Thrive

Curriculum Vision

Our vision for Thrive is to equip every young person with the knowledge, understanding, confidence and resilience they need to thrive in school, in their relationships and in the wider world. 

We want every student to feel that they belong, developing a strong sense of identity, respect for themselves and others, and an understanding of their place within a diverse and changing society. We want them to believe in their own potential, make informed and responsible choices, understand how to keep themselves and others safe, and know where to turn for help and support. Ultimately, we want every young person to become a confident, compassionate and responsible adult who is prepared for life beyond school. 

Through Thrive, students develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to navigate relationships, health and wellbeing, personal safety, financial decisions, citizenship, diversity and the opportunities and challenges of modern life. 

Our ambition is that Thrive is not simply a programme of lessons, but an integral part of our whole-school approach to personal development. It is reflected in the curriculum, pastoral provision, relationships, enrichment and wider experiences of school life. 
We want students to leave us knowing more, understanding more and feeling better equipped to make positive choices, contribute to their communities and flourish as individuals. 

Curriculum Intent

The Thrive curriculum is designed to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and confidence that young people need to navigate adolescence successfully and prepare for adult life. 

Our curriculum is deliberately broad and ambitious. It develops students' knowledge and understanding across personal, social, health and economic education, relationships and sex education, citizenship, careers, financial education, wellbeing and personal safety, while also providing opportunities for students to explore issues that affect them and the wider society in which they live. 

We have designed Thrive as a progressive curriculum. students revisit important concepts at increasing levels of depth and complexity, allowing them to build secure knowledge over time rather than simply encountering topics as isolated lessons. We identify the essential knowledge students need at each stage and use assessment, student voice and wider school information to identify gaps and misconceptions and to refine the curriculum. 

Thrive is responsive to the needs of our students and our community. We recognise that students arrive with different experiences, knowledge and levels of confidence. The curriculum therefore provides appropriate challenge and support so that all students, including those who may face additional barriers, can participate fully and benefit from the programme. 

A central aim of Thrive is to help students understand themselves and others. Students learn about healthy relationships, consent, boundaries, equality, diversity and protected characteristics, and develop the confidence to challenge prejudice, discrimination and harmful behaviour. They learn how to recognise risk, make informed decisions, seek help and support others. 

We place particular importance on students being able to apply their knowledge beyond the classroom. Students are encouraged to think critically, communicate respectfully, make responsible decisions and understand the consequences of their choices. Through discussion, reflection and practical application, they develop the confidence to navigate real-life situations. 

Thrive also contributes to students' understanding of their responsibilities as members of a diverse society. Students develop an appreciation of different perspectives, cultures and experiences and learn about their rights and responsibilities, democracy, participation and the values that underpin life in modern Britain. 

Ultimately, the intended outcome of Thrive is not simply that students can recall information. We want students to know more, remember more and use what they know to make informed choices, maintain healthy relationships, protect their wellbeing, contribute positively to their communities and prepare successfully for the opportunities and responsibilities of adult life.