculum at Eastbury is mapped against the KS5 Programme of Study from the PSHE Association and coverage is of equal breadth and depth. The programme builds on the PSHE education themes covered in Key Stages 3 and 4, going into greater depth ensuring the content is age appropriate.  The topics and sequence have been created using feedback from our student health and well-being surveys which take place every two years.  

  Additionally, input about mental health, wellbeing, anxiety and stress are woven through the tutor and assembly programme.   

  These include:  

   

• Recognising common mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self -harm and compulsive behaviours  

• To recognise when they, or others, need support with their mental health and effective strategies to address difficulties and promote wellbeing.  

• How to maintain work-life balance, including understanding the importance of continuing with regular exercise and sleep, and balancing time online. 

Materials for Parents and Carers on RSHE Policy and Curriculum Review 25/26

The PSHE Education review – Information for Parents and Carers

In July 2025 the Department for Education published new guidance for schools on Relationships, Sex, and Health Education.

All schools have been required to review their PSHE Education provision and policies to ensure it reflects the new Statutory Guidance. 

On this page Parents and Carers will find information regarding these curriculum developments which will be statutory from September 2026 and what this will mean for ECS.

Parents and carers are encouraged to contact the PSHE Lead for the phase their child is in with any questions or comments they have regarding this before May 19^th 2026

Contact for Primary PSHE 
Mrs. O. Simisaiye – Assistant Head teacher  
OS01@eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk 

Contact for Secondary PSHE Education and Sixth for PD Education 
Ms. J. Caswell 
Jcs@eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk 

• 3-19 PSHE Long term plan 2627 download_for_offline
  download_for_offline3-19 PSHE Long term plan 2627
• Draft ECS PSHE Education 3-19 Policy 2627 download_for_offline
  download_for_offlineDraft ECS PSHE Education 3-19 Policy 2627
• PSHE at ECS leaflet for parents and carers download_for_offline
  download_for_offlinePSHE at ECS leaflet for parents and carers
• PSHE Curriculum review for parents and carers download_for_offline
  download_for_offlinePSHE Curriculum review for parents and carers

Aims of Personal DEvelopment (PD) Education

PD Education Curriculum Intent 

The PD education Curriculum is built upon our three principles of Excellence, Collaboration and Success. 

Excellence: Students confidently demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to make considered and informed decisions which will keep themselves and their communities safe, healthy and happy, now and in the future. 

Collaboration: Students work collaboratively, with each other, staff, and external agencies, developing the critical thinking skills required of active citizens with integrity, empathy, and respect. Students are encouraged to celebrate diversity, challenge prejudice and discrimination and develop the skills to access appropriate support when needed. 

Success: Students can recognise and manage risks and develop healthy lifestyles and relationships. They are aspirational and resilient, equipped to embrace the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities they will face as they grow up and in adulthood. 

The KS5 PD education programme at Eastbury Sixth Form

Students are taught PD education as part of their Enrichment Programme with some topics being covered through the Form and Assembly Programme. As well as our dedicated team of Enrichment teachers we also have input from quality-assured outside speakers when appropriate.