Personal Development at Park Road Academy Primary School is not an ‘add on’ to the curriculum; it is an entitlement for every child and a defining feature of our school. We believe education should do far more than secure academic success and our personal development offer ensures every pupil benefits from a rich, ambitious and coherently planned set of experiences that broadens horizons, raises aspirations and prepares them exceptionally well for life beyond school. Pupils access far more than the taught curriculum alone: meaningful leadership opportunities, cultural and creative experiences, social action, character development, outdoor learning, pupil voice, wellbeing support and encounters that many children may not otherwise experience. Our provision is inclusive by design, ensuring all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, fully participate and thrive. We place equal value on developing confident, responsible, respectful and active citizens and pupils are empowered to contribute positively to their school and wider community. This is not enrichment for a few, nor a collection of isolated experiences, but a deeply embedded culture in which personal development is woven through every aspect of school life. At Park Road Academy Primary School, we are committed to providing wider opportunities beyond the expected, because we believe every child has a right not only to achieve, but to flourish.