BRITISH VALUES

At The Hayling College, we actively promote positive, inclusive values. These include democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect for and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs. We believe British values are those values expected of anyone living in Britain, regardless of their nationality, culture or religious belief.

Our ethos reflects these values. We place great emphasis on building positive relationships in College, amongst the pupils themselves and between staff and pupils. We strongly believe pupils should not merely be taught such values but that they are embedded into College life.

We strive to support our pupils to develop into confident, happy, successful young adults who have empathy towards and an understanding of those less fortunate than themselves.

At the Hayling College we work to promote positive values through the ethos and life of the College, for example through a broad and balanced curriculum, and through social, moral, cultural and spiritual development.

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development 

 The SMSC development of pupils is intrinsic with the aims and ethos at The Hayling College.

 We aim to:

  • Help all pupils to discover all their abilities and talents and to develop them in the most positive and constructive manner.
  • Support and encourage pupils during the years of adolescence so they are prepared for their role as adults in the wider world.
  • Help all pupils to grow up as healthy and responsible individuals.
  • Encourage pupils to develop qualities of self- discipline, confidence, creativity and sensitivity.
  • Actively encourage pupils to respect the needs and rights of others.
  • Promote the skills and understanding necessary for pupils to achieve the highest possible individual academic achievement, and the skills necessary for pupils to develop a critical awareness of the natural, aesthetic, historical, ethical and technological environments. 
  • All pupils are valued as individuals. There is a broad and balanced approach to learning including a very extensive extra-curricular programme. The latter provides wider social learning experiences and helps to support a sense of belonging and achievement.
  • Within the curriculum, all subjects and areas of school life contribute to the pupils’ SMSC development.