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title: "Personal Development"
url: "https://www.stpeterscep.co.uk/curriculum/personal-development"
school: "St. Peter's C of E Primary School"
---

# Personal Development

### Welcome to Personal Development at St. Peter's Primary School

At St. Peter's, we believe in nurturing the whole child. Personal development is at the heart of our educational philosophy, ensuring that each student grows not only academically but also emotionally, socially, and morally. Our comprehensive personal development programme is designed to equip children with the skills and values they need to thrive both in school and beyond.

To support this journey, we've curated a selection of useful resources and links that parents and children can explore together. These resources aim to enhance learning, foster resilience, and encourage positive habits and attitudes. By working through these materials, families can strengthen the home-school partnership and contribute to the holistic development of our students.

We invite you to dive into these resources and join us in our commitment to empowering every child to reach their full potential.

 Citizenship and Values

| [What is a citizen?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zfb7m39/articles/zbdysk7) |
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| [Health and safety in the community](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zfb7m39/articles/zbr2m39) |
| [Risks in the community](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zfb7m39/articles/ztp496f) |
| [Helping others](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zfb7m39/articles/zvr2m39) |
| [What is discrimination?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zyg2xbk/articles/z8yjdp3) |
| [Differences and diversity](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zyg2xbk/articles/z9dpn9q) |
| [Rules rights and responsibilities](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zyg2xbk/articles/zqgm7yc) |
| [What is democracy?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zyg2xbk/articles/z76gr2p) |
| [Understanding the media](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zyg2xbk/articles/zxqbvwx) |
| [What is a general election?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zyg2xbk/articles/zmm4mbk) |

 The Economy

| [What is world health day?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvcxtrd/articles/z2qv8p3) |
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| [Money matters](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvcxtrd/articles/zfvwjsg) |
| [Jobs and contributing](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvcxtrd/articles/zrkthcw) |
| [Resources and sustainability](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvcxtrd/articles/z2c6m39) |

 Careers

| [Agriculture, sustainability and animal care](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cw9ydv3l74qt) |
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| [Art, fashion and design](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cpevl4p4p4zt) |
| [Business, marketing and finance](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/c44dvle5jemt) |
| [Education and childcare](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cxvx2n3zxkqt) |
| [Engineering, construction and manufacturing](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cnm3nrj16r3t) |
| [Healthcare and frontline services](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cpevl4pq6z4t) |
| [Hospitality, catering and retail](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cr2re5vq3vet) |
| [Law, politics and government](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/ckxjydplq41t) |
| [Media](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cljdxvywe6rt) |
| [Performing arts](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cerwn4l35mrt) |
| [Science and technology](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cmdmvnxwzlet) |
| [Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/ckxjydpd39zt) |
| [Travel and leisure](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/groups/cw9ydv3eddyt) |

 Mental and Emotional Wellbeing

| [How to build your courage](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjfhvj6/articles/zp9frmn) |
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| [How to calm your nerves](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjfhvj6/articles/zns7h4j) |
| [How to connect to kindness](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjfhvj6/articles/z3hwxg8) |
| [How to connect with others and ourselves](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjfhvj6/articles/zc36fdm) |
| [How to deal with change](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjfhvj6/articles/zcv7h4j) |
| [How to deal with worry](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjfhvj6/articles/znhwxg8) |
| [How to feel more hopeful](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjfhvj6/articles/zcwg8p3) |
| [How to grow more happiness](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjfhvj6/articles/zpm9qyc) |
| [How to grow your focus](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjfhvj6/articles/z77cwsg) |
| [How to grow your gratitude](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjfhvj6/articles/zmtwxg8) |
| [How to rest your mind and body](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjfhvj6/articles/zkmk7v4) |
| [How to stay calm](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjfhvj6/articles/zd29qyc) |

 Study skills - SATs

[KS1 SATs and KS2 SATs](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrybvk7#zs82p9q)

 Religion and Beliefs

| [What is Christianity?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/ztkxpv4/articles/zvfnkmn) |
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| [What is Lent?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/ztkxpv4/articles/z77jf4j) |
| [What is Easter?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/ztkxpv4/articles/z4t6rj6) |
| [What is Christmas?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/ztkxpv4/articles/zdjjf4j) |
| [Celebrating Easter](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/ztkxpv4/articles/z8f7s82) |
| [What is Buddhism?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zh4mrj6/articles/zdbvjhv) |
| [What is Nirvana Day?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zh4mrj6/articles/zvtxgwx) |
| [What is Wesak?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zh4mrj6/articles/zbsp92p) |
| [What is Hinduism?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zh86n39/articles/zmpp92p) |
| [What is Holi?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zh86n39/articles/z4qqy9q) |
| [What is Diwali?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zh86n39/articles/zjpp92p) |
| [What is Islam?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zpdtsbk/articles/zrxxgwx) |
| [What is Ramadan?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zpdtsbk/articles/zjc2bdm) |
| [What is Eid ul-Adha?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zpdtsbk/articles/zhjjf4j) |
| [What is Judaism?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/znwhfg8/articles/zh77vk7) |
| [What is Passover?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/znwhfg8/articles/zn22382) |
| [What is Yom Kippur?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/znwhfg8/articles/z4vvjhv) |
| [What is Hanukkah](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/znwhfg8/articles/zj446v4) |
| [What is Sikhism?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zsjpyrd/articles/zkjpkmn) |
| [Who was Guru Nanak?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zsjpyrd/articles/zr86cqt) |
| [What is Vaisakhi?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zsjpyrd/articles/z6qqy9q) |
| [What is Humanism?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/znk647h/articles/zmqpkmn) |

 Health and Exercise

| [Why is physical activity important?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbvrcmn#z9c8dp3) |
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| [What is a balanced diet?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zppvv4j) |
| [Why is a healthy lifestyle important?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/ztsqfcw) |

### Our Curriculum

- [Curriculum ](https://www.stpeterscep.co.uk/curriculum)
- [Reading Curriculum](https://www.stpeterscep.co.uk/curriculum/reading-curriculum)
- [Early Years Foundation Stage](https://www.stpeterscep.co.uk/curriculum/eyfs)
- [Key Stage 1](https://www.stpeterscep.co.uk/curriculum/key-stage-1)
- [Lower Key Stage 2](https://www.stpeterscep.co.uk/curriculum/lower-key-stage-2)
- [Upper Key Stage 2](https://www.stpeterscep.co.uk/curriculum/upper-key-stage-2)
- [Forest School ](https://www.stpeterscep.co.uk/forest-school)
- [Personal Development](https://www.stpeterscep.co.uk/curriculum/personal-development)

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