At Manchester Enterprise Academy, our Personal Development curriculum equips students with the knowledge and understanding of themselves, others, and the world around them. It supports their growth throughout their time with us and into their future, enabling them to become active citizens who can flourish in modern Britain and the wider world.
Rooted in our shared values of safe, respectful, ready, and kind, the MEA personal development curriculum helps students become the best version of themselves.
Our curriculum is carefully sequenced, responsive, and increasingly ambitious year on year. It is designed to be accessible to all students, aligned to our vision of a Fantastic Future for All.
We focus on students’ personal, social, physical, spiritual, moral, and cultural development, incorporating key areas such as British Values; Citizenship; Relationships and Sex Education (RSE); Personal, Social, Health & Economic Education (PSHE); Character Development; and Careers Education. We believe this holistic development, alongside academic success, is essential for a fantastic future.
The curriculum is further enriched by our MEA Xtra offer, student voice initiatives, and student leadership opportunities, as part of our commitment providing students with meaningful experiences beyond the classroom, to develop as individuals.
| Key Features of Personal Development at MEA | |
|---|---|
| MEA Fantastic Futures Curriculum | MEA Assembly and Form Time Programme |
| MEA Character Curriculum & Character Development | The SMSC Calendar, Visits, Workshops and Experiences |
| Student Leadership and MEA Xtras | Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance |
| MEA Academic Curriculum | Community of Belonging and Student Voice |