What is SMSC?

SMSC is the promotion of spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. High quality SMSC is central to the ethos at Batley Girls’ High School and is closely aligned with our values: character, creativity, collaboration, community and connected.

Our aim is to develop active citizens who will make a positive contribution to the school and wider community. From democratic participation in choosing fundraising for charities to a wide range of learner voice activities, our holistic curriculum and much more, SMSC is central to our work as a school.

Fundamental to our work on SMSC is to engage our learners in understanding the British Humanitarian Values of:

• Democracy 
• Individual Liberty 
• Mutual Respect 
• The Rule of Law 
• Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, and for those without faith.

The strength of the school's SMSC development is founded on:

• All stakeholders have a sense of pride in the school's achievements
• A strong system of pastoral support
• A clear focus on aspiration, career opportunities, further and higher education
• British humanitarian values are embedded in all aspects of the school's work
• An enthusiasm for learning and self-improvement