Personal Development
& Mutual Understanding

It is important that children’s social and emotional development prior to coming to school is recognised and built on during the early years. Children should continue to be encouraged to form relationships with adults and other children, and to develop their self-esteem and confidence.

Teachers should help children to become aware of the world beyond their immediate environment and to learn about others from a basis of tolerance, respect and open-mindedness. They should encourage them to understand similarities and respect differences in people in the local and wider community.

Personal Development and Mutual Understanding Progression Grids

The progression grids below aim to give schools a whole school, or key stage, overview, which can assist curriculum leaders to successfully implement PD&MU, and also to be used as a tool for monitoring and evaluating progression throughout the school.

Personal Development and Mutual Understanding Progression Grid (Primary)PDF, 1.8 MB

Personal Development and Mutual Understanding Progression Grid (Foundation Stage)PDF, 676 KB

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