Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development

At St. Aelred’s Primary School, we recognise that the personal development of our pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness plays a significant role in their ability to learn, achieve and shine and 21st Century Britain. SMSC is a golden thread that weaves through all we do.

It is our aim to deliver an education that provides our pupils with opportunities to explore and develop their own values, spiritual awareness, high standards of personal behaviour and a caring attitude towards other people. We celebrate their social and cultural traditions, and encourage an appreciation of the diversity of other cultures, as well as a clear understanding of British values. Pupils learn to distinguish between right and wrong and are encouraged to value themselves and others.

All staff model and promote expected behaviour and show respect for all pupils and their families.

Some of the ways we achieve this are:

•         Cultural Events
•         Working with the local community
•         Visiting places of worship
•         Star Awards
•         Our School Values

The Equality Act became law in 2010 and this protects people from discrimination. Under the Equality Act, there are 9 Protected Characteristics:

The 9 Protected Characteristics are actively promoted at St Aelred’s through:

• Our core values
• Character Related Education Programme
• Our subject curriculum areas
• Our behaviour policy
• Conscious role modelling by all adults in the school community
• Active engagement and communication with parents and carers
• Assemblies
• PSHE lessons
• RE lessons
• Pastoral time activities
• Class story time
• Sporting, Art and Cultural Events
• Educational visits
• Real-life learning outside the classroom
• Guest speakers
• Developing links within our local community
• Extra-curricular activities