We provide a wide range of opportunities to support student cultural capital, to support their growth and understanding of the world. This is done by support student knowledge of social, moral, spiritual and cultural aspects of the world through trips and visits, extra-curricular activities, British values, and awareness days. This will develop students knowledge and give them key experiences to become confident, responsible and active members of society.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and respected. Through our personal development curriculum we promote understanding and awareness of diversity across religion and beliefs, race, gender, sex, age, LGBTQ+ identities and SEND. This ensures all students feel supported, celebrated and able to thrive within our school community.
Our personal development programme supports students emotional, physical and social wellbeing, ensuring they feel safe, confident and ready to succeed. Students are taught through PSHE about key themes relating to their wellbeing and what they can do to support themselves and others. Within these lessons students develop the knowledge and skills needed to build positive relationships, make informed choices and look after themselves and others.
In the mornings students on a rotation complete our golden mile route in the mornings to improve mood, and boost energy levels. Alongside this, we have our wellbeing Wednesday tutor sessions for the whole school. In these sessions students learn more in depth about ways to support their mental health alongside key events in the year.
We actively develop student character through rewards, student leadership opportunities and a strong focus on the USH values. The opportunities for student leadership starts from year 7 where students can be a part being a subject ambassador, house council, Planet USH ambassador or help with specific events such as parents evenings, being part of a student voice or running a club. If you are interested in becoming a student leader please click below.
A comprehensive careers programme has been developed to help students make informed decisions regarding their future.
Please contact Mrs Anderson/Miss Davies if you have any specific queries regarding the careers programme.
The careers programme has been created in line with the eight Gatsby benchmarks to ensure best practice and to meet the requirements of the Department for Education statutory guidance 2018.
The aim of our careers programme is to raise aspirations and inspire all students to unlock their potential and make the best choices for post 16, whether this be further education, apprenticeship, or job with training. The programme in line with the CDI’s Career Development Framework helps clarify the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to have a fulfilling career.
The impact and success of the careers programme is evaluated in a range of ways including:
- Feedback from all stakeholders including students, parents, staff and guests involved in the delivery of the programme.
- Termly against the Gatsby Benchmarks and policies. Our most recent Gatsby Benchmark evaluation (see below).
- Annually evaluated and updated.
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