Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural (SMSC)


At Tickford Park Primary School, it is our intention to provide pupils with a range of exciting learning opportunities, both in and outside the classroom, with the support of our local community, which enable them to develop the attitudes and skills necessary for them to grow into responsible, happy and productive individuals and citizens.
 
Our broad and balanced curriculum provides for the spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning of our children and the extra-curricular activities we provide, extend and consolidate this learning

“Even if in your mind it’s raining, the sunshine will never die out!”
Lily, Moonstone

“If you don’t feel good, if you’re sad, talk to someone – it might help you to feel better.”
Mya (Topaz)

Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural (SMSC) - Curriculum Intent

  • Our broad and balanced curriculum provides for the spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning of our children and the extra-curricular activities we provide, extend and consolidate this learning. This includes;
     
    Promoting cultural diversity by inviting visitors from other cultures and religions, and planning in specific opportunities for the children to value the wealth of experiences a diverse community offers.
    Promoting links with St Peters and St Pauls Church, and the local Baptist Church, through assemblies, visits special choir services, and Bridge builder transition activities.


  • Religious Education being taught regularly, through discrete lessons, or assemblies
  • Conducting a Pupil Survey to promote and monitor pupil voice.
  • Electing a School Council to provide pupil viewpoints to school issues
  • Continuing to promote the role of Eco Warriors in the school
  • Creating opportunities in assembly for members of our local community to talk to the children about issues which affect them, and also through workshops and lessons
  • Promoting links through the Road Safety Officers, and Junior Park Rangers
  • Promoting British Values through the PSHE curriculum
  • Providing cultural experiences for children through workshops and lessons


Useful Resources

Here are some useful resources for SPIRITUAL, MORAL, SOCIAL & CULTURAL (SMSC).

“A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body.” Julius (Topaz)

“Don’t let mental health beat you – fight it!”

Oliver (Moonstone)

“When I get sad, I do things that I like to do; this helps me to feel calm”
Campbell (Moonstone)


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