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

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

3. 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.

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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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