Holistic Child Development:
To ensure that every child develops not only academically but also socially, emotionally, and physically, fostering well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
Core Values and Skills:
To instil core values such as (respect, resourcefulness, resilience, reflection and readiness), alongside essential life skills like empathy, responsibility teamwork, and effective communication.
Positive School Environment:
To create a safe and nurturing school environment where children feel valued, respected, and motivated to learn and grow.
Engagement in Learning:
To encourage a lifelong love of learning by promoting curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking among children.
Curriculum Integration:
Embed personal development within the curriculum through dedicated PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Emotional Education) lessons, focusing on emotional literacy, social skills, and ethical decision-making.
Explicit Teaching of SEL Skills:
Utilise a range of strategies to teach social and emotional learning (SEL) skills explicitly, such as:
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- Self-awareness: Expanding children's emotional vocabulary and supporting them in expressing their emotions.
- Self-regulation: Teaching self-calming strategies and positive self-talk.
- Social awareness: Using stories to discuss emotions and perspectives of others.
- Relationship skills: Role-playing effective communication and listening skills.
- Responsible decision-making: Practising problem-solving strategies (EEF, 2023).
This is done through our carefully mapped behaviour curriculum and explicit teaching of Zones of Regulation to all children.
Positive School Environment:
To create a safe and nurturing school environment where children feel valued, respected, and motivated to learn and grow.
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Offer a variety of clubs and activities that promote teamwork and leadership, such as sports, arts, languages, yoga and community service projects.
Staff Training and Support:
Provide ongoing professional development for staff to enhance their understanding of personal development and effective strategies for fostering a supportive environment.
Parental Engagement:
Involve parents through workshops and resources that support personal development at home, creating a consistent approach between school and family.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Regularly assess children's progress in personal development through observations, surveys, and feedback, using this data to inform future practises (EEF, 2023).
Improved Emotional Well-Being:
Children demonstrate enhanced emotional well-being, as evidenced by reduced incidents of bullying and increased participation in school activities.
Academic Engagement:
A positive correlation is observed between personal development initiatives and academic performance, with children showing increased motivation and engagement in their learning.
Enhanced Social Skills:
Children exhibit improved social skills, including effective communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution, preparing them for future interactions in diverse settings.
Community Involvement:
Increased participation in community projects reflects a growing sense of responsibility and citizenship among children.
Positive School Culture:
A nurturing and inclusive school environment is established, where children feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn, contributing to overall school improvement.
Conclusion
By focusing on personal development, Moulton Primary School aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the challenges of the future, aligning with the OFSTED framework's emphasis on the importance of personal development in education.
Headteacher: Miss Jones
Deputy Headteacher: Miss Darby
SENCO: Miss Page
School Finance Manager: Mrs Buttress
School Office: Miss Daly
The school is normally staffed between 8.00am and 5.30pm.
Northamptonshire Local Education Authority: you can find more information about education services in Northamptonshire at the County Council Website
- (01604) 643061
- office@moultonprimaryschool.co.uk
- Moulton Primary School, Church Hill, Moulton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7SW