Personal Development
'Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.'
Maya Angelou
Above everything, we are F.A.M.I.L.Y.
We love each other and we love our children, and everything we do is designed to give them the very best education and start in life. Our core values – Respect, Compassion, Courage, Forgiveness, Generosity, Thankfulness, Perseverance, Honesty, Friendship, Kindness, Peace, and Love – guide all learning and help our children grow into kind, honest, and decent people.
We make learning fun and inspiring.
We aim to spark a love of learning and help pupils see the magic in the world around them, while keeping them safe, responsible, and confident in an ever-evolving digital world.
Our curriculum:
Built around Big Questions and Key Lenses
Encourages independent thought, critical reflection, and real-life connections
Enriched by a wide range of experiences to discover talents, build resilience and develop skills
Enrichment experiences that support personal development:
Art Exhibitions: showcasing creativity and self-expression
British Values: promoted through the curriculum, weekly assemblies on current affairs, and celebrating children who demonstrate our values
Careers Week: exploring future aspirations
Charitable Endeavours and Community Work: developing empathy, social responsibility, and active citizenship through fundraising, volunteering and meaningful engagement with the local and wider community
Collective Worship: regular opportunities for reflection that promote our school values, encourage spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, and help pupils think about themselves, others and the wider world
Community Culture Week: sharing and celebrating over 40 cultures in our school community
Fun Activities to foster a sense of joy and belonging: immersion days, surprise attendance days (e.g., farm animal visits, silent discos, inflatable assault courses), trips & visits, real-life, practical activities in lessons
Houses: teamwork, belonging, and school pride; led by Shakespeare, Henry, Whittle, and Ellis
Immersion Days: themed, experience-led curriculum days
In-School Visitors: bringing learning to life through workshops and experiences e.g. guest speakers such as Olympic Gold Medallist and world record hold, Anna Hopkin, historical workshops, animal experiences, geography workshops
Intra-house Competitions: friendly competitions that promote participation, teamwork, and a strong sense of house identity
Online Safety: helping pupils navigate the digital world confidently and responsibly integrated into learning and life at SAB
OPAL: creativity, resilience, teamwork and problem-solving through play
Oracy: building communication skills and confidence
Outdoor Learning: wellbeing, curiosity and connection with nature
Pupil Leadership Roles: Head Boy & Girl, House Captains, School Council, Eco Warriors, Prefects and other positions of responsibilities
Real-life Practical Enrichment: applying skills and knowledge to meaningful, everyday contexts
Residentials: valuable overnight experiences that develop independence, resilience, teamwork, and confidence, while strengthening friendships and creating lasting memories through shared challenges and activities
RSE (Relationships and Sex Education): age-appropriate learning that helps children understand relationships, respect, wellbeing and how to keep themselves safe, supporting them to develop healthy attitudes and positive choices
SAB 50 Things: At SAB, we have our own list of 50 Things to Do Before You’re 11¾. These are carefully chosen experiences designed to help every child grow, explore, and enjoy learning beyond the classroom.
SAB’s Got Talent: a celebratory event that builds confidence, creativity and self-expression, giving pupils the opportunity to showcase their talents and support one another in a positive, inclusive environment
School Trips & Visits: enriching experiences that bring learning to life and inspire curiosity beyond the classroom
Sports Competitions: teamwork, perseverance and healthy lifestyles
Through these experiences, guided by our values, pupils are inspired to explore, create, lead, and reflect, gaining the confidence, skills and knowledge to flourish academically, socially and personally, and to make a positive impact on their communities and the wider world.
