1. Developing Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural understanding September 2013 Nicola Powell, Primary Matters

2. OUR CRISIS * Unicef survey 2013 –lagging behind our European neighbours on child wellbeing 16/29 *Mindfull charity -1/3 of children have considered or attempted suicide by 16 -29% of under 16 self harm *Austerity cuts affecting children’s services and lives *Most tested children in Europe- well being bottom of the list *Who is teaching morality? Joan Bakewell

3. Dull, limiting curriculum

4. Learning Agenda Education must have no barriers - not… personality, gender, age, race, religion, disability Teachers need an Inclusive view of “clever” Education must be… infused with childhood Aspirational Transformational

5. Limited view of intelligence

6. The essential skill set Passion Innovation Creativity Imagination

7. Schools need to respond and develop outstanding SMSC education for every child

8. Social understanding I can work with everyone in my class in a positive way.

9. Moral understanding I know what is right and wrong and can make good choices informed by my moral conscience. I leave a positive mark on others.

10. Cultural understanding I have regard for and understanding of people from different cultures. I have experienced a wide range of activities both big and small.

11. Spiritual understanding I know that I am special, unique and part of an amazing world

12. Through an aspirational curriculum Inspired