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Personal development

Personal development: growing people, not just grades

A great education develops the whole person. At Care Cove in Sheffield, personal development runs through every part of the week by design, from character and citizenship to preparation for adult life.

Skills for life, one moment at a time.

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Get to know your own strengths.

Conversations and reflection create space to think about feelings, choices and what matters to you.

The strands

What personal development means at Care Cove

Character & values

Resilience, integrity, respect and self-discipline, developed through everyday expectations and real challenge.

Citizenship & British values

Understanding rights, responsibilities, democracy, difference and a young person's place in a community.

Cultural capital

Experiences, trips and encounters that broaden horizons and raise aspiration beyond a young person's postcode.

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Preparing for adulthood
Preparation for adulthood

Ready for the world beyond us

Everything we do points towards one question: will this young person be ready and equipped for the life they want as an adult? Personal development is how we make sure the answer is yes.

  • Managing money and independence
  • Employability and interview confidence
  • Staying safe online and in the community
  • Knowing where to turn for help
Ready when you are

Give a young person their next chapter.

Ask us about current availability, and talk to our admissions team about a personalised placement built around the young person in front of you.