Hartismere School

Est. 1451. An outstanding coeducational secondary school & sixth form college and England's first academy

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SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural) Learning

We recognise that the spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) aspects of a pupils’ education are crucial to their development as an individual, allowing them to take their rightful place in their community as a local, national and global citizen. It is about the values pupils are encouraged to hold, their attitude towards learning, knowledge and society. The school’s focus on the SMSC aspects of learning is fundamental in preparing young people for society and pupils are helped to develop positive attitudes and beliefs by being given opportunities to: 

National SMSC Quality Mark - Gold

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Service & Leadership

Apprenticeships

Pastoral Programme

Higher Education

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

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Careers in Food & Nutrition

Taking A Level Computer Science

Design & Technology Trips

Apprenticeships, Further Education, Higher Education

Creative iMedia

Personal Development

Charities

2025 Exam Preparation

Year 9 - cover videos for revision

Key Stage three photographs

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School Aims, Values and Ethos

Week beginning 11 Sep 2023: 'Life Lessons'

Week beginning 24 April 2023: 'Life Lessons'

Bronze DofE First Aid Training and Camp Skills Day Letter

Ofsted Report February 2010

Duke of Edinburgh Portal

Week beginning 14 Nov 2022: 'Life Lessons'

Languages

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A levels: pre-reading and research materials

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Film post-production explained

Year 10 British Farming Fortnight

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

5 Brilliant Moments in Patterns

Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

Pan's Labyrinth - The Pale Man article

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