Statement of intent
Acorn Digital Learning (ADL) believes that a strong PSHE education is important to help our
students develop into well-rounded members of society, who can make a positive contribution
to their community. Our PSHE provision is strongly tied to our pastoral care programme, elective
PSHE, SRE and health education programmes.
The vision for students, staff and others linked to our school is to always look to achieve our
personal best in every aspect of school life.
• Our school is one where everyone is encouraged and supported to achieve their personal
best.
• Our school is welcoming, inclusive, has a real community feel and is a place where
everyone is valued.
• Our students and staff treat each other equitably, fairly, with kindness and with mutual
respect. At all times, staff and students are encouraged to show a high regard for the
needs and feelings of others through their actions and words.
• Our students and staff are enterprising and approach challenges with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• The needs and interests of all students, irrespective of gender, culture, ability or aptitude,
is promoted through an inclusive and varied curriculum at our school.
• Our environment is safe and clean with everyone sharing responsibility for it.
• Our culture is one of continuous improvement, creativity and enthusiasm.
ADL delivery of PSHE
1. Asynchronous learning through the PHSE card in canvas
2. Live sessions in assembly and enrichment.
3. Drop down days to cover many of the topics in the curriculum in live lessons.
4. Separate PSHE lessons covering RSE topic once every ½ term by staff live lessons to all
students
5. E-safety to go to asynchronous learning within the PSHE curriculum