Student Handbook 2021-22

PERSONAL & SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
This is an essential part of the course which is all about your development
as a person.
To succeed in life, you need more than expertise in your chosen area in
Music/Media/Games, you need other 'soft skills' as well, to be able to
communicate, work with others, look after yourself, apply for and obtain
employment, conduct relationships and be aware of the difference in people
and society - all things which contribute to you having a successful and
fulfilling life. It will cover key areas like how to keep yourself safe,
homelessness, drugs and alcohol, health and wellbeing, equality and
gender issues, current and global affairs, mental health and resilience,
sexual health, relationships and careers and employability. It will also
celebrate key dates in the calendar or themes throughout the year like Black
History Month, World Mental Health Day, Anti-Bullying Week and
National Careers Week, with visiting speakers and organisations to help
raise awareness, reinforce learning and bring topics to life.
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