I do have reasons for hope: our clever brains, the resilience of nature, the indomitable human spirit, and above all, the commitment of young people when they’re empowered to take action. 

Jane Goodall 

Intent - What are we aiming for?

We aim to ensure that, over their time at Asfordby Hill, learners receive a Personal Development programme that gives them the knowledge that they need to make decisions, to be resilient and to develop their character and personality. We provide these rich experiences in a coherently planned way – through our curriculum, enrichment and extra-curricular activities.   

Children at Asfordby Hill will know and understand their role in modern-day society; they have a sound sense of self and contribute positively to their community. They are tolerant and understand that everyone’s voice should be heard and everyone’s views should be acknowledged and respected. They leave primary school armed with our Rainbow values and skills: Gratitude, Self-control, Perseverance, Curiosity, Optimism, Enthusiasm and Understanding others.  They are aware of their responsibility as a citizen of the modern world and have secure and developed moral foundations on which to further build. Pupils regularly demonstrate their contribution now and in the future towards society, community and others.   

Pupil’s leadership skills and voice are developed across all aspects of school life, enabling them to understand that they can make a change and have a positive impact on others. As a result, pupils have high aspirations of themselves and others and the confidence to speak out and challenge in a positive, respectful manner.  

Children leave Asfordby Hill Primary School with the confidence to try new things and make mistakes, seeing the opportunity that lies within hard work and set-backs. Our bespoke curriculum has been designed to get the best out of each and every learner, where every child is encouraged to be resilient, hard thinking and driven. They have been taught how to interact respectfully, how to celebrate others’ successes and achievements, and how to politely disagree or build on people’s ideas. We model and encourage children to stretch their own thinking by asking questions – of both themselves and their peers. 

Our curriculum offer extends far beyond the academic to allow all pupils to develop in many diverse aspects of life. This is encapsulated in our Personal Development Programme.   

Implementation - What does this look like?

A visit across the school from the Dog Trust

Extra-curricular events: Sky dance, gardening club, cross-country running to name a few.

School events from the children's voice - Collecting coppers for the Rainbow Africa Charity to enhance the education of children in Zambia. 

Visitors across our local community supported our children's awareness of aspirations.

Children across year groups support each other at different events: World Book Day, Reading for Pleasure and The Santa Fun Run.

Year 6 visit the Warning Zone to focus on keeping ourselves safe.