At Walton, we want every child to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to live a happy, healthy and successful life. Our OneLife Personal Development programme sits at the heart of this ambition, supporting children to understand themselves, build positive relationships and make healthy choices.
Built around the principle that we only get one life, so we need to learn how to live it well, One Life provides a progressive approach to Personal Development throughout school. Children learn about their emotions, relationships, physical and mental health, resilience, safety and the wider world around them. OneLife is about much more than individual lessons. Its principles are woven through everyday life at Walton, helping us to develop confident, respectful and resilient children who understand themselves and others, are prepared for the challenges they may face, and are ready to make the most of the opportunities ahead of them.
We encourage every child to find their inner cheerleader, be themselves and thrive.
OneLife Areas
Find out more information about the OneLife Areas below
Mental Fitness
Children learn to understand and manage their emotions, develop resilience, build confidence and recognise how they can look after their own mental health and wellbeing.
Physical Fitness
Children develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles, including physical activity, nutrition, sleep and self-care, empowering them to make positive choices for their health.
Social Fitness
Children learn how to build healthy relationships, celebrate difference, communicate effectively and develop the social skills needed to become respectful, confident and responsible citizens.
SMSC
Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is woven throughout school life, encouraging children to reflect, explore different perspectives and understand the diverse world around them.
British Values
We actively promote democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance, preparing children to participate positively in life in modern Britain.
Entitlement for All
Pupil leadership, Primary Enterprise Challenge Days, clubs, trips, visitors, competitions and community opportunities allow children to discover new interests, develop talents and broaden their aspirations.
One Life, Every Day
OneLife is much more than a weekly lesson at Walton – it is part of the everyday culture and routines of our school. We want children to develop positive habits that support their wellbeing, confidence and readiness to learn, both now and throughout their lives.
Each day, children take part in age-appropriate OneLife routines, including positive affirmations, journalling and opportunities for reflection and discussion. These regular moments give children time to think about how they are feeling, recognise the positives in their lives, express their thoughts and develop a stronger understanding of themselves.
Through daily affirmations, children are encouraged to develop positive self-talk, confidence and belief in themselves. Journalling provides a safe opportunity to reflect on thoughts, feelings, experiences and aspirations, while regular mindful moments help children pause, regulate and prepare themselves for learning.
Alongside our taught curriculum, these consistent daily routines help make Personal Development something children experience and practise every day, building the emotional vocabulary, resilience, self-awareness and positive habits they need to live their one life well.