Character Development - STAR PEOPLE

Our personal development curriculum is rooted in a strong values‑based culture: Respect, Trust, Honesty, Co‑operation and Positivity. These values are lived daily and form the foundation of our behaviour, relationships and learning culture.

From these values, we have defined our DH REACH drivers which provide the overarching framework for our whole personal development offer:

• D – Respect diversity and difference
• H – Prioritise health and wellbeing
• R – Responsibility and resilience
• E – Emotional intelligence
• A – Ambition and achievement
• C – Creativity and a love of knowledge
• H – Hard work and kindness

Our values and DHREACH drivers shape the character traits we strive to develop and celebrate in every child.  We want our children to show themselves as STAR PEOPLE

S – Kind (Shows care and empathy for others)
T – Reflective (Thinks about their learning and relationships to grow and improve)
A – Brave (Attempts new things and is willing to take risks)
R – Responsible (Reliable and makes good choices)

P – Compassionate (Pays attention to others’ feelings and offers support)
E – Inclusive (Everyone belongs)
O – Confident (Owns their abilities; believes in themself)
P – Hardworking (Puts in the effort in learning, tasks and personal growth)
L – Determined (Leans into challenges, stays focused and works hard)
E – Friendly (Easy to work with, positive and approachable)

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) development and British values are embedded across the curriculum, assemblies, enrichment, visits and wider school life. Pupils experience a clearly planned entitlement of opportunities that help them reflect, develop empathy, understand diversity and become responsible citizens.