Roe Green Infant School

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development (SMSC)

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) Development at

Roe Green Infant and Roe Green Strathcona School

What is SMSC?

SMSC stands for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

All schools in England must show how well their pupils develop in SMSC.

Spiritual: explore beliefs and experience; respect faiths, feelings and values; enjoy learning about oneself, others and the surrounding world; use imagination and creativity; reflect.

Moral: recognise right and wrong; respect the law; understand consequences; investigate moral and ethical issues; offer reasoned views.

Social: investigate moral issues; appreciate diverse viewpoints; participate, volunteer and cooperate; resolve conflict; engage with the fundamental values of British democracy.

Cultural: appreciate cultural influences; appreciate the role of Britain's parliamentary system; participate in culture opportunities; understand, accept, respect and celebrate diversity.