As a school we understand the importance of these values but do not believe that these values will be assumed because we demand it. Instead we aim to encourage children to discuss their view points, and then understand and challenge them. This will be implemented through the study of SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Culture Education):

Spiritual

We will encourage children to explore themselves and their beliefs, experiences and surroundings, whilst respecting the faiths, feelings and values of others.

What it looks like in the classroom

Children to reflect on their own needs, beliefs, religion and interests whilst being respectful of the views, faiths, feelings and values of others. Discussions, debates and partner talk.

Moral

We will encourage children to recognise the law and what is right and wrong, understanding the consequences and exploring the moral and ethnic issues.

What it looks like in the classroom

Children to recognise the difference between right and wrong in their owns lives, in the school environment and the wider society and to respect these laws and rules which society abides by.

PSHE/Circle time activities, Good to be Green, Discussions or debates around a topic

Social

We will encourage children to use a range of social skills in order to respect and engage with others, irrespective of religion, belief or viewpoint in order to become active and cooperative members of the school and greater community.

What it looks like in the classroom

Social interactions within the classroom, freedom to give their view. Praise and acknowledgements for achievements outside of school.

Cultural

Children will be encouraged to embrace cultural differences and participate in cultural opportunities in order to accept, respect and celebrate the diverseness of Britain.

What it looks like in the classroom

• Varied cross curricular lessons or stories that focus on different cultures and traditions.
• A mixed RE curriculum that looks at different beliefs, cultures, food and dress that allows for discussions to explore differences and similarities.
• The expectation is not for every lesson to involve all of the above but to try and have at least one element present at some stage during the lesson.

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Classroom Checklist

Spiritual

Children given the opportunity to express their own point of view

• Discussion
• Debate
• Talking partners
• Show and tell

Moral

Children to be given the opportunity to discuss and explore right and wrong in their Immediate and greater surroundings.

• Discussions
• Good to be Green
• Moral dilemmas
• Votes

Social

Children to be given the opportunity to share their achievements, taking turns and listening to one another. Following the classroom rules.

• Manners shown to others, not just to teachers
• Altruistic activities outside of school discussed
• Team work and social interaction
• Classroom rules adjured to

Cultural

Children to embrace cultural similarities and differences. Children to have the freedom to talk about their background, beliefs and opinions.

• Discussions/lessons involving the explanation of different religions, dress, art, music
• A varied lesson which acknowledges that there are other points of views