SMSC Experience

SMSC

SMSC stands for spiritual, moral, social and cultural.

Spiritual

Explore beliefs and experience; respect values; discover oneself and the surrounding world; use imagination and creativity; reflect.

Moral

Recognise right and wrong; respect the civil and criminal law of England; understand consequences; investigate moral and ethical issues; offer reasoned views.

Social

Use social skills in different contexts; work well with others; resolve conflicts; understand how communities work; contribute positively to life in modern Britain

Cultural

Appreciate cultural influences; knowledge of Britain's democratic parliamentary system; participate in culture opportunities; understand, accept, respect and celebrate diversity.

SMSC Education

SMSC education is fully embedded within our curriculum and the key concepts, skills and attributes that are developed are delivered throughout the 5-year curriculum, in particular via tutor period, assemblies and the Citizenship GCSE and RE curriculums. This enables the academy to fulfil our statutory responsibility to safeguard students, support their spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development and prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life.

The curriculum also enables our students to make their own decisions and to take responsibility for their own lives and communities as well as having a grasp of the political, legal and economic functions of society.