At Manchester Hospital School, enrichment and personal development are at the heart of everything we do. Underpinned by our core values of Aspiration, Equity, Unity, Kindness and Innovation, our enrichment provision goes beyond the standard curriculum to ensure every pupil, regardless of their health condition or location, has access to an inspiring, supportive, and well-rounded education.
A strategically aligned enrichment offer
Our enrichment programme is fully embedded into our school vision, daily timetables and strategic goals across all our sites. It works hand-in-hand with academic learning to nurture personal development, build resilience and enhance overall pupil wellbeing. Subjects including PSHE, RSE, RE, Citizenship and Careers Education complement extracurricular activities including clubs and whole-school events.
A broad and well-rounded enrichment offer
We offer a wide variety of activities across five key areas: Arts & Culture, Sport & Physical Activity, Nature & Outdoors, Civic Engagement and Wider Life Skills. Pupils enjoy daily enrichment sessions, special cultural calendar events, educational visits and sessions with visiting experts.
Celebrating participation and achievement
Achievements and contributions are recognised and celebrated through weekly assemblies, personalised certificates and progress portfolios dependent on site. Pupils also have the opportunity to earn recognised external qualifications, such as First Aid certification and European Parliament Junior Ambassador status. Our achievements have also been recognised in a number of awards and accreditations, including the International Schools Award, Rainbow Flag Award, Healthy Schools Award (Silver), Artsmark Award (Gold) and the National Autistic Society Autism Specialist Award.
Shaped by our school community
Our offer is continuously adapted around our pupils’ unique interests, needs and personal goals. We actively encourage pupil leadership, empowering young people to plan school events, organise trips and lead community projects, and promote fundamental British Values throughout the school.
Accessible and inclusive for all
We ensure our enrichment offer is fully inclusive for every student, including those in medical isolation, on hospital wards or with profound and multiple learning difficulties. Through adapted sessions and online connectivity, all pupils can safely participate.
Working in strong partnerships
We work closely with leading local cultural, educational, and sports organisations, such as Manchester United, the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester Museum and the Contact Theatre, to bring exciting experiences directly to our students. Our staff and pupils also work with a range of external support services, including Speech and Language Therapists, Music Therapists, Building Block Therapists, Art Therapists, Educational Psychologists, medics, social care and pupils’ home school.
Focused on positive outcomes
Our provision is designed to support the whole child by building emotional wellbeing, social skills and self-confidence. Programmes like our Brainwaves wellbeing curriculum and Preparation for Adulthood activities provide practical life skills for independent futures.
Continuously improving quality
We are dedicated to maintaining high standards through ongoing staff training, regular reviews and continuous reflection to ensure our enrichment activities remain engaging, relevant and impactful for all our pupils.
