What is SMSC?

SMSC stands for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. All schools in England must show how well their pupils develop in SMSC. 

Spiritual Development

Pupils’ spiritual development is shown by their:  

• beliefs, religious or otherwise, which inform their perspective on life & their interest in & respect for different people’s feelings & values
• sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them, including the intangible
• use of imagination and creativity in their learning
• willingness to reflect on their experiences

Moral Development

Pupils’ moral development is shown by their:

• ability to recognise the difference between right and wrong, and their readiness to apply this understanding in their own lives 
• understanding of the consequences of their actions
• interest in investigating, and offering reasoned views about, moral and ethical issues

Social Development

Pupils’ social development is shown by their:

• use of a range of social skills in different contexts, including working and socialising with pupils from different religious, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds

• willingness to participate in a variety of social settings, cooperating well with others and being able to resolve conflicts effectively

• interest in, and understanding of, the way communities and societies  function at a variety of levels

Cultural Development

Pupils’ cultural development is shown by their:

• understanding and appreciation of the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped their own heritage
• willingness to participate in, and respond to, for example, artistic, musical, sporting, mathematical, technological, scientific and cultural opportunities
• interest in exploring, understanding of, and respect for cultural diversity and the extent to which they understand, accept, respect and celebrate diversity, as shown by their attitudes towards different religious, ethnic and socio-economic groups in the local, national and global communities

Statement of Intent

At Thursby Primary School, the children and their learning are at the very heart of every decision made. The school will help the pupils to develop an inner discipline and will encourage them to not just ‘follow the crowd’ - they will make up their own minds and be ready to accept responsibility for what they do. They will grow through making choices and holding to the choices that they have made. They will want to be honest with themselves and with others. The Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural education of pupils at Thursby Primary School is cross-curricular.

How is SMSC met at Thursby Primary School?

How is SMSC met cross-curricular?