Personal Development

British Values at South Nottinghamshire Academy

At South Nottinghamshire Academy, British Values are embedded across school life through our Personal Development curriculum, assemblies and enrichment opportunities. We actively promote democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance, ensuring students feel safe, valued and prepared for life in modern Britain.

PSHE, RSHE & Citizenship

Our PSHE, RSHE and Citizenship curriculum equips students with essential knowledge and skills to navigate life confidently. Topics include:

• Health & Wellbeing: mental health, stress management, nutrition, exercise, first aid
• Relationships & RSE: consent, healthy relationships, diversity, anti-bullying
• Living in the Wider World: law, democracy, financial literacy, digital safety

All content is inclusive and statutory-compliant.

Assembly Programme

Students attend weekly house assemblies. Themes include:

• Rewards & recognition
• Behaviour, attendance & routines
• Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Diversity & Inclusion (Black History Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, Disability Pride Month, Chinese New Year, British Values)
• Remembrance, Anti-Bullying, Power of Resilience
• Healthy lifestyles

Theme Weeks

Our dedicated Theme Weeks focus on key learning and personal development for each year group:

Year	Theme Week Focus	Working Title
7	British Values, Public Services, Identity, SRE	Living British Values in a Global Society
8	Resilience, Life Skills, Digital Life, Relationships	Skills for Life: Thriving in a Changing World
9	GCSE Taster + Option Preparation	Pathways & Purpose
10	Careers, Post-16, Mock Interviews, SRE	My Future Self

We offer a wide range of co-curricular clubs, trips, and activities to widen student experiences, including:

• Sports, arts, and music
• STEM clubs and competitions
• Reading leaders and library ambassadors
• Community and charity initiatives
• Gardening, ICT, and mentoring opportunities

All students are encouraged to participate, with targeted opportunities for PP and SEND learners.

Educational Visits & Trips

We provide a rich programme of educational visits that enhance learning and build students’ cultural capital. These include curriculum-linked trips, university visits, theatre performances, outdoor education and residential experiences. Our Ski Trip is open to all year groups.

To ensure fairness and access for all learners, curriculum trips are either fully funded or subsidised for Pupil Premium students.

Across Years 7–11, students experience:

• Curriculum enrichment (e.g., Science Live, Geography fieldwork, English and Drama trips)
• Cultural and historical experiences (museums, theatres, galleries)
• Outdoor and adventure activities (e.g., Holme Pierrepont, Snowdome, residential visits)
• Careers and enterprise events (business visits, university days)

These visits support our wider aims of building confidence, independence and aspiration.

Careers & Gatsby Benchmarks

Our careers programme ensures students are ready for their future pathways:

• Employer engagement and workplace visits from Year 7 to 13
• University experience, apprenticeships, and vocational insight
• Individual guidance and progression planning
• Career fairs, themed weeks, and mock interviews
• Super Learner Pathways for PP and SEND students

SNA Pledge System

Students are encouraged to complete 10 pledges by Year 11, rewarding:

• Community involvement and service
• Participation in sports, arts, and house events
• Cultural experiences and enrichment
• Academic and personal growth

Progress is tracked in pledge passports and logged via ClassCharts, with milestone rewards for Bronze, Silver, and Gold achievements.

Weekly tutor time reinforces PD and the SNA Way through:

• House & Year assemblies
• Monitoring pledge progress
• Current affairs discussions
• Attendance and routines check
• Character education activities

At South Nottinghamshire Academy, students are encouraged to take an active role in shaping school life. Our Student Leadership programme develops confidence, responsibility and character, and is open to all year groups.

We offer a wide range of leadership opportunities, including:

• Head Boy, Head Girl and Senior Student Leaders
• House Captains and Vice Captains
• Student Year Group Representatives (Years 7–11)
• Year 11 Prefects
• Wellbeing, Eco, Culture & Diversity and Performing Arts Ambassadors
• Sports Captains and Reading Leaders

Student leaders contribute to whole-school events, support younger students, promote the SNA Way, and help drive improvements across the school community. Roles are inclusive, with many opportunities taken up by SEND and disadvantaged (PP) students.