SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural)

The promotion of SMSC and British Values takes place across the curriculum.

Spiritual development encourages the children to reflect on their beliefs, religious or otherwise, and reflect on their experiences, and to try and answer some of life’s fundamental questions. The use of imagination, creativity, and a sense of fascination in learning about themselves and the world around them is developed.

Moral development encourages the children to recognise the difference between right and wrong; to have a concern for others and develop an understanding of the consequences of their actions. They are helped to think about moral and ethical issues and to think about the views of others in these matters.

The school’s approach to social development encourages children to work and socialise with their peers. Children are encouraged to understand what it means to have British Values and to be inclusive despite different backgrounds, religions, ethnicity or socio-economic circumstances. Our children are therefore well-prepared to contribute positively to life in Modern Britain.

Cultural development encourages the children to understand and appreciate the wider range of cultures in their local community and further afield. They are taught to respect different faiths and diversity in local, national and global communities.

British Values

British values are defined as democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those of different faiths, cultures and beliefs.  At Whitchurch Primary School we recognise the need to promote the fundamental principles of British Values as part of our general approach to outstanding provision of spiritual, moral, social and cultural development (SMSC).  This is supported through PSHE lessons, collective worship, and our broader curriculum. 

All of these are experienced in a variety of activities including discussions, our curriculum content, collective worship, circle times, visitors and workshops.