Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education and British Values

 

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At St Michael's we are very proud of the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our children.  Furthermore, we also recognise that spiritual, moral, social and cultural education includes a duty to champion the principles of democracy and challenge prejudice and intolerance.  These values are enshrined in five key principles:

• Democracy

• The rule of law

• Individual liberty

• Mutual respect

• Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

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These values flow through St Michael's, from our ethos and vision, to our policy and practice in the classroom.

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In the first instance, these values figure prominently in our school vision and our school’s Golden Rules

• Do be gentle – Don’t hurt anybody

• Do be kind and helpful – Don’t hurt people’s feelings

• Do listen – Don’t interrupt

• Do work hard – Don’t waste your own or other people’s time

• Do look after property – Don’t waste or damage it

• Do be honest – Don’t cover up the truth

• Do treat others with respect – Don’t treat others in a way you wouldn’t like to be treated yourself

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Finally, in the classroom, during daily school assemblies and in pre and after school provision, we deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, in accordance with National Curriculum requirements, prompting the spiritual, moral and cultural development of pupils at every opportunity; preparing our pupils for challenges, responsibilities and experiences that life may offer.  Delivered through a broad range of learning opportunities, lessons at St Michael's give children an understanding and appreciation of how different cultures have shaped our school, local community and country; the willingness to share and reflect on their own and others’ faith, beliefs and values; opportunities to investigate moral and ethical issues without conflict, prejudice and bias; a context to use their developing social skills to work with others, regardless of gender, race or sexuality; the belief that they can make a positive contribution to the society in which they live.

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