What is SMSC?

SMSC stands refers to 'Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural' development. Below are some summaries of what we mean by each term. 

Spiritual learning, are the opportunities given to pupils to reflect on their own beliefs (religious or otherwise) and explore their views on life. It includes developing an understanding of others and a respect for their faiths, feelings and values. Spiritual learning encourages pupils to enjoy learning about themselves, others and the wider world.

Moral learning refers to developing pupils' understanding of right and wrong. It gives them the opportunity to apply this understanding to their own lives and enables them to connect action to consequence. Through moral development, pupils can gain an understanding of the laws and legal boundaries of England. They learn to listen to and offer views about ethical issues, helping them to foster a moral standing based on both evidence and belief. 

Social learning includes pupils applying their social skills to various areas of their learning. It teaches them the value and importance of collaborating with a wide range of people and engaging within their community. It enables them to understand and apply the British Values. 

Cultural learning develops pupils' knowledge, understanding and appreciation of a range of different cultures within and beyond school. It allows them the opportunity to identify things we have in common across cultural, religious, ethnic and socio-economic communities.  It helps pupils to understand the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped their own and others heritage.