Vision
Our vision at SMS is to create a vibrant learning community and be an exemplar school of best practice for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs by enabling our students to access exciting, hands on curriculum that is built around their own personal interests and aspirations.
We aim to achieve this vision by creating an environment where:
- Students and staff are happy to come to school every day and are proud of what they achieve
Values
At SMS we love to TRAIN
Therapeutic working
We use a range of therapeutic approaches in school to ensure that all our students have their best chance to access education in a way that works for them.
Resilience
We know that our pupils will face challenges in their life, but we’re confident that, with the right support, they can make better choices, and deal with their emotions in a safe and positive manner.
Aspirations
We know our students can be successful in whatever they put their mind to. We support students to develop positive and achievable aspirations, and encourage them every step of the way so that they build themselves a future they can be proud of.
Inclusion
We want our students to feel included, in our school community, our local community and in society as a whole.
Nurture
Our staff go the extra mile to build positive relationships with students and create a nurturing environment that focuses on participation rather than outcome.
Ethos
At SMS we are community orientated and student centred. With our strong sports background we believe in working together as a team to achieve our goals.
At SMS Changing Lives Schools we
- Educate
- Motivate
- Inspire