Spiritual Mral Scial and Cultural Educatin Plicy Intrductin recgnises that the persnal develpment f pupils, spiritually, mrally, scially and culturally, plays a significant part in their ability t learn and achieve. We are a Values Based Learning Cmmunity. We cnsider that values are imprtant in encuraging happy and well-mtivated learners, having a duty t themselves and thers. Thrugh trust and respect children feel safe t develp individual strengths while shwing care and understanding fr thers. We take very seriusly ur respnsibility t prepare children fr life in mdern Britain. We ensure that the fundamental British Values are intrduced, discussed and lived ut thrugh ur Values-based philsphy that infuses the eths and wrk f the schl. These Values are: Mutual Respect and the Tlerance f thse with different faiths and Beliefs. Demcracy. Rule f Law. Individual Liberty. We therefre aim t prvide an educatin that prvides pupils with pprtunities t explre and develp their wn values and beliefs, spiritual awareness, high standards f persnal behaviur, a psitive caring attitude twards ther peple, an understanding f their scial and cultural traditins and an appreciatin f the diversity and richness f ther cultures. All curriculum areas have a cntributin t make t the child's spiritual, mral, scial and cultural develpment and pprtunities fr this will be seen in every area f the curriculum. The schl recgnises that there are children f ther faiths and we make sure that the integrity and spirituality f pupils frm all faith backgrunds will be respected and explred. The diversity f spiritual traditins will be recgnised and celebrated. All adults invlved in Castilin will mdel and prmte expected behaviur, treating all peple as unique and valuable individuals and shwing respect fr pupils and their families. The schl cmmunity will be a place where pupils can find acceptance fr themselves as unique individuals, and where frgiveness and the pprtunity t start again is fundamental t the eths f the schl. Pupils shuld learn t differentiate between right and wrng in, with a fcus as t hw their actins affect ther peple. They will be encuraged t value themselves and thers. Pupils shuld understand the need fr rules and the need t abide by rules fr the gd f everyne. Schl and classrm rules shuld reflect, reiterate, prmte and reward acceptable behaviur and prvide pprtunities t celebrate pupils' wrk and achievements. All curriculum areas shuld seek t use illustratins and examples drawn frm as wide a range f cultural cntexts as pssible. This will be reflected in teacher's planning and teaching and thrugh subject leader s verviews. S.M.S.C. Plicy Page 1
The schl hlds a range f assemblies that can be led by; Head teacher Senir staff Staff Classes f children Grups f children Invited visitrs e.g religius leaders, charitable rganisatins, speakers n a given subject, theatre grups etc. These assemblies prvide a daily act f cllective wrship in line with statutry guidance but are a key factr in develping SMSC acrss the schl. The aims f assemblies at are t: develp a cmmunity spirit prmte the schl s culture, values and expectatins explre imprtant mral and scial themes prmte care fr the planet prvide imprtant ntices and infrmatin celebrate children s successes and achievements bth in and ut f schl share the schl curriculum with parents/carers share and celebrate wrld culture, religins and festivals prmte racial harmny and respect fr all welcme visitrs t lead assemblies and share experiences, values and beliefs. General Aims The verall aims f SMSC at are; T ensure that everyne cnnected with the schl is aware f ur values and principles. T ensure a cnsistent apprach t the delivery f SMSC issues thrugh the curriculum and the general life f the schl. T ensure that a pupil's educatin is set within a cntext that is meaningful and apprpriate t their age, aptitude and backgrund. T ensure that pupils knw what is expected f them and why. T give each pupil a range f pprtunities t reflect upn and discuss their beliefs, feelings and respnses t persnal experience. T enable pupils t develp an understanding f their individual and grup identity. T enable pupils t begin t develp an understanding f their scial and cultural envirnment and an appreciatin f the many cultures that nw enrich ur sciety. T give each pupil the pprtunity t explre scial and mral issues, and develp a sense f scial and mral respnsibility. S.M.S.C. Plicy Page 2
Spiritual Develpment believes that spiritual develpment has the fllwing meaning; T inspire a sense f awe and wnder in the universe and realise that we are an integral part f the whle. T understand and take respnsibility fr ur wn thughts, actins and wrds and cnsider hw they impact upn urselves and thers. As a schl we aim t prvide learning pprtunities that will enable pupils t begin the jurney twards their spiritual develpment. Our aims are that children and staff will develp/experience: a sense f belnging, wrth, purpse in life, wnder and respnsibility an understanding f the need fr respect self-esteem in their learning experience. a capacity fr critical and independent thught. their emtinal life and express their feelings. mments f stillness and reflectin. discussins based n their beliefs, feelings, values and respnses t persnal experiences. wrthwhile and satisfying relatinships. time t reflect n, cnsider and celebrate the wnders and mysteries f life. Mral Develpment believes that mral develpment has the fllwing meaning; Children will be helped t attain a sense f right and wrng in the cntext f schl rules and in the wider perspective f sciety s expectatins. Children will be encuraged t distinguish between right and wrng chices and t address difficult chices by develping the skills needed t make these chices. We believe that Castilin s current Behaviur fr Learning and Ready t Learn Charters will supprt the mral develpment f the pupils. As a schl we aim t prvide learning pprtunities that will enable pupils t begin the jurney twards their mral develpment. Our aims are that children and staff will be able t: Have a clear understanding f what is acceptable and therwise in sciety. Respect thers pinins and self-wrth. Have the skills and self-cnfidence t stand up fr what they believe t be mrally right. Gain the cnfidence t cpe with setbacks and learn frm mistakes. Develp mral acceptable and independent pints f view. Recgnise the unique value f each individual. Shw respect fr the envirnment. Scial Develpment believes that scial develpment has the fllwing meaning; Scial develpment is hw each individual child learns t find themselves and interact successfully within their cmmunity (family, schl and the wider scial cmmunity). It is based n their evlving knwledge, understanding and respect f their wn, thers and cllective heritage, beliefs and values. It allws individuals t make decisins abut hw they shuld act n their wn and with thers. S.M.S.C. Plicy Page 3
As a schl we aim t prvide learning pprtunities that will enable pupils t begin the jurney twards their mral develpment. Our aims are that children and staff will be able t: Understand their place in the wrld Create meaningful relatinships with all peple (including thse different frm themselves) Develp Tlerant and respectful behaviur twards all Make infrmed decisins abut hw t respnd in the wide range f scial situatins they will face Challenge anti-scial behaviur psitively. Cultural Develpment believes that cultural develpment has the fllwing meaning; Cultural develpment is abut recgnising individual backgrunds, heritages and race. It prmtes acceptance f their wn and thers culture. It is nt just abut an individual s immediate culture but the understanding and acceptance f the different cultures f thse arund them, the wider cmmunity, cuntry and the wrld as a whle. Cultures d nt stay the same and they change and develp as we gain mre understanding f the wrld arund us. As a schl we aim t prvide learning pprtunities that will enable pupils t begin the jurney twards their cultural develpment. Our aims are that children and staff will be able t: Develp tlerance, acceptance and be pen minded f all cultures. Experience a mulit-sensry apprach t cultural diversity. Feel valued n matter what their culture. Experience different cultures frm the immediate and wider cmmunities. See cultural diversity as a psitive. Agreed by the Gverning Bdy: Dec 2014 Review date: Dec 2017 S.M.S.C. Plicy Page 4
Teaching and Organisatin Develpment in SMSC will take place acrss all curriculum areas, within activities that encurage pupils t recgnise the different dimensins f their learning, reflect n the significance f what they are learning, and t recgnise any challenges that there may be t their wn attitude and lifestyle. All curriculum areas shuld seek illustratins and examples drawn frm as wide a range f cultural cntexts as pssible. Class discussins and circle time will give pupils pprtunities t: Talk abut persnal experiences and feelings. Express and clarify wn ideas and beliefs. Speak abut difficult events, eg bullying, death etc. Share thughts and feelings with ther peple. Explre relatinships with friends/family/thers. Cnsider thers needs and behaviur. Shw empathy. Develp self-esteem and a respect fr thers. Develp a sense f belnging. Develp the skills and attitudes that enable pupils t develp scially, mrally, spiritually and culturally eg empathy, respect, pen mindedness, sensitivity, critical awareness Many curriculum areas prvide pprtunities t: Listen and talk t each ther. Learn an awareness f treating all as equals. Agree and disagree. Take turns and share equipment. Wrk cperatively and cllabratively. Links with the wider cmmunity Visitrs are welcmed int schl t lead assemblies r t visit classes. The develpment f a strng hme-schl link is regarded as very imprtant, enabling parents and teachers t wrk in an effective partnership t supprt the pupil. Pupils will be taught t appreciate their lcal envirnment and t develp a sense f respnsibility t it. Links with schls in different cmmunities lcal and internatinal. S.M.S.C. Plicy Page 5
Prvisin, Mnitring and Evaluatin SMSC shuld be an integral part f schl life, bth in and ut f the classrm. Spiritual develpment can be seen in a variety f ways: Pride in the schl Self-wrth Mdelling f psitive attitude t thers Wnder f the wrld (art, music, science, RE etc) Respect f thers in the schl and the wider cmmunity Reflectin time thrugh special areas in classrms r within ther areas f the schl day Praise fr all aspects f life, nt just wrk Equal pprtunities Mral develpment can be seen in a variety f ways: In particular subject teaching such as PSHE, RE, Histry, Games. Chice f vcabulary when speaking t any member f the cmmunity as well as in written wrk Psitive atmsphere acrss the schl thrugh the display and abiding by schl and classrm rules. Fcus n the psitive behaviur thrugh whle class rewards (CBE chart in KS2, Marble jar in KS1), individual CBE cards and the schl huse pint system. All members f the cmmunity are valued. Any issues arising are dealt with apprpriately by adults and children. Mdelling f apprpriate attitudes by adults and children. Scial develpment can be seen in a variety f ways: In particular subject teaching such as PSHE, RE, Gegraphy, Histry Range f tasks and grups fr children (individual, pair, grup wrk, mixed abilities) Talk partners Stries literacy links with characters relatinships, experiences and feelings. Religius festivals and celebratins Speaking and Listening in all aspects f schl life Displays wrk frm children f different abilities, cultures and religins. Interactins between all members f the schl cmmunity e.g. sharing, cntributing, listening and engagement. Psitive playtimes thrugh relatinships with children and staff, participatin in activities and psitive behaviur. Children adapting their behaviur depending n the situatin, slving cnflicts independently. Cultural develpment can be seen in a variety f ways: Relevant and accessible displays that link t different cultures. Wrk links t familiar and unfamiliar cultures e.g. music, art, histry, gegraphy. Themed schl meals t different cultures. S.M.S.C. Plicy Page 6
Curriculum weeks related t familiar and unfamiliar cultures. Assemblies that share events frm different cultures. Children sharing their wn cultures with adults and peers e.g. answering the register in different languages, sharing and discussing different fd. Prvisin fr SMSC is mnitred and reviewed n a regular basis by the SMSC leader and ther subject leaders. This is achieved by: SMSC leader carrying ut learning walks, speaking t all members f the schl cmmunity and mnitring planning. Subject leaders t identify hw SMSC has been incrprated int their subjects and hw it can be develped in liaisn with the SMSC leader. SMSC leader and subject leaders will mnitr resurce prvisin, identifying shrtfalls. The Head Teacher shall have an versight f SMSC and will cntinue t mnitr the prvisin f SMSC acrss the schl and the cmmunity. S.M.S.C. Plicy Page 7