How is SMSC (Spritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) learning promoted at Easingwold Primary School?
SMSC is something that we work hard to promote at Easingwold Primary School. We link our work in this area with the promotion of British Modern Values which include:
The table below demonstrates how each of the SMSC strands are actively promoted across the school and curriculum.
Spiritual Development | Moral Development | Social Development | Cultural Development |
This will aid the insights, principles, beliefs, attitudes and values which guide, motivate and influence us. We aim to develop an understanding of feelings and emotions which support reflection and learning. | This will help children to build a framework of moral values which regulate their personal behaviour. We aim to develop children’s understanding of society’s shared and agreed values. We also aim for children to understand and develop opinions about the range of views and the reasons for that range. |
This will promote opportunities for the children to work effectively with each other and participate successfully in the community. It involves the inter-personal skills for successful relationships and the development of skills and personal qualities necessary for living and working together. |
This is how the school develops pupil’s understanding and respect of cultures, including their own, and reject discrimination based on differences. It also fosters an eagerness to participate in new experiences and to develop awareness of music, art, dance and literature, etc. in different cultures. |
Provision | Provision | Provision | Provision |
Religious Education Assemblies (see Assembly Schedule in British Modern Values Section) |
Religious Education Behaviour Policy School Ethos Charitable Work and Fundraising Assemblies |
PSHE Pupil Voice and Pupil Responsibilities Enrichment Days Community Events Nurture Groups |
Assemblies Access to the Arts MfL Library Project
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Evidence | Evidence | Evidence | Evidence |
- An RE curriculum that promotes knowledge, tolerance and understanding of different faiths - Whole school assemblies which focus on key values - Outdoor learning - Residential visits – Edinburgh, Camping, Bewerley Park, East Barnby - Harvest Festival - PSHCE curriculum - Nurture groups - ‘Open the Book’ assemblies - Opportunities to reflect on experiences |
- RE curriculum - After-school clubs - Attendance awards |
- Mini Leadership Team - Visitors to school - Community concerts, e.g. |
- Arts curriculum - Visits to a variety of places of worship |
Impact | Impact | Impact | Impact |
- Children start to show empathy and show ability to reflect on their own and others’ achievements - Children develop attitudes, values and principles - There is an increased ability for children to empathise with others and see beyond the self - Children have a respect for themselves and others - Children have an awareness and understanding of their own and others’ beliefs |
- Children have more confidence in themselves and in their community - Children are able to give reasons for things being right or wrong - Children behave well in school and there is a positive ethos. Pupils look after each other and take responsibility for each other and any conflicts are resolved quickly and effectively - Children have very clear values which impact on their behaviour; they have a definite sense of what is right and what is wrong - Children enjoy celebrating others’ achievements and have opportunities to feel proud of themselves and others |
- Children are able to socialise with a wide range of people - Children build positive relationships with peers and staff - Children’s horizons are widened and aspirations explored - Children feel that they have a say in what happens in our school - Children exercise responsibility |
- Children are aware of people from different cultural backgrounds to their own which helps to contribute to a positive atmosphere in school - Children have an understanding of a world outside of their own - Children feel they have opportunities to showcase their diverse talents and feel valued for their achievements - Children experience opportunities for awe and wonder |