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SMSC
Implementation
Through Religious Education:
- Children learn about beliefs, values and the concept of spirituality.
- RE reflects on the significance of religious teaching in their own lives.
- Develops respect for the right of others to hold beliefs different from their own.
- Shows an understanding of the influence of religion on society.
- Fosters appreciation and understanding of different cultures, religions and traditions.
- Collective worship allows time for personal reflection and prayer.
Through English:
- Developing confidence and expertise in language, which is an important aspect of individual and social identity.
- Enabling children to understand and engage with the feelings and values embodied in high quality poetry, fiction, drama, film and television.
- Developing children’s awareness of moral and social issues in fiction, journalism, magazines, radio, television and film.
- Helping children to understand how language changes over time, the influences on spoken and written language and social attitudes to the use of language.
- Using lesson activities such as discussion and debate to explore dilemmas and moral stories.
Through Mathematics:
- Helping children to recognise how logical reasoning can be used to consider the consequences of particular decisions and choices and helping them learn the value of mathematical truth.
- Encouraging children to work together productively on complex mathematical tasks and helping them see that the result is often better than any of them could achieve separately.
Through Science:
- Encouraging children to reflect on the wonder of the natural world.
- Awareness of the ways that Science and Technology can affect society and the environment.
- Consideration of the moral dilemmas that can result in scientific developments.
- Co-operation in practical activity.
- Raising awareness that scientific developments are the product of many.
- Showing respect for different opinions.
Through Computing:
- Preparing the children for the challenges of living and learning in a technologically enriched, increasingly interconnected world.
- Making clear the guidelines about the ethical use of the internet and how we keep ourselves and others safe.
- Acknowledging advances in technology and appreciation for human achievement.
Through History:
- Looking at the creation and evolution of British society.
- Enabling children to reflect on issues such as war, conquest, invasion, slavery etc.
- Showing an awareness of the moral implications of the actions of historical figures.
Through Geography:
- Opportunities for reflection on the creation of earth and its’ origins, future and diversity.
- Reflection on the fair distribution of the earth’s resources and issues surrounding climate change.
- Study of people and physical geography gives our children the chance to reflect on the social and cultural characteristics of society.
Through Modern Foreign Languages
- Gaining insights into the way of life, cultural traditions, moral and social developments of other people.
- Social skills are developed through group activities and communication exercises.
- Listening skills are improved through oral work.
Through Art:
- Art lessons develop children’s aesthetic appreciation.
- Art evokes feelings of 'awe' and 'wonder'.
- Giving children the chance to reflect on nature, their environment and surroundings.
Through Design and Technology:
- Reflecting on products and inventions, the diversity of materials and ways in which design can improve the quality of our lives.
- Awareness of the moral dilemmas created by technological advances.
- How different cultures have contributed to technology.
- Opportunities to work as a team, recognising others strengths, sharing equipment.
Through Music:
- Teaching that encourages children to be open to the music of other cultures.
- Discussing and reflecting upon a range of personal experiences (own performance) and observed experiences (trips, concerts and peer performances).
- Looking at the way music can change moods and behaviour.
- Offering a range of high quality off-timetable music enrichment activities.
- Listening to music together and celebrating.
Through Education:
- Activities involving co-operation, teamwork, competition, rules, self-discipline and fair play.
- Exploring the sports and traditions of a variety of cultures.
- Individual activities that provide the opportunity for self-reflection, awareness and challenge.
Beyond the Curriculum
- Student Leadership e.g Mini Vinnies, School Leadership, Rights Respecting Ambassadors.
- Whole school and key stage assemblies.
- Our extensive Extra-Curricular Programme.
- Taking part in charity work.
- Links with other schools in our local network.
- School productions
- Visitors in to school e.g. Parish Priest.
- Links with local places of worship.