Agenda item

Report of Christ’s Hospital.

The Committee received a report of Christ’s Hospital regarding the Impact Report.

The Director of Development at Christ’s Hospital informed Members that the Impact Report focused on the school’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the differences that had been made in the year for pupils and their families, and the wider community.

In response to a question from a Member, the Director of Development said that while a small number of pupils choose not to continue into the sixth form after finishing their GCSE’s, these places are filled by an external sixth form intake.

Members heard that Christ’s Hospital was planning to retain the advances that had been developed during remote learning over the Covid-19 pandemic. There was a greater use of technology in teaching.

A Member asked for further detail on the extra support being provided to ensure that students are fully supported with regards to mental health issues. In reply, the Director of Development said that Christ’s Hospital had a strong pastoral system including a medical centre, mental health first aiders, tutor teams and a counselling team, and can draw on other local authority services. The school also has a strong peer mentoring and support programme.

The Deputy Chairman asked what engagement Christ’s Hospital saw from its alumni network. The Director of Development replied there is a strong relationship which helps to provide careers support, mentoring and general advice from alumni to current pupils.