--- title: "Preparation for Adulthood" url: "https://portlandschool.net/personal-development/preparation-for-adulthood" school: "Portland School" --- # Preparation for Adulthood Preparation for adulthood in **primary and secondary education** is important part of student’s journey at Portland. Children and young people gradually develop the **skills, confidence, and understanding** they need to live safe, independent, and fulfilling lives. **In primary school**, preparation for adulthood lays the foundations. Students begin to develop basic life skills such as communication, self-care, emotional regulation, and understanding rules and routines. Early learning about safety, friendships, responsibility, and decision-making helps children build confidence and resilience. Introducing these ideas early supports positive habits and attitudes that pupils carry with them as they grow. **In secondary school**, preparation for adulthood becomes more explicit and practical. Students learn how to manage increasing independence, including travel safety, money awareness, health and wellbeing, relationships, and preparing for work or further education. This stage is crucial for helping them understand real-life responsibilities and make informed choices about their future. Supporting employability skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and self-advocacy. Across both phases, preparation for adulthood is vitally important as it: - Supports **independence and life skills** development - Builds **confidence and resilience** - Promotes **safety, wellbeing, and responsible decision-making** - Helps pupils understand their **role in society** - Prepares young people for **education, employment, and independent living** At Portland, we ensure that learning is meaningful and relevant, enabling pupils to successfully transition into adulthood with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive. ### Preparation for Adulthood PfA - My Experiences 7.92 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/portland-school/files/documents/PfA_-_My_Experiences.pptx) Preparation for Adulthood LTP 51 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/portland-school/files/documents/Screenshot_2026-01-28_224540.png) ### Our Curriculum - [Curriculum Structure](https://portlandschool.net/personal-development/curriculum) - [Reading](https://portlandschool.net/personal-development/curriculum/reading) - Personal Development - [Careers](https://portlandschool.net/personal-development/careers) - [Cultural Entitlement](https://portlandschool.net/personal-development/cultural-entitlement) - [PSHE](https://portlandschool.net/personal-development/phse) - [Preparation for Adulthood ](https://portlandschool.net/personal-development/preparation-for-adulthood) [Embedded content](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2402.841362859722!2d-2.0771435839465293!3d52.96926811058855!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x487a6ba6a045a1e5%3A0x3581b78c81ccedc2!2sPortland%20School%20and%20Specialist%20College!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1669216102932!5m2!1sen!2suk) ![Portland School](https://files.schudio.com/portland-school/images/logo/Portland/portland-csp-portrait-circle.png) **Portland School** Blythe Bridge: Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9JG Trent Vale: Newcastle Road, Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6NS Tel: 01782 88 2020 Email: [![Shaw Education Trust](https://files.schudio.com/shaw-education-trust-2/images/logo/set-misc/footer-logo-v1.png)](https://shaw-education.org.uk) **Shaw Education Trust** Kidsgrove Secondary School Gloucester Road Kidsgrove ST7 4DL VAT: GB 358822467 Tel: 01782 948259 Email: Company Number: 09067175 ### Newsletter ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/portlandschool) © Copyright 2022–2026 Portland School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://portlandschool.net/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)