Personal Development

'Utopia providing an environment our children can rebuild themselves is such a gift as parents'

At Utopia, personal development is central to our mission of ensuring that students are prepared for adulthood. Guided by our four core values, personal development across the school prepares students not just for academic success, but for life beyond the classroom.

Taking into account students’ individual SEND, we believe that every student should have the opportunity to develop the character, skills and attitudes they need to thrive as individuals, as members of their communities, and as citizens of a diverse and evolving society.

Personal Development Overview

Essential Skills

Our 6 essential skills are the fundamental skills we believe every student should embody to thrive both in school and in the wider world. These are:

Adaptability
Communication
Independence
Motivation
Problem solving
Teamwork

British Values

Utopia ensures that the ‘Fundamental British Values’ of:

  • Democracy
  • The rule of law
  • Individual Liberty
  • Mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

These are embedded across all aspects of the curriculum to support students to continue to develop knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence. We promote the nine protected characteristics throughout school life.

There are nine Protected Characteristics: Age, Disability, Gender reassignment, Race, Religion or belief, Marriage or civil partnership, Sex, Sexual orientation & Pregnancy and maternity. These are promoted throughout school life.