SMSC

SMSC

Our SMSC curriculum is designed to develop well-rounded, thoughtful and responsible young people. It supports pupils to explore beliefs and values, understand right and wrong, build positive relationships and appreciate the diversity of modern Britain. Through curriculum learning and wider school experiences, pupils develop the knowledge, character and cultural awareness needed to thrive in society.

SMSC Across the Curriculum

Curriculum areas embed SMSC through a wide range of learning experiences. All pupils study RE at KS3 and 4. This allows them to explore challenging questions about the ultimate meaning and purpose of life, beliefs about God, the self and the nature of reality, issues of right and wrong and what it means to be human. It supports the wider SMSC curriculum by offering opportunities for personal reflection and spiritual development and enhancing awareness and understanding of religions and beliefs, teachings, practices and forms of expression, and of the influence of religion on individuals, families, communities and cultures.

SMSC Through Wider School Experience

SMSC is not only embedded throughout our curriculum and subject learning but also through our wider school culture allowing pupils to experience as well as learn about SMSC. Through our MFT programme, assemblies, Life Skills lessons, pupil leadership opportunities, enrichment and extra-curricular activities, community engagement and charity work and trips, visits and cultural experiences pupils explore beliefs and values, develop moral reasoning, build strong relationships and gain an appreciation of different cultures and perspectives. This supports pupils to become respectful, responsible and active citizens who are well prepared for life in modern Britain.