PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (PSHE ASDAN Short Course) 

  

Subject Lead: Ms L Delaney 

Who is it suitable for?  

Personal Development is a subject that gives students the opportunity to gain essential skills to prepare for their future. Students are selected for this course but if you enjoy working in a small group and want to improve the skills listed below then this course is suitable for you. 

The course credits independence and key skills including communication, ICT, health and safety and general life skills. The key skills reflect the programmes of study for Personal Development from personal well-being to economic well-being.  

The focus is on completing challenges and skills development according to individual ability.  

What will you learn?  

The PSHE Short Course will enable you to: 

• Personal wellbeing  

• Living independently  

• Personal safety  

• Health and relationships  

• Economic wellbeing  

• Living in modern Britain  

• Making financial choices  

• Recognising effects of social media 

Students should be keen to improve their key skills. A positive outlook to leaning and a commitment to teamwork. 

Additional Information: Students work as members of a small group of less than 12 students. An opportunity in Year 11 to work specifically on extra Maths, English and Science and supports achievement in other subjects. It also helps to develop students' employability skills such as communication and IT skills.