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 students 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

Local charity: Batley Food Bank

We support this charity with a whole school approach, which includes contributions for non-uniform days as well as in subject areas.

This is also the nominated charity for BG6 College and Stronger Together, our Parent/Carers' Forum.

We also support other local/national charities at specific times of the year, such as BBC Children in Need, which we communicate to learners in advance of the fundraising for that specific charity.

To read more about our engagement with parents and what our Stronger Together (Parents/Carers' Forum) members have to say, please view the link below: