Student personal development that's coherent, not just a calendar of events.
Schools run valuable trips, days and workshops all year.
The hard part is connecting them into something that progresses and can be evaluated.
PLPDP is an outcomes-led framework that helps you do that- starting with one priority.
THE PROBLEM WE START WITH
Good experiences don't always add up to a coherent programme.
You may already offer plenty. The challenge is joining it up so pupils progress, reflect and so you can show what's been achieved without a mountain of paperwork.
PLPDP IN PLAIN ENGLISH
A framework that connects experiences, reflection and evidence.
PLPDP helps you agree what you want pupils to get out of personal development, plan purposeful experiences, support reflection, build progression and gather proportionate evidence. You can start with a single priority and develop a more connected programme over time.
PROGRAMME AREAS
What your PLPDP programme might focus on.
Schools usually start with one priority. These are some of the more common focus areas, but you get to you choose what matters most to your pupils.
The three levels
From a single day to an embedded approach.
Each level builds on the last. You're never locked in — you can stop, pause or step up.
Launch
A focused starting point
A single day or workshop around one priority. A good way to test the water and see immediate value.
Typical inclusions
- One focused day or workshop
- Clear intended outcomes
- Light-touch reflection
Suits you if
You want to start small or address one priority quickly.
Build
Connected experiences
A set of connected experiences or sessions with planned progression across a term or year.
Typical inclusions
- Multiple linked sessions
- Planned progression
- Reflection between sessions
- Some evidence gathered
Suits you if
You've seen value in a one-off and want it to add up to more.
Embed
A longer-term partnership
A longer-term partnership with resources, progression and evaluation built in across the school.
Typical inclusions
- Sustained programme
- Resources for staff
- Progression mapped out
- Evaluation and evidence
Suits you if
You want personal development embedded across your school's approach.
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