SMSC Development ‘Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural’ Development

School Development Plan Key Objective: To increase the coherence of the SMSC Curriculum

Ofsted Requirements The effectiveness and impact of the provision for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is particularly important to Ofsted. Good: Deliberate and effective action is taken to promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and their physical well-being. Outstanding: The school’s thoughtful and wide-ranging promotion of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and their physical well-being enables pupils to thrive.

Progress to date Purchase of SMSC Grid Appointment of SMSC Lead Teacher Review of SMSC Policy LMT familiar with SMSC Grid

SMSC Grid Simple and effective online tool to build a visual map of SMSC, FBV (Fundamental British Values) and PSHE Show SMSC grid

Benefits to School Leaders Builds vast SMSC evidence over time, which can be analysed and shared Categories can be customised to meet the needs of the school Analysis can easily identify strengths and areas for development Gaps in provision can be identified, leading to strategic plans to move forwards Reports can be created for self-evaluation, future planning and training programmes Clear evidence for Ofsted, IQM, etc

Benefits to Teachers Quick and easy to use Can be accessed via computer or tablet Pupils' SMSC development is better coordinated across the curriculum Sharing of ideas and resources across the school Increased confidence and understanding of SMSC development

Benefits to Parents and Pupils Demonstrates the range of SMSC activities/opportunities available to pupils Pupils can be involved in reflecting on their SMSC development and adding to the SMSC Grid

Future Actions Implement SMSC Grid across the school – March 2019 Develop teaching & learning of SMSC through sharing good practice, development of resources and mentoring – ongoing Monitoring and analysis of SMSC Grid – Summer 2019 Raise profile of FBV across the school – Summer 2019