At Gospel Oak School, we are deeply committed to fostering personal development in each and every student. We believe that education goes beyond academic achievements and encompasses the growth of the whole individual.

Through our comprehensive and holistic approach, we provide a nurturing and supportive environment that promotes self-discovery, self-awareness, and self-improvement. Our dedicated team of educators and staff are passionate about helping students develop their unique strengths, talents, and interests.

We offer a wide range of opportunities for personal growth, including extracurricular activities, leadership development programs, and community service initiatives. These experiences allow our students to explore their passions, build resilience, and develop essential life skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication.

At Gospel Oak School, we understand that personal development is a lifelong journey. We strive to instil in our students a love for learning, a growth mindset, and a sense of purpose. By nurturing their personal growth, we empower our students to become confident, well-rounded individuals who are prepared to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.

Join us at Gospel Oak School and embark on a transformative educational journey that will shape not only your academic success but also your personal development.

Our students are given an ambitious range of opportunities to enrich their Personal Development, which are not limited to, but include:

• Our PSHE curriculum.
• Army Cadets
• Careers Education, Advice, Information and Guidance programme.
• Extra-curricular enrichment programme
• Student Leadership structure
• Trips and visits
• External guest speakers

PSHE/RSE at Gospel Oak

The PSHE and RSE curriculum is an important part of our learning at Gospel Oak School and is covered in the following areas:

• Fortnightly timetabled PSHE curriculum time
• Assembly calendar
• Experience Events
• External visitors

Each year group covers a range of engaging units which develop the wider KASE skills (more information about which can be found here) and are also tailored to our cohorts.

Our PSHE curriculum includes the statutory frameworks of Religious Education (RE), Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE), Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE), Citizenship and Careers Education Information and Guidance (CEIAG). It is delivered in both a fortnightly timetabled lesson, assemblies and ‘Drop down Enrichment Days’. This programme is aimed to help our young students to develop as a whole.

Building up to our futures at Gospel Oak School

Our careers page can be found here: Gospel Oak School - Careers

Director of Careers: Sarah Wilkins; swilkins@crst.org.uk

Student leadership at Gospel Oak School

Here at Gospel Oak School, we believe that every student has the potential to be a leader. We are committed to fostering a culture of student leadership, empowering our students to become confident, responsible, and compassionate leaders of tomorrow.

Through our comprehensive leadership development programs, we provide students with the skills, opportunities, and support they need to grow as leaders. Our programs focus on cultivating essential leadership qualities such as effective communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving.

We believe that leadership is not limited to formal positions of authority, but rather a mindset and a set of skills that can be applied in any situation. Whether it's leading a team, organising an event, or advocating for a cause, our students are encouraged to embrace leadership opportunities both within and outside the classroom.

Through various leadership roles in clubs, sports teams, and community service initiatives, our students learn to lead with integrity, empathy, and a commitment to social responsibility. They gain valuable experiences in teamwork, decision-making, and problem-solving, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter in their future endeavours. They are also dedicated to raising money for our chosen charity, Birmingham Childrens Hospital.

At Gospel Oak School we believe that student leadership is not just about the present, but also about preparing our students to become responsible global citizens and leaders who will shape a better future. We are proud of the leadership skills and qualities our students develop during their time with us, and we are confident that they will make a positive impact on the world around them.

Join us at Gospel Oak School and discover the leader within you. Together, let's inspire and empower the leaders of tomorrow by being one of our student leader roles:

• Post 16 Senior ambassadors
• Head Boy/Head Girl
• Deputy Head Boy/Deputy Head Girl
• Senior Prefect
• Prefects
• Senior students

Enrichment Offer

We are proud to be a part of Central Region Schools Trust. We provide students with opportunities included in the Trust's enrichment guarantee during their five years Gospel Oak School.

1. Taking part in student leadership activities
2. Experiencing a live performance
3. Taking part in a sport and watch a professional sporting activity.
4. Creating a piece of art or performing art, including music and poetry
5. Taking part in meaningful central futures or careers work
6. Serving your local community by volunteering or celebrating heritage
7. Visiting a museum, art gallery, exhibit
8. Attending a residential
9. Spending time in an environment where you can appreciate nature and work towards preserving it.
10. Hearing from external speakers
11. Taking part in a range of in school clubs
12. Engaging in activities with other pupils across our trust

Enrichment Calendars

Enrichment Days 2024/2025

Trips 2024/25

We are pleased to inform you that our students have had the opportunity to take part in a variety of enriching and educational trips throughout the 2024/25 academic year.  These visits have been carefully selected to enhance subject learning, support personal development, and broaden students’ horizons outside the classroom.  From curriculum-linked outings to cultural experiences and career-focused visits, each trip has contributed to a well-rounded education.

Thank you to all staff and parents/carers for your continued support in making these valuable experiences possible.

Please see below a full list of this trips that have and will take place this year:

• Trust School Council Conference
• Utilita Girls Cup Competition
• Envision
• Alton Towers
• Theatre visit to watch Othello
• Digbeth Art and Photography Visit
• Tamworth Arboretum
• Championship Football Match
• Health and Social Care Exam Booster Event
• Birmingham Christmas Markets
• Cardiff Metropolitan University Visit
• GCSE Poetry Live
• Black Country Museum
• Bath University
• RSA8 Waseley Hills
• British Dodgeball Championships
• Carding Mill Valley
• Trust Handball Competition
• British Science Quiz
• Psychology Grade Booster Event
• Drayton Manor
• Tipton Muslim Community Centre
• Tally Ho Police Training Centre
• Trust Rounders Competition
• PGL Residential
• Inter Milan Sports Trip
• Manchester Trafford Centre
• Winter Fun Land
• Trust Athletics Competition
• Science Fest at University of Wolverhampton
• Aston University
• Twycross Zoo
• Weston Super Mare
• Thorpe Park
• Showcase Dudley

CCF Central Camp

External speakers

We have scheduled external guest speakers to deliver topics to our students. These included the following:

• Loudmouth performance on PSHE topics.
• Career talks
• Inspirational speakers

These speakers ensure we have consistency in the messages that are being delivered to our students on key messages.