Discover The Westgate School's diverse clubs, wraparound care, and holiday activities for all pupils. Engaging programs before, during, and after school Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs We are very excited to be able to offer a large variety of extra-curricular activities. There are clubs available for all pupils, but please be aware that some clubs specify which year groups are able to attend. Most clubs currently run both before and after school and some during break times. You will also find details for wraparound care, our before and after school childcare for primary school aged pupils. We will also list holiday clubs when available. Please note some clubs are offered by teaching staff and that others are organised through outside agencies and there may be costs involved - please contact the organisers for information. We aim to offer as broad a range of clubs as possible however, these may change on a termly basis, depending on staffing and availability of facilities. Please use the contact details available on the club pages for details. Note that internal led clubs are usually bookable by EduLink . Filter by Tags Community Lettings Holiday Clubs Wraparound Care Y01 Y02 Y03 Y04 Y05 Y06 Y07 Y08 Y09 Y10 Y11 YR All Things Fantasy Football Year 7 - 11 Art - Flying Colours Year R - 6 Art Club Year 7 - 9 Badminton Club Year 7 - 11 Barracudas 4½ to 14 Basketball Year 7 -11 Basketball & Netball Year 3 - 6 Book Club Year 8 Brass Group Year 7 - 11 Breakfast Club Year 7 - 11 CHILLAX Year 7 - 11 Charity Group Year 7 - 11 Chess Club Year 7 - 11 Community Lettings NA Computing Club Year 7 - 11 Concert Band Year 7 - 11 Creative Writing Club Year 7 - 11 Curriculum Group Year 7 - 11 Dance Starz Year R - 11 Debate Club Year 7 - 11 Drama Clubs Year 7 - 11 Eco-Group Year 7 - 11 Feeba Football - Girls Football Year 1 - 6 Fencing Year 3 - 5 Film and TV Club Year 7 - 11 Flute and Clarinet Choir Year 7 - 11 Folk Group Year 7 - 11 Football Year 7 - 11 Gymnastics Year 7 - 11 Health & Fitness (morning) Year 7 - 11 Interg8 Dance Year 1 - 6 Jazz Ensemble Year 7 - 11 Junior Orchestra Year 7 - 11 Keyboard Club Year 7 - 8 Mandarin Year 3 - 6 Multi Skills Year 1 - 6 Music Circle Year 7 - 11 Music Theory Year 7 - 11 Netball Year 7 - 11 Orchestra (Lower School) Year 1 - 6 Relax Kids Year 1 - 6 Rock Choir Year 7 - 11 Rugby Year 7 - 11 Saints Football Year 1 - 6 Samba Band Year 7 - 11 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Club Year 7 - 11 Senior Orchestra Year 7 - 11 Sportskool 5 and 13 years Squash Year 3 - 6 String ensemble Year 7 - 11 Table Tennis Year 7 - 11 Tennis Year 1 - 6 USKO Karate South Year 1 - 6 Volleyball Year 9 - 10 Wraparound Year R - 6 Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings

When school’s out, SportSkool’s in – and running a holiday club near you! Throughout the week, your child could be taught a variety of top sports. Sportskool Go Go Beyond the Classroom Clubs | Wraparound | Holiday Clubs Community Lettings Sportskool Internal / External External Age Range 5 and 13 years Contact Holiday Clubs | Sport Skool When school’s out, SportSkool’s in – and running a holiday club near you! Throughout the week, your child could be taught a variety of top sports by qualified, DBS-checked and fully insured SportSkool coaches. It is hard to pin down exactly what multi-sports involves as the children will be taken on a whistle-stop tour of the sporting world with coaches specialising in, among others: dodgeball, cricket, street games, football, dance, benchball, tag-rugby and cheerleading What we offer Multi-sport holiday clubs are available during all school holidays, for children aged between 5 and 13 years old. Classes take place from 10am to 3pm and extra child-care is available from 8.30am and until 5.30pm for those that require it. Holiday clubs are almost always fully-booked so contact us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! Go Wraparound | Clubs | Holiday Clubs Go

The calendar and open events page of The Westgate School provides details about upcoming key dates, school events, and open days for prospective pupils and parents. This information helps visitors stay informed about important activities, deadlines, and opportunities to explore the school. For more details, visit The Westgate School's Calendar and Open Events page. Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Achieving Excellence Learning Together Calendar & Open Events Calendar & Open Events Term Dates / Inset Days - Academic Year 2024 ~ 25 Open Events The best way to experience our school is to see it in action. We hold regular open events for prospective pupils and parents/carers to attend. Please book your space following the appropriate link. Primary Phase Open Event Dates: Open Mornings run on Wednesday 15th October 2025 and Thursday 20th November 2025. No booking is required. Please arrive for 9am talk and the tour will follow. Refreshments are available Secondary Phase Open Event Dates: Our next Open Morning will be on Wednesday 25th June 2025. During the morning, prefects will take you on a tour of the school so that you may see our beautiful site and facilities and, of course, see pupils learning in lessons. There will also be an opportunity to talk to colleagues from the senior leadership team and our admissions officer. Refreshments will be available. Book Now Future Open Mornings will be held on Wednesday 17th September and Wednesday 1st October 2025. Booking will be required. An Open Evening will be held on Thursday 18th September (5pm - 7pm). Bookings will not be required. Parking details for events Train To Teach Events: The Winchester Schools Training Alliance provides high quality teacher training through a partnership of good and outstanding primary and secondary schools in the Winchester area. We arrange open mornings for prospective trainees across our alliance schools. For booking information see Winchester Schools Training Alliance website Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

Apply for the Subject Leader Science position at Westgate School, Hampshire. Join us in supporting educational excellence! Subject Leader: Science - Pre Advert Flyer Subject Leader: Science - Pre Advert Flyer Subject Leader: Science - Pre Advert Flyer Subject Leader: Science - Pre Advert Flyer Subject Leader: Science - Pre Advert Flyer Subject Leader: Science - Pre Advert Flyer Subject Leader: Science - Pre Advert Flyer Subject Leader: Science - Pre Advert Flyer Subject Leader: Science - Pre Advert Flyer Subject Leader: Science - Pre Advert Flyer Subject Leader: Science - Pre Advert Flyer Subject Leader: Science - Pre Advert Flyer Date Posted 23/06/2025 Subject Leader: Science - Pre Advert Flyer Suitable for MPR/UPR teachers. A Teaching & Learning Responsibility point 2c (£8,279) is offered as part of the role, with R&R for an exceptional candidate to start in January 2026. School visits offered on Tuesday 8th July at 4pm. To register, please see details below. "The Westgate School is a happy and vibrant community, where pupils are encouraged to aim for excellence" (Ofsted, September 2022) “Outstanding” (Ofsted, November 2023) The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an excellent teacher to take the lead for the Science curriculum in our vibrant, all-through school. We are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated professional. The successful candidate will be a science specialist and have a proven track record of facilitating strong outcomes for pupils in science at Key Stage 4. The post presents a superb opportunity for a strong practitioner to lead the curriculum development of science and to be the Second in Science for the department. Why Join Us? In additional to School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions, we offer: · Discounted childcare at Rotherly Day Nursery, · Free access to Schools Mutual employee well-being services, · Free use of health and fitness facilities, · Preferential pupil admission to The Westgate School after 2 years of employment. Interested in Learning More? This role is due to start in January 2026 and will be fully advertised in September 2025. We would like to invite prospective candidates to tour our setting and for a preliminary discussion prior to the advert. This will take place on Tuesday 8th July at 4pm. If you would like to visit our school and discuss the opportunity, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs. Karen Wild on headteacher@westgate.hants.sch.uk by 12 noon, Monday 7th July 2025. Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

Explore current job opportunities at The Westgate School and join our dedicated team in providing outstanding education and support to our pupils. Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies Vacancies "I am very proud to work at such a fantastic school where all teachers strive for the best for the pupils" Thank you for taking the time to visit our vacancies page. Please see below information about all our current colleague vacancies and why our school is such a special place to work. Please email recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk if you need further information. Our current vacancies will appear below Support Positions Teacher Training opportunities Teaching Positions Why Work With Us? Joining Our Team Why Work With Us? Winchester Schools Training Alliance Teacher Training opportunities School Governor Vacancy - voluntary role Support Positions Science and Technology Technician Support Positions Attendance and Inclusion Mentor Support Positions Subject Leader: Science - Pre Advert Flyer Teaching Positions Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

Join The Westgate School as a Attendance and Inclusion Mentor. Be a key person in promoting the highest levels of inclusion and pupil attendance. Attendance and Inclusion Mentor Attendance and Inclusion Mentor Attendance and Inclusion Mentor Attendance and Inclusion Mentor Attendance and Inclusion Mentor Attendance and Inclusion Mentor Attendance and Inclusion Mentor Attendance and Inclusion Mentor Attendance and Inclusion Mentor Attendance and Inclusion Mentor Attendance and Inclusion Mentor Attendance and Inclusion Mentor Date Posted 17/06/2025 Attendance and Inclusion Mentor 40 hours per week, 40 weeks per year - term time plus one week Start date negotiable Working hours 7:45am – 4:15pm with a half an hour unpaid break per day Permanent Grade E (FTE £32,149 - £35,241) Actual Salary £30,625 - £33,571 Closing Date: Monday 30th June 2025 (12noon) Interview Date: Week commencing 7th July 2025 Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? We are looking for a highly motivated, resilient individual to join our all-through school as a key person in promoting the highest levels of inclusion and pupil attendance. This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver our attendance strategy, working closely with senior leaders to design impactful interventions that boost both attendance and engagement. You will work directly with pupils and their families, building strong relationships. If you believe that every child can be successful in their learning with the right support, we’d love to hear from you. Key aspects of the role include: monitoring and analysing attendance data and share trends with Year Leaders; working closely and collaboratively with Leaders to devise and implement interventions to increase both attendance and engagement of pupils; providing support to pupils and parents/carers, including support within lessons as part of reintegration and Return to Learn; implementing the school’s attendance strategy including all communication with parents; undertaking home visits to support improved attendance; working with outside agencies to share information, advocate for pupils at The Westgate School as well as organise Education Planning Meetings; being committed to supporting the school strategy for reading and literacy for learning. The role is as part of our Pupil Support Team (all-through) and will be predominantly based in our Secondary Phase although some work with Key Stage 2 will be part of the role. At The Westgate School, we believe that everybody deserves a sense of belonging and there is no glass wall between emotional literacy and academic achievement. We are committed to the well-being of pupils and adults alike with a strong focus on professional learning and teamwork. A full job description and person specification can be found within the Candidate Information Pack If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact : Ben Pearce, Deputy Headteacher all-through at contact@westgate.hants.sch.uk or on 01962 854757. Benefits of working at The Westgate School: • Full induction programme including training and mentoring to ensure your success in the role • Ongoing personal development • Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price • Free on-site parking • Free use of health and fitness facilities Support Staff Application Form Please email completed application forms to recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk If you require further assistance, please email recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk or telephone 01962 854757 Safeguarding statement: The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Pre-employment checks: All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations. Equal opportunities: No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. Use of AI: We understand that you might use AI and other resources for your application, however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and doesn’t include ideas or work that isn’t your own. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own. Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

Join our team as a Science and Technology Technician! Start Sept 2025. Candidates with an interest in science and able to work independently wanted. Apply now! Science and Technology Technician Science and Technology Technician Science and Technology Technician Science and Technology Technician Science and Technology Technician Science and Technology Technician Science and Technology Technician Science and Technology Technician Science and Technology Technician Science and Technology Technician Science and Technology Technician Science and Technology Technician Date Posted 13/06/2025 Science and Technology Technician 37 hrs per week 42 weeks a year (term-time plus 3 weeks) Permanent contract EHCC Grade C: Annual salary FTE £24,405 - £25,430 Actual annual salary: £22,480 - £23,424 Closing date: Monday 30th June 2025 (midday) Interview date: Thursday 3rd July 2025 We are looking for a technician to join our Science and Technology Faculty to work closely with our Senior Science Technician, and wider technician team, in the preparation and provision of equipment and general resources to support the faculty. The role will be based in the Science department. A background in science would be preferable but is not essential. The successful candidate would be flexible in their support of the wider faculty alongside the faculty technician team. The ability to work well in a team is essential and an interest in working with young people is important. The ideal candidate would be well-organised with the ability to work independently, able to work efficiently and ensure all health and safety requirements are adhered to. The job role includes: Supporting teachers by preparing specialist materials and maintaining a productive working environment Enabling pupils to access learning activities as directed by the teacher Monitoring stock supplies Role Profile Previous experience is beneficial but not mandatory: training will be provided for the suitable candidate, including all necessary Health and Safety training. Benefits of working at The Westgate School Full induction programme including training and mentoring to ensure your success in the role Ongoing personal development Preferential nursery places in our on-site nursery at a reduced price Free on-site parking Free use of health and fitness facilities The successful candidate will: Have obtained Maths and English qualifications to GCSE Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent Have the ability to work independently within the role and have good time management skills Be a hard-working team player, able to work efficiently with teachers and other adults within the team to ensure the best for all our pupils Be able to ensure that all health and safety requirements are adhered to Have the patience and the resourcefulness to support our children with their learning, helping to unlock their potential Preferably have previous experience, although training will be provided for the suitable candidate, including all necessary Health and Safety training. Support Staff Application Form Please email completed application forms to recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk If you require further assistance, please email recruitment@westgate.hants.sch.uk or telephone 01962 854757 Use of AI: We understand that you might use AI and other resources for your application, however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, and original and doesn’t include ideas or work that isn’t your own. This is so that your application is authentically and credibly your own. Safeguarding statement: The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Pre-employment checks: All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks, which will include an online search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations. Equal opportunities: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

Parent & Staff Association (PSA) Welcome to the Westgate School Parent & Staff Association (PSA) The PSA is a community of parents and school colleagues who meet informally to raise funds for pupil well-being across The Westgate School. As well as fundraising, we plan events to bring our Westgate community together. These include Summer and Christmas fairs, discos, quiz nights, and more! We also run a popular second-hand uniform shop for both upper and lower school uniform. In the last year we have raised nearly £50,000 to support our mission “to advance the education of the pupils of the school”. Funds have been spent on three new gazebos, replacement football goal posts, Bug Club subscriptions, school hall acoustic improvements, the cathedral carol concert, prefect ties, and more. Can you help to make it happen? We promise this doesn't have to take loads of your time - just as much as you're willing to give. And it's a great way to meet new parents and hear what's happening across the school. Contact us at comms@westgateschoolpsa.org.uk Home Parents & Pupils School Teaching Hours Exam Information Edulink PSA School Uniform Authorised Absence Request Medicines & Treatment Consent Form

Apply for the School Governor voluntary position at Westgate School, Hampshire. Join us in supporting educational excellence! School Governor Vacancy - voluntary role School Governor Vacancy - voluntary role School Governor Vacancy - voluntary role School Governor Vacancy - voluntary role School Governor Vacancy - voluntary role School Governor Vacancy - voluntary role School Governor Vacancy - voluntary role School Governor Vacancy - voluntary role School Governor Vacancy - voluntary role School Governor Vacancy - voluntary role School Governor Vacancy - voluntary role School Governor Vacancy - voluntary role Date Posted 9/06/2025 School Governor Vacancy - voluntary role The Westgate School (all-through) is unique in its educational provision for children and young people. As a community of learning, we are always seeking new expertise and insight. We are seeking to recruit to the Board an independent, co-opted governor with particular experience in: Building and construction Health services The following information explains what the role of a school governor is, the benefits and the expectations of you. The role of the school governor: Governing bodies have a strong focus on three core strategic functions: Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and direction of the school Holding leaders to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance of employees Overseeing the financial performance of the school and ensuring money is well spent Each individual governor is a member of a governing body and all decisions are the joint responsibility of the governing body. No one governor is expected to know it all. The strength of a governing body lies in its ability to attract and rely upon members from a wide variety of backgrounds, share out the duties amongst its members, and be able to take decisions as a group and in partnership with school leaders. Benefits of being a governor: Being a school governor can be a very rewarding role. Here are some benefits: the knowledge that you are helping schools and pupils, the satisfaction of giving something back to the community, a sense of purpose and achievement, new skills which may be transferable elsewhere, broader horizons, new friends and workmates, and training and support to help you fulfil your duties and responsibilities Expectations At The Westgate School we link governors to specific School Development Plan objectives as written by the School’s leadership team as well as to curriculum areas or phases; some governors also have a special responsibility, for example, Development and Training, Safeguarding or Health and Safety. We suggest it will require about 20 to 30 hours per term, for tasks including: prior reading of paperwork and the preparation of questions before meetings, attendance at full governing body meetings (6 per annum), school quality assurance activities, reviewing policies and the school’s use of resources, attendance to governor training, and membership of Disciplinary Panels/Governors hearings. Safeguarding: The Westgate School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All governor appointments are subject to a DBS and identity check. If you are interested in becoming a governor at The Westgate School then please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs. K Wild via email: contact@westgate.hants.sch.uk , for an exploratory meeting with the Headteacher and Chair of Governors. If you are interested in becoming a govenor at The Westgate School then please contact the Headteacher's PA, Mrs K Wild via email: contact@westgate.hants.sch.uk , for an exploratory meeting with the Headteacher and Chair of Governors. Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

The Westgate School's Board of Governors, dedicated to ensuring clarity of vision, educational performance, and financial oversight for the school. Governance Governance Board of Governors The Westgate School’s board of governors consists of fifteen members drawn from the school’s parents, colleagues and local community. The board has three core functions: Ensures clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction; Holds the Headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils, and the performance management of staff; Oversees the financial performance of the school and makes sure its money is well spent. Governors at The Westgate School are all members of either the Curriculum Committee , which monitors educational progress at all stages from nursery to KS4, learning environment and pastoral support system, or the Resources Committee , which is concerned with finance, staffing matters and facilities. Safeguarding is a constant priority and appears on every committee and Full Governing Body meeting agenda. As well as committee work, governors may have additional monitoring responsibility for aspects such as health and safety, SEND or safeguarding. Finally, governors are also linked with different aspects of strategic school functions and undertake regular monitoring visits. Chair and Vice Chair of Board of Governors and Committee Chairs Penelope Catchpole - Chair Responsibilities - Link Governor for SEND inc LAC, Primary Phase & Nursery link governor Penny has been a governor at The Westgate School since 2010, initially as a parent Governor and currently as a co-opted Governor. Her three children all attended the school and all have now graduated from university. Penny has lived all over the UK and settled in Winchester in 2001. She ran her own legal practice for 10 years and then spent nearly 6 years working in Children's Services at Hampshire County Council. Penny is a member of the Curriculum committee having been a past Chair. Christopher Sermon - Vice chair Responsibilities - Chair of Resources Committee, SFVS/FMSIS Auditing Chris has been a governor at The Westgate School since 2014, initially as a parent Governor and currently as a co-opted Governor; having previously served for eight years as parent governor at Western Primary School. He became Chair of the Resources Committee in 2018, and vice-Chair of Governors in 2021. Now retired, Chris is a Chartered Accountant specialising in financial regulation and customer protection. Born and brought up in Winchester, Chris trained initially in London (including a year at the Bank of England) moved to Hungary for five years, then worked throughout Central and Eastern Europe before settling down back in Winchester. He has two children, both of whom have now left the school and are currently studying at university. Claire Woodcock - Chair of the Curriculum Committee Claire has been a governor at The Westgate School since January 2024, as a parent governor, having previously served for seven years as a governor at Western Primary School, and as Chair of Governors for 3 years. Claire became Chair of the Curriculum Committee in July 2024. Born and brought up in Winchester, Claire left in 1990 to complete her university education in London. She has since worked and travelled all over the world as a Management Consultant. Most recently, Claire works with Hampshire County Council to improve and transform the journey of the child through social care. Claire has also spent 10 years of her career as a teacher of French and Spanish and head of KS4 in a south London secondary school. Claire has one daughter, currently enjoying The Westgate School and all it has to offer. Please contact the school office i f you would like to contact one of our Governors. Statutory Governors’ details Governor Committee Membership Instrument of Government Variation Governors' Code of Conduct Policies approved by the Governing Body Declarations of Pecuniary Interests Governor Meeting Attendance Should you wish to look at the minutes of the FGB meetings, please make an appointment with the school. Home Our School Headteacher's Welcome Ofsted Safeguarding Statutory Information | SEND Policies Admissions Governance Pupil Premium | Catch-up Statement Vacancies School News Calendar & Open Events Contact

Personal Development Our school partners with parents, carers, and the wider community to create a safe, inclusive, and happy environment where pupils develop a strong knowledge of self. We help them understand their strengths, make responsible choices, and recognise the consequences of their actions. By providing opportunities to explore careers, set goals, and build essential skills, we support pupils in planning for their future. We also foster a sense of responsibility to others and society, encouraging empathy, community engagement, and global citizenship. This holistic approach prepares pupils to lead fulfilling, purposeful lives beyond school. Go Go Our Personal Development Curriculum intends to: Enable pupils to make effective choices. Teach pupils to be mindful of British Values. Develop pupils into positive citizens of modern-day Britain. Why Learn Personal Development? Personal Development (PD) equips pupils to live healthy, safe, productive, capable, responsible and balanced lives. It encourages them to be enterprising and supports them in making effective transitions, positive learning and career choices and in achieving economic well-being. A critical component of PD education is providing opportunities for children and young people to reflect on and clarify their own values and attitudes and explore the complex, and sometimes conflicting, range of values and attitudes they encounter now and in the future. Personal Development education helps pupils to cope with the changes at puberty, introduces them to a wider world and enables them to make an active contribution to their communities. The curriculum for Personal Development is led by our Designated Safeguarding Lead Practitioner (All-Through), Year Leaders and nominated colleagues in our primary phase. This ensures that the content is always age appropriate. Ground rules are used in all lessons to ensure that this aspect of our curriculum is facilitated in an emotionally safe way. All teachers are supported to deliver PD lessons in an appropriate way through a CPD programme and individual support by the Year and Assistant Year Leaders. Specialist teachers are used to deliver some aspects of the curriculum. EYFS | KS1 Content KS2 Content Year 7 & 8 Content Year 9 Content Year 10 & 11 Content This aspect of our curriculum is delivered by class teachers with specialist input and assemblies where appropriate. Personal Development offers explicit and implicit learning opportunities based on key themes that are considered throughout all key stages. Different teaching methods are used, such as direct teaching, discussion and debate, research, books, stories, visiting speakers and workshops. The schemes of work and lessons are planned to implement the curriculum intent and are flexible, reflecting pupils’ needs, with adaptations to take on board pupils and parental feedback, ideas and topical issues in society. During Key Stage 1 pupils learn about themselves as developing individuals and as members of their communities, building on their own experiences and on the early learning goals for personal, social and emotional development. Throughout the Primary Phase, each class uses a large Personal Development journal to evidence our curriculum. The core themes of the curriculum are Health and Well-being, Relationships and Living in the Wider World. 1. Health and Well-being: Pupils learn about Healthy Lifestyles: physical well-being, mental health, ourselves growing and changing, keeping safe; drugs, alcohol, tobacco and vaping. They learn the basic rules and skills for keeping themselves healthy and safe and for behaving well. They have opportunities to show they can take some responsibility for themselves and their environment. Our pupils are taught: To make simple choices that improve their health and well-being. How to maintain personal hygiene. That some diseases spread and can be controlled. About the process of growing from young to old and how people's needs change. The names of the main parts of the body; That all household products, including medicines, can be harmful if not used properly; Rules for, and ways of, keeping safe, including basic road safety, and about people who can help them to stay safe. 2. Preparing to play an active role as citizens As members of a class and school community, they learn social skills such as how to share, take turns, play, help others, resolve simple arguments and resist bullying. They begin to take an active part in the life of their school and its neighbourhood. Our pupils are taught to: Take part in discussions with one other person and the whole class. Take part in a simple debate about topical issues. To recognise choices they can make, and recognise the difference between right and wrong. Agree and follow rules for their group and classroom, and understand how rules help them. Realise that people and other living things have needs, and that they have responsibilities to meet them. That they belong to various groups and communities, such as family and school. What improves and harms their local, natural and built environments and about some of the ways people look after them. How to contribute to the life of the class and school. Realise that money comes from different sources and can be used for different purposes. 3. Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people They begin to learn about their own and other people's feelings and become aware of the views, needs and rights of other children and older people. Our pupils are taught: To recognise how their behaviour affects other people. To listen to other people, and play and work cooperatively. To identify and respect the differences and similarities between people. That family and friends should care for each other. That there are different types of teasing and bullying, that bullying is wrong, and how to get help to deal with bullying. Breadth of opportunities Our pupils will be taught the knowledge, skills and understanding through opportunities to: Take and share responsibility (for example, for their own behaviour; by helping to make classroom rules and following them; by looking after pets well). Feel positive about themselves (for example, by having their achievements recognised and by being given positive feedback about themselves). Take part in discussions (for example, talking about topics of school, local, national, European, Commonwealth and global concern, such as 'where our food and raw materials for industry come from'). Make real choices (for example, between healthy options in school meals, what to watch on television, what games to play, how to spend and save money sensibly). Meet and talk with people (for example, with outside visitors such as religious leaders, police officers, the school nurse). Develop relationships through work and play (for example, by sharing equipment with other pupils or their friends in a group task). Consider social and moral dilemmas that they come across in everyday life (for example, aggressive behaviour, questions of fairness, right and wrong, simple political issues, use of money, simple environmental issues). Ask for help (for example, from family and friends, midday supervisors, older pupils, the police). Curriculum overview This aspect of our curriculum is delivered by class teachers with specialist input and assemblies where appropriate. Personal Development is integral to all we teach and is delivered through a mixture of discrete lessons and within other curriculum areas. The aim of our teaching is to put in place the building blocks needed for positive and safe relationships of all kinds, starting with family and friends, and moving out to other kinds of relationships, including online. We understand that parents are the primary teachers of their children and that this subject should complement what pupils are taught at home, with the active involvement of parents in the subject to ensure it is effective. Personal Development offers explicit and implicit learning opportunities based on key themes that are considered throughout all key stages. Different teaching methods are used, such as direct teaching, discussion and debate, research, books, stories, visiting speakers and workshops. The schemes of work and lessons are planned to implement the curriculum intent and are flexible, reflecting pupils’ needs with adaptations to take on board pupils and parental feedback, ideas and topical issues in society. In the Primary Phase, each class uses a large Personal Development journal to evidence our curriculum. The core themes of the curriculum are Health and Well-being, Relationships and Living in the Wider World. Health and Well-being: We will look at the characteristics of good physical health and mental well-being. Teachers will be clear that mental well-being is a normal part of daily life, in the same way as physical health. We also support our pupils to be able to recognise and talk about their emotions, as well as understanding that it is common for people to experience mental ill health. During key stage 2 pupils learn about themselves as developing individuals and as members of their communities, building on their own experiences and on the early learning goals for personal, social and emotional development. Pupils learn about Healthy Lifestyles: physical well-being, mental health, ourselves growing and changing (puberty in Years 5 & 6), keeping safe; drugs, alcohol, tobacco and vaping. Relationships: We teach the basic rules and skills for keeping themselves healthy and safe and for behaving well. Pupils have opportunities to show they can take some responsibility for themselves and their environment. They begin to learn about their own and other people's feelings and become aware of the views, needs and rights of other children and older people. Pupils learn about: families and close positive relationships, friendships, managing hurtful behaviour and bullying, safe relationships, respecting self and others. Some of this work is led by our Anti Bullying Lead. Living in the wider world: As members of a class and school community, they learn social skills such as how to share, take turns, play, help others, resolve simple arguments and resist bullying. They begin to take an active part in the life of their school and its neighbourhood. Pupils learn about: shared responsibilities, communities, media literacy and digital resilience; economic well-being (money) aspirations, work and careers. Key Stage 3 Curriculum Content In the secondary phase the curriculum is delivered through an extended tutor session on a weekly basis and supplemented by external speakers, small group work in afternoon tutor sessions and, through assemblies. Additional follow up conversations take place as part of the half termly 1:1 mentoring sessions that pupils have with their tutor. If additional mentoring is required, then this might be carried out by The Year or Assistant year Leader or a member of the pupil support team. Health and Well-being: Pupils learn about: self-concept, mental health and emotional well-being, healthy lifestyles and health related decisions, drugs alcohol and tobacco, managing risk and personal safety, puberty, sexual health and fertility. Relationships: Pupils learn about: positive relationships, relationship values, forming and maintaining respectful relationships, consent, contraception and parenthood, bullying, abuse and discrimination and social influences. Living in the Wider World: Pupils learn about: learning skills, choices and pathways, work and careers, employment rights and responsibilities, financial choices, media literacy and digital resilience. Despite these topics being the same throughout KS 3 and 4 the curriculum is spiralling, with these topics being revisited but in greater depth, and from different perspectives, as the pupils move through the school. Real-time adaptations are made to curriculum planning in response to feedback from parents, pupils and, to take into account wider topical issues/events and, our learning about the issues affecting young people. In Year 7, pupils will also have a one hour Personal Development lesson as part of their weekly timetable. Year 7 lesson will include : My Life To be able to explore puberty, menstruation, different types of feelings, the age of consent, healthy friendships, family, bullying. Statutory elements of RSE. Rights, Respect and Responsibility To explore the role of the UNCRC on protecting children and the role that Citizenship plays for individuals. Diversity of Britain Living in the wider world, exploring multi-culturalism in the UK and looking at the British Values and Protected characteristics. Law and Order To explore different types of Punishment, Law and Order, Youth crime and why young people may commit crimes. In the secondary phase the curriculum is delivered through an extended tutor session on a weekly basis and supplemented by external speakers, small group work in afternoon tutor sessions and, through assemblies. Additional follow up conversations take place as part of the half termly 1:1 mentoring sessions that pupils have with their tutor. If additional mentoring is required, then this might be carried out by The Year or Assistant Year Leader or a member of the pupil support team. Health and Well-being: Pupils learn about: self-concept, mental health and emotional well-being, healthy lifestyles and health related decisions, drugs alcohol and tobacco, managing risk and personal safety, puberty, sexual health and fertility. Relationships: Pupils learn about: positive relationships, relationship values, forming and maintaining respectful relationships, consent, contraception and parenthood, bullying, abuse and discrimination and social influences. Living in the Wider World: Pupils learn about: learning skills, choices and pathways, work and careers, employment rights and responsibilities, financial choices, media literacy and digital resilience. Despite these topics being the same throughout KS 3 and 4 the curriculum is spiralling, with these topics being revisited but in greater depth, and from different perspectives, as the pupils move through the school. Real-time adaptations are made to curriculum planning in response to feedback from parents and pupils and to take into account wider topical issues/events, and our learning, about the issues affecting young people. In the secondary phase the curriculum is delivered through an extended tutor session on a weekly basis and supplemented by external speakers, small group work in afternoon tutor sessions and, through assemblies. Additional follow up conversations take place as part of the half termly 1:1 mentoring sessions that pupils have with their tutor. If additional mentoring is required, then this might be carried out by The Year or Assistant Year Leader or a member of the pupil support team. Health and Well-being: Pupils learn about self-concept, mental health and emotional well-being, healthy lifestyles and health related decisions, drugs alcohol and tobacco, managing risk and personal safety, puberty, sexual health and fertility. Relationships: Pupils learn about: positive relationships, relationship values, forming and maintaining respectful relationships, consent, contraception and parenthood, bullying, abuse and discrimination and social influences. Living in the Wider World: Pupils learn about: learning skills, choices and pathways, work and careers, employment rights and responsibilities, financial choices, media literacy and digital resilience. Despite these topics being the same throughout KS 3 and 4 the curriculum is spiralling, with these topics being revisited but in greater depth, and from different perspectives, as the pupils move through the school. Real-time adaptations are made to curriculum planning in response to feedback from parents, pupils and, to take into account wider topical issues/events and, our learning about the issues affecting young people. In Year 10, pupils will also have a one hour Personal Development lesson as part of their weekly timetable. Year 10 lesson will include: Careers To prepare pupils for the application process for college and part time jobs, including supporting them with interview techniques. RSE and Health Education To deliver the Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education compulsory content. Philosophical and Ethical issues: To explore religious experience, arguments for and against God's existence, suffering, ethics and mythology. Religious attitudes towards matters in life: To explore the ethics surrounding IVF, Cloning, Organ Donation, Human Experimentation. Sport and Ethics To explore the ethics surrounding sport, looking at the ethics in sport, drugs to support performance, religions and participation in sport, sport and competition. Our Curriculum Curriculum Intent Options Careers Curriculum Subjects Art | Fine Art Computing | Computer Science English Design Technology Drama Food Preparation & Nutrition French Geography German History Latin Maths Media Studies Music Personal Development Photography Physical Education Religious Education Science Sculpture Spanish The Wellbeing Curriculum

Discover the diverse range of subjects offered at The Westgate School, designed to inspire and challenge students across all key stages. Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Curriculum Subjects Find out more about our range of subjects from Early Years to Year 11. Some subjects are only taught for specfic year groups. You can filter these out by selecting your child's year group below. EYFS | KS1 KS2 Y07 Y08 Y09 Y10 Y11 Art | Fine Art Astronomy Computing | Computer Science Design Technology Drama English Food Preparation and Nutrition French Geography German History Latin Maths Media Studies Music Personal Development Photography Physical Education Religious Education Science Sculpture Spanish Well-being Curriculum Our Curriculum Curriculum Intent Options Careers Curriculum Subjects Art | Fine Art Computing | Computer Science English Design Technology Drama Food Preparation & Nutrition French Geography German History Latin Maths Media Studies Music Personal Development Photography Physical Education Religious Education Science Sculpture Spanish The Wellbeing Curriculum