Personal Development

Personal Development:

Beyond Academic Success

Beyond the Classroom: Developing the Whole Student

Employers, universities and apprenticeship providers value real-life experience just as much as academic achievement.

At Chapeltown, we make sure you gain those meaningful experiences, helping you develop the confidence, skills and qualities that set you apart for your future.

Building your Portfolio

Every activity you take part in contributes to your personal portfolio helping you stand out in applications, interviews and future career paths.

Skills Development

Take part in a wide mix of clubs, activities and sports that strengthen communications, teamwork, leadership and decision making.

Connections Made

Join societies, groups, and student communities where you can meet new people, build friendships and share experiences.

Experiences Gained

Enjoy trips, events and enrichment opportunities that help you to explore new interests and expand your horizons.

All-Round Capabilities

Build self-awareness, resilience and independence through creative outlets, challenges, competitions and volunteering

Elevate Your Experience: Look Beyond Programme

We are committed to helping you develop skills that extend beyond the classroom. Alongside your subject lessons, tutorial, and enrichment, our Look Beyond Programme is designed to enhance your personal and professional growth and is split into three key modules.

Foundations for Learning

Initial workshops focused on organisation, time management, independence and skills. This is to prepare you for A-Level/BTEC study and ensure that you are successful over two year courses.

Subject
Societies

Explore careers through seminars offering insights, industry links providing professional engagement, and guest speakers sharing expertise to broaden understanding and guide your chosen pathway for future career success.

Project
Me!

An opportunity to choose an activity that enhances your skill set. This might be something more recreational, wellbeing related or linked to a particular area of interest or skill such as driving theory, the science CREST aware of the National Bar Mock Trial.

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