Introducing Our New Enrichment Afternoon Programme

Broad Experiences. New Opportunities. Brighter Futures.

At Prenton High School, we believe that education is about so much more than academic achievement. It is about developing confident, curious and resilient young people who have the skills, experiences and opportunities to thrive both in school and beyond.

Our new KS3 Enrichment Afternoon Programme has been designed to broaden horizons, develop essential life skills and provide every student with access to experiences they might not otherwise have. At the heart of the programme is our commitment to inclusion, equity and entitlement. We recognise that not every young person has the same opportunities outside school, and we want to ensure that every student can discover new interests, explore their talents and develop a sense of belonging.

Each half term, our enrichment programme will focus on a different enrichment benchmark, providing a carefully planned range of practical, creative and collaborative experiences. Through our three-year spiral curriculum, students will revisit these areas, building their confidence, independence, communication, teamwork and wider understanding of the world as they progress through KS3.

Half Term 1: Arts & Culture

We are launching our programme with Arts & Culture, celebrating creativity, cultural understanding and the many different ways young people can express themselves.

Students will take part in a diverse range of activities delivered across our curriculum areas, from art, music and performance to creative writing, design, cultural exploration and practical challenges.

These experiences are not about academic grades or examinations. They are about participation, exploration, enjoyment and personal growth. Students will be encouraged to try something new, work alongside others, take creative risks and discover interests and abilities they may not have recognised before.

Our ambition is simple: every student should have the opportunity to experience, participate, belong and succeed, regardless of their background, circumstances or previous experiences.

Through enrichment, we are making a positive difference today to achieve a better tomorrow — creating opportunities, widening experiences and building brighter futures for all.

KS4 Enrichment: Future Ready

Our enrichment offer continues into KS4, with experiences carefully designed to develop confidence, independence, essential life skills and readiness for the future.

Year 10 – Careers & Culture

Students will explore the world of work, discover different career pathways and develop their understanding of the skills, experiences and opportunities available to them. Through practical and collaborative activities, students will broaden their horizons, build employability skills and make meaningful connections between their learning, personal interests and future ambitions.

Year 11 – Power to Perform & Post-16 Pathways

Our Year 11 programme combines Power to Perform, supporting students to develop effective approaches to learning, confidence, resilience and preparation for their GCSEs, with dedicated careers and post-16 progression activities.

Through our Future Ready Festival, students will explore the range of post-16 opportunities available across the Liverpool City Region, understand entry requirements and consider the importance of making informed choices, including having a backup plan. Dedicated Unifrog sessions will provide practical support with CV writing, applications and communicating personal strengths to future education providers and employers.

At the heart of our KS4 offer is equity and entitlement. Every student will have dedicated time, guidance and support to explore their options, recognise their potential and take meaningful steps towards their future, regardless of the opportunities or support available to them outside school.

Our ambition is for every student to leave Prenton feeling confident, informed, prepared and empowered to take their next steps.

Autumn 1 Enrichment Afternoon – Thursday 15 October 2026

Autumn Personal Development Day – Friday 24 October 2025

The Autumn Personal Development Day was designed to motivate students across all year groups to succeed with ambition and purpose. The day focused on developing essential life skills, raising aspirations, and strengthening character through a series of themed activities tailored to each year group:

• Year 7: Discover and Create
  Students took part in a careers and enterprise challenge, encouraging creativity, teamwork, and innovation through real-world problem solving. Activities promoted leadership, organisation, communication, and self-efficacy.
• Year 8: Thrive & Connect
  The focus was on wellbeing, including physical and mental health, self-care, and relationships. Sessions built self-awareness, resilience, empathy, and positive routines for proactive wellbeing.
• Year 9: Serve & Lead
  Students explored community awareness, social responsibility, empathy, and leadership. Activities centred on community impact, respect, inclusion, and advocacy.
• Year 10: Aspire & Prepare
  A careers-focused day helped students develop employability, interview skills, and ambition, with real-world insights and guidance for post-16 pathways. Sessions included career planning, goal setting, and financial capability.
• Year 11: Perform & Progress
  The day was motivational, focusing on exam mindset, revision strategies, goal setting, and next-step planning. Students worked on resilience, independence, and managing pressure, with support for future transitions.

Each year group’s programme was aligned with the Prenton Pledge (LORIC), Learning for Life (LfL), and the Gatsby Benchmarks, ensuring a holistic approach to personal development, careers, and wellbeing.

Staff played a key role in supporting and supervising activities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for all students. The day also included special sessions, assemblies, and opportunities for reflection and evaluation.

Spring Personal Development Day 2 – Thursday 5 February 2026

Future Ready: Exploring Pathways, Possibilities and Purpose

Personal Development Day 2 was designed to help students look ahead with confidence. Centred on the theme “Future Ready: Exploring Pathways, Possibilities and Purpose”, the day brought together careers education, Learning for Life (LfL) and our LORIC values, ensuring students were supported academically, socially and personally as they plan for life beyond school.

Across the day, students engaged in a rich programme of career-linked learning, employer-informed activities and PSHE-focused sessions. Through a whole-school Careers Fair and Careers in the Curriculum lessons, students explored how their subjects connected directly to future pathways, employment opportunities and further study. Alongside this, targeted personal development sessions supported students to reflect on wellbeing, decision-making, relationships and life skills that underpin long-term success.

Careers in the Curriculum – Year 7 to Year 10 Students

Every subject delivered a real-world, career-linked learning experience, which allowed students to step into authentic professional roles. From forensic scientists and lawyers to graphic designers, stockbrokers and language intelligence analysts, students completed scenario-based tasks that mirrored workplace challenges. These experiences helped them understand how curriculum knowledge is applied in professional contexts and built confidence in their own skills and aspirations.

Developing the LORICS

Throughout the day, students actively developed the LORIC attributes:

• Leadership – made informed choices, led team decisions and advocated for ideas in professional scenarios
• Organisation – planned tasks, managed information, structured presentations and met deadlines
• Resilience – solved problems through challenge, unfamiliar situations and complex decision-making
• Initiative – engaged proactively with employers, designed solutions and applied creative and analytical thinking
• Communication – collaborated effectively, presented ideas, created professional documents and reflected on learning

Learning for Life Focus

Personal Development Day 2 strengthened students’ understanding of life beyond the classroom by focusing on:

• Careers & Aspirations – explored a wide range of roles and pathways across all subject areas
• Economic Wellbeing – experienced employer-style tasks such as recruitment processes, workplace problem-solving and financial simulations
• Living in the Wider World – developed awareness of workplace expectations, transferable skills and employability
• Self-Efficacy & Confidence – built belief through hands-on learning, decision-making and exposure to real opportunities

Ready, Calm and Confident – Year 11 Students

Students also took part in a rotating programme of sessions focused on wellbeing, confidence and performance, including sleep, self-belief, planning next steps and made the most of our digital careers platform, Unifrog. These sessions were designed to ensure students felt supported, informed and prepared to take ownership of their futures.

Personal Development Day 2 was fully aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks, statutory PSHE guidance, and Prenton High School’s commitment to preparing students to be confident, capable and future-ready young people.

Summer Personal Development Day 3 – Enrichment, Experiences and Personal Growth – Tuesday 30 June

Personal Development Day 3 was themed “Enrichment, Experiences and Personal Growth.”

The day brought together enrichment, student leadership, wellbeing and wider personal development opportunities, ensuring students had access to experiences that help them discover new interests, develop essential life skills and strengthen their sense of belonging within #TeamPrenton.

Throughout the day, students took part in a wide range of practical, creative and collaborative activities designed to broaden horizons beyond the classroom. From learning British Sign Language and developing sustainable cooking skills to participating in STEM challenges, music workshops, gardening projects, mindfulness activities and outdoor learning experiences, students were encouraged to explore new passions whilst building confidence and resilience.

Alongside these enrichment experiences, students developed the LORIC attributes that underpin our Personal Development curriculum:

• Leadership through taking responsibility, supporting peers and contributing positively to group activities.
• Organisation through planning, preparing and completing practical tasks.
• Resilience through embracing challenge, learning new skills and persevering when things become difficult.
• Initiative through trying unfamiliar experiences and stepping outside comfort zones.
• Communication through teamwork, discussion, performance and collaboration.

The day also supported key Learning for Life themes, including wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, environmental responsibility, cultural awareness, volunteering and positive relationships. Students were encouraged to reflect on their strengths, develop new skills and recognise the value of contributing positively to their communities.

Simiarly, each session was tasked to link to a future career to give context and purpose.

Personal Development Day 3 was fully aligned with our whole-school commitment to ensuring students Belong, Are Heard and Lead, providing meaningful experiences that help every young person grow into a confident, capable and well-rounded member of #TeamPrenton.