The school is proud to announce that it has been recognised for its longstanding work on inclusivity by being awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence.
The school was visited on 19th & 20th June 2023 by Jane Flynn (IQM Assessor), who conducted a rigorous assessment of the school’s processes and work on inclusion.
Jane met with a range of people from the school community, including students, the Senior Team, Governors, parents & carers, Heads of Department, SEND Department, 6th Form Ambassadors and members of the House Council, teachers, and the school Diversity Co-ordinators.
The school would like to pass its heartfelt thanks to all who contributed to the Audit process.
Mr B. Freeman
Senior Deputy Headteacher
Selected comments from the IQM Audit Report: June 2023
“Prince Henry’s High School is a calm, happy, purposeful place of learning. All students are made welcome, both in Year 9 and Year 12, when actions are taken to promote peer bonding and understand Prince Henry’s ethos. Individual academic needs are energetically and committedly catered for within a wholly inclusive environment. At the same time, students can sample a range of other activities and experiences, allowing them to discover new interests and develop wider skills which will enrich their lives now and in their futures.”
“The aura of mutual respect which pervades Prince Henry’s school is particularly impressive. Students feel that they are consulted, listened to and that they are able to play a meaningful part in both the everyday life and ongoing evolution of their school. They are encouraged to have a strong sense of personal and social responsibility. Supportive and accessible frameworks are in place to enable them to demonstrate this in their study habits, commitment to work and also through revealing understanding of and support for others with varying needs within the school and wider community through leadership and positions of responsibility. Opportunities for recognition and appreciation of these qualities are many and judiciously appropriate. A sense of dignified ‘Service’ for others is strong.”
“The belief in opportunities and support for all is strong among all stakeholders. There is a very healthy combination and balance of constructive challenge, holding to account, mutual trust, and respect amongst all involved in the school: Governors, Leadership, Staff, Students and Parents, with wellbeing, ‘fitness to learn’ and personal achievement at the heart of decision-making.”
“The relatively large number and range of values upon which the culture of Prince Henry’s is built reflects the importance placed upon unique individual qualities, good character, and personal development. There is an expectation of and support for high standards of conduct and achievement in the belief that all students have strengths and talents to be discovered and nurtured and can experience success.”
“The importance placed on high quality teaching and learning at Prince Henry’s cannot be underestimated. In leading the Teaching School Hub, including the SCITT Programme, it works closely with universities and other schools in researching and sharing best pedagogical practice.
Within the school, this is driven by the Teaching and Learning Group. Strategies and techniques are shared with staff and monitored both quantitatively and qualitatively for inclusion and impact on all.”
“The confidence which parents have in the school is testament to the richness of education in its broadest sense which all students at Prince Henry’s receive. In conclusion, I recommend that Prince Henry’s High School fully meets the standard required by the Inclusion Quality Mark’s Inclusive School Award.”