National SMSC Quality Mark Report Name of School: CHS South
Headteacher: Mr Prophet
SMSC Lead: Ms S Burke
Verification: 02/02/23
Dear Mr Prophet, I am delighted to inform you that as a result of the recent verification visit, CHS South has been awarded GOLD level of the National SMSC Quality Mark, and this has been confirmed by the Quality Assurance Panel. CHS South is a wonderfully vibrant school where students are afforded a wide range of opportunities to be ‘Creative, Happy and Successful’. It was a privilege to speak with some of the students: past and current Headboys and girls, Ambassadors, Form Champions, Anti Bullying Ambassadors, Sports Ambassadors and Eco Warriors. These amazing young adults articulated with great enthusiasm and pride, how much they appreciate all that the school offers them. I heard comments such as, ‘This school is actually brilliant.’ ‘School has helped me grow as a person.’ ‘I like representing my school.’ ‘There is a sense of inclusivity in terms of religions. We feel equal.’ ‘Critical thinking opens up our minds to others’ perspectives.’ ‘Everyone has someone they can approach and talk to.’ ‘We are given opportunities to do things you didn’t know you wanted to do.’ I would also like to thank the parents who made time to meet with me. They described their experiences of primary to secondary school transition as ’phenomenal’ and ‘beautiful’. Gemma commented how she has been, ‘blown away by everything’. One parent said, ‘I have never been in a school where everything is so very carefully thought out.’ Another praised the ‘abundance of opportunities, balanced with academic rigour’. Thank you also to Chair of Governors, Mark, and Abigail, a newly appointed member of the Governing Body, who spoke of the pride they have, the emphasis placed on staff well-being and how SMSC and personal development is encompassed in all their governance. I would like to commend Ms Burke for leading this vital area of the school’s curriculum, and I know that she will continue to audit and monitor the impact of her work. I congratulate CHS South on the gold standard of SMSC development that is afforded their students. Strengths of the school’s SMSC development: Through your self-evaluation and our discussions, it is evident that there are numerous SMSC related strengths at CHS South; the following are a few key examples: ●
The breadth of opportunities afforded its students, for example, the teaching staff who each offer an afterschool club, the trips to places of local interest, and also international visits.