Esther Cook AHT (SMSC/MTSA) Embedding SMSC Esther Cook AHT (SMSC/MTSA)

3 Key Questions What is SMSC provision in a school setting? Why is SMSC a significant area of consideration? How do we deliver and evidence outstanding SMSC provision?

If you met a former student 15 years from now, what would you like them to be like?

What is SMSC? SMSC is the collective name given for the opportunities schools provide for the development of pupils spiritually, morally, socially and culturally Providing pupils with outstanding opportunities to develop spiritually, morally, socially and culturally allows them thrive in everyway, to achieve academic success and to leave them fully prepared for their future challenges A new focus on this preparation being a preparation for life in ‘Modern Britain’

Planning Opportunities for Spiritual Development The spiritual development of pupils is shown by their: ability to be reflective about their own beliefs, religious or otherwise, that inform their perspective on life and their interest in and respect for different people’s faiths, feelings and values sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them use of imagination and creativity in their learning willingness to reflect on their experiences

It might be provided by … Opportunities for resilience Collective Worship and Religious Education Reflection on teacher feedback Opportunities for personal challenge

Planning Opportunities for Moral Development The moral development of pupils is shown by their: ability to recognise the difference between right and wrong, readily apply this understanding in their own lives and, in so doing, respect the civil and criminal law of England understanding of the consequences of their behaviour and actions interest in investigating and offering reasoned views about moral and ethical issues, and being able to understand and appreciate the viewpoints of others on these issues

It might be provided by … Behaviour Management systems The modeled behaviour of adults PSHE and Citizenship School routines

Planning Opportunities for Social Development The social development of pupils 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 socio-economic backgrounds willingness to participate in a variety of communities and social settings, including by volunteering, cooperating well with others and being able to resolve conflicts effectively acceptance and engagement with the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; the pupils develop and demonstrate skills and attitudes that will allow them to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain.

It might be provided by … Opportunities for collaborative working across the curriculum Student council and student voice Opportunities to practice democracy/elections Extra-curricular opportunities

Planning Opportunities for Cultural Development The cultural development of pupils is shown by their: understanding and appreciation of the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped their own heritage and that of others understanding and appreciation of the range of different cultures within school and further afield as an essential element of their preparation for life in modern Britain knowledge of Britain's democratic parliamentary system and its central role in shaping our history and values, and in continuing to develop Britain willingness to participate in and respond positively to artistic, sporting and cultural opportunities interest in exploring, improving understanding of and showing respect for different faiths and cultural diversity, and the extent to which they understand, accept, respect and celebrate diversity, as shown by their tolerance and attitudes towards different religious, ethnic and socio-economic groups in the local, national and global communities

It might be provided by … Clubs and societies Membership of teams Visiting speakers and cultural events Representations of diversity in collective worship and musical and dramatic opportunities. Citizenship, PSHE and RE Choice of literature

What opportunities does your subject have for developing SMSC? 21 22 24 25 Effectively implementing SMSC 29 SMSC provides schools with a unique opportunity to pass on enduring values, develop pupils’ integrity and autonomy and help them to be responsible and caring citizens capable of contributing to the development of a just society. This is the underlying principle of implementation 30 Conclusion 43 Only if the school is a healthy community in which relationships are based on trust and concern for others, in which people value wisdom, truth, justice, courage and other such qualities, and …possess the virtues that enable them to live up to these values, is it likely that pupils will acquire these values for themselves, will deem important the things that are really important and esteem those things that really are worthy of esteem. To learn such important truths is to have one's spiritual, moral, social and cultural development promoted in the best possible way. 2000, Marianne Talbot, Developing SMSC for the school curriculum 44 What opportunities does your subject have for developing SMSC?

‘Quick wins’ for English Act out a scene from fiction focusing on how the characters felt Watch a topical TV show and ask learners to write a magazine article/letter to a TV guide expressing a strong opinion about the moral/social issues raised

Quick wins’ for Mathematics & Science Put class into teams to solve mathematical problems Conduct self reflection activities at the start and end of each new topic in Maths Starter activities highlighting interesting origins of mathematical concepts Build in activities to discuss the ethical implications of scientific developments Allow time for discussion and respect differing opinions, on creation for example

‘Quick wins’ for History & Geography Multiple opportunities to highlight SMSC including reflecting on issues for example: Slavery The holocaust Climate change Social and cultural characteristics of society Moral implications of actions of historical figures Imperialism Evolution of British Society

‘Quick wins’ for MFL: Include activities around culture & customs as well as language Develop listening skills in oral/aural work

Art, Music & Drama: Studying artists with spiritual or religious themes Consider ethical issues raised by artists such as war painting Explore the wonder of the natural world through art, music and drama

‘Quick wins’ in Design Technology: Debate the moral dilemmas created by advances in technology Project on how a specific technology has been developed by different cultures Physical Education: Activities involving co-operation, teamwork, competition, rules, self-discipline and fair play ICT: Produce a guidance leaflet about the ethical use of the internet

Cross curricular SMSC English & History – project investigating language of the past and how it changes over time Science and Geography – project investigating the impact of scientific innovation on the environment Science, Geography & RE – project reflecting on creation, earth’s origins, future and diversity

Evidencing SMSC across the curriculum Highlight SMSC opportunities on observation paperwork Think about displays and the images you use Use opportunities as they arise and plan for them