Our Personal Development family learning tool

At Garstang Community Academy, we believe that education is about much more than academic achievement—it is about nurturing the whole person. Our commitment to wider personal development is designed to help every student grow into a well-rounded, confident individual who can make a positive impact on their family, community, and beyond.

This directory of useful learning resources offers a wonderful opportunity for you to explore aspects of personal development in the home setting. The learning content here aligns with the values embedded in our curriculum, and we encourage you to work through these resources together. By engaging with these materials, you'll gain insight into how we support not only outstanding academic success but also the development of empathetic, resilient, and inspirational human beings.

Together, we aim to empower our students to become the kind of people who lead with kindness, think critically, and contribute meaningfully to society. We hope these resources provide valuable support as we continue to nurture the next generation of change-makers.

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Introduction
Good health
Get active
Emotional health
Unhealthy lifestyle choices
Mental health problems
Ways to get your life back on track
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Introduction
Developing a positive self-concept
Managing change
Employment
Living with a partner or getting married
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Introduction
Relationships
Healthy relationships
Unhealthy relationships
The effects of unhealthy relationships
Sexuality
Gender
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Introduction
What is risk-taking behaviour?
Why do we take risks?
The consequences of risk-taking behaviour
How to recognise, assess and manage risk
Different forms of abuse
The effects of abuse
Avoiding risk and ensuring personal safety
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Responsible parenting
The roles and responsibilities of parenting
Create opportunities to learn and develop
Challenges facing young parents
Challenges that all parents face
Impact on the parents
Impact on the child
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Responsibility
Looking after your money
Getting advice
Managing your ins and outs
Saving money
Debit versus credit
Spending and saving
Making the most of your money
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