At Silverdale, we believe that education is about much more than academic success. 

Our Personal Development programme is designed to help every student discover who they are, develop the confidence to embrace new opportunities and build the character to make a positive difference in the world. 

Through PSHE, careers education, student leadership, cultural experiences, educational visits and our Habits and Values programme, we nurture young people who are ambitious, act with integrity and feel a genuine sense of belonging within our school community. 

We want every student to leave Silverdale not only with excellent qualifications, but with the skills, values and agency to lead happy, successful and fulfilling lives.

Our commitment to 11 by 11 sits at the heart of this vision. Every student is guaranteed 11 meaningful milestone experiences by the end of Year 11, ensuring that every young person benefits from a rich and varied education beyond the classroom. 

Whether representing the school in sport, performing on stage, taking on a leadership role, participating in educational visits, engaging with employers and universities, volunteering in the community or discovering a new passion through our extensive extra-curricular programme, every experience is carefully designed to broaden horizons, build confidence and create lasting memories. 

We believe these opportunities help students discover what they are capable of, strengthen their sense of belonging and develop the ambition to achieve more than they ever thought possible.