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Lea Manor High School

British Values & Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural Education

Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural Education

Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural Education (SMSC) is at the heart of the curriculum at Lea Manor High School. The SMSC curriculum provides opportunities for all of our pupils to develop their character, confidence and resilience through a variety of activities. A key part of their character development is the school's 5R’s, which help our pupils develop skills needed for life beyond school. The SMSC curriculum also prepares pupils for life in modern Britain, developing the values of mutual tolerance and respect, democracy, the rule of law and individual liberty. In addition to the SMSC and British Values education embedded into the academic curriculum, further ways the school develops character include:

  • Form time activities: Time is dedicated in form times to the P.H.S.E and Safeguarding curriculum. This provides opportunities for pupils to develop relationships with their peers and form tutors as they discuss sensitive issues. 
  • The Assembly Programme: Assemblies in the theme of the schools core values are planned and delivered by a range of staff, emphasising the importance of the 5R’s and character development. 

Through the SMSC curriculum we aim to help pupils with:

Spiritual:

  • Explore beliefs and experience
  • Respect faiths, feelings and values
  • Enjoy learning about oneself, others and the surrounding world
  • Use their imagination and creativity
  • Develop the ability to be reflective
  • Cultivate a sense of wonder about the world

Moral:

  • Recognise right and wrong
  • Understand consequences of actions and the impact they may have on others
  • Investigate moral and ethical issues where there are differences of opinion
  • Understand and respect the rule of law

Social:

  • Appreciate diverse viewpoints
  • Participate, volunteer and cooperate
  • Resolve conflict
  • Work in teams effectively
  • Engage with others whilst having a respect of individual liberty (within the bounds of the law) and a mutual tolerance and respect for others who may hold different views or beliefs.

Cultural:

  • Appreciate cultural influences
  • Appreciate the role of Britain's parliamentary system
  • Participate in activities that develop cultural capital
  • Understand, accept, respect and celebrate diversity