Introducing our 2023
Personal Development Curriculum
See below or click here for the full list of subjects we'll be covering this year
Personal Development
Welcome to our personal development section, where we will be discussing a range of important topics related to personal growth and well-being. Our aim is to provide a platform for individuals to learn about themselves, their values, and the world around them, with a focus on promoting positivity, understanding, and self-awareness.
In this series of articles we will be covering a diverse range of topics, including sexual orientation, British values, Special Educational Needs, and Mental Health support, amongst others. Our articles are designed to be informative, engaging, and thought-provoking, with the aim of encouraging our readers to reflect on their own experiences and perspectives.
We believe that personal development is a lifelong journey, and that everyone can benefit from continuous learning and self-improvement. Our articles are written with this in mind, and we hope that they will inspire and empower our readers to explore new ideas, challenge their assumptions, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. So join us on this journey of discovery, and let’s explore the many facets of personal development together!
Personal Development - useful video clips
Let’s Move! The Benefits of Physical Activity
Type 2 Diabetes: know your risk
We Are What We Eat and Drink
Know Your Numbers For A Healthy Heart
Perimenopause and Menopause Awareness
Alcohol: Friend or Foe
Cancer: Spot the Signs Early
Good Night’s Sleep
Up in Smoke
Articles on Personal Development
Focus on Special Educational Needs (SEN)
‘Special educational needs’ is a legal definition and refers to learners with learning problems or disabilities that make it harder for them to learn than most learners the same age.
Digital Skills (GDPR and Cyber Security)
Digital skills in the workplace can include original content creation, e-commerce, network and information security, UX/UI design, digital marketing, social media marketing, and data analytics. Advanced digital skills range from data visualization and basic programming skills to data engineering.
Health & Safety
Health and safety is an important consideration for education staff. You and your provider have a legal responsibility to protect learners from harm, including risks posed by health and safety.
Exploring: Career Information, Advice and Guidance
CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance) is designed to prepare students for life in modern Britain by providing the knowledge, understanding, confidence and skills that they need to make informed choices and plans for their future learning and career.
Employment rights & responsibilities
The three basic rights of workers include rights concerning pay, hours and discrimination. Workers are entitled to these rights through the law and may declare their employer if they do not respect these rights
Healthy Living & Stress Awareness
“Healthy living” to most people means both physical and mental health are in balance or functioning well together in a person. In many instances, physical and mental health are closely linked, so that a change (good or bad) in one directly affects the other.
Marriage and Civil Partnerships
Marriage or Civil Partnership – What is the difference? Do you have to divorce from a civil partnership? What are your maternity & paternity rights? These and other questions answered.
Sexual Orientation, Gender Reassignment & Gender Identity
Sexual orientation involves a person’s feelings and sense of identity; it’s not necessarily something that’s noticeable to others. People may or may not act on the attractions they feel.
Personal development curriculum
2023 articles
Current and future themes for 2023
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January |
Race. Religion and Belief |
The positive impact diversity has on communities |
Dry January, Love Your Liver Month, Veganuary, World Braille Day 04/01/2023, STIQ Day 14/01/2023, World Religion Day 15/01/2023, Brew Monday 16/01/2023, Blue Monday 16/01/2023, Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 23-29/01/2023, Parent Mental Health Day 27/01/2023 |
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LGBTQ History Month, Time to Talk Day 02/02/2023, World Cancer Day 04/02/2023, NSPCC Number Day 03/02/2023, #ReclaimSocial 07/02/2023, Children's Mental Health Week 06-12/02/2023, Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week 06-12/02/2023, National Apprenticeship Week 06-12/02/2023, Safer Internet Day 07/02/2023, Eating disorders Awareness Week 27/02/2023 - 05/03/2023 |
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International Women's Day 08/03/2022, National Careers Week 7-12/03/2022, Sign Language Week 14-18/03/2022, International Trans Day of Visibility 31/03/2022 |
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Stress Awareness Month, Earth Day 22/04/2023, Lesbian Visibility Day 26/04/2023 |
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Deaf Awareness Week 01-07/05/2023, Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week 08-12/05/2023, National Numeracy Day 17/05/2023, Mental Health Awareness Week 15-21/05/2023, International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 17/05/2023, Global Accessibility Awareness Day 18/05/2023 |
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Pride Month, Volunteers' Week 01-07/06/2023, World Environment Day 05/06/2023, Men's Health Week 12-18/06/2023, Autistic Pride Day 18/06/2023, World Refugee Day 20/06/2023, Learning Disability Week 19-25/06/2023, Deafblind Awareness Week 27/06/2023 - 03/07/2023 |
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ContentPlastic Free July, Non-binary Day of Visibility 14/07/2023, Samaritans Awareness Day 24/07/2023, World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 30/07/2023 |
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Makaton International Awareness Day 28/08/2022 |
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Festival of Learning Have a Go Month. World Alzheimer's Month, Know Your Numbers Week (Blood Pressure) 04-10/09/2023, National Literacy Day 08/09/2023, World Suicide Prevention Day 10/09/2023, Pensions Awareness Week 11-17/09/2023, International Day of Democracy 15/09/2023, Organ Donation Week 18-24/09/2023, Recycle Awareness Week 18-24/09/2023, National Coding Week 18-24/09/2023, Adult Learners Week 18-24/09/2023, International Day of Sign Languages 23/09/2023. National Non Speaking/Non Verbal Awareness Day 30/09/2023, |
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October |
Mental Health and Wellbeing |
Mind |
National Cholesterol Month, ADHD Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Black History Month, Dyspraxia Awareness Week 09-15/10/2023, World Dyslexia Awareness Day 08/10/2023, World Mental Health Day 10/10/2023, National Braille Week 09-15/10/2023, Sexual Health Week 09-15/10/2023, National Adoption Week 17-23/10/2023 |
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November |
Crime and Prevention including Prevent Duty |
Focus on Prevent |
National Stress Awareness Day 04/11/2023, Remembrance Day 11/11/2022, Anti-bullying Week 13-17/11/2023, Road Safety Week 18-24/11/2023, International Men's Day 19/11/2023 |
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December |
Safeguarding |
Environmental Awareness |
World Aids Day 01/12/2023, International Day of People with Disabilities 03/12/2023, International Volunteer Day 05/12/2023, Human Rights Day 10/12/2023, International Migrants Day 18/12/2023 |
