All National Curriculum subjects offer opportunities to promote children’s Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development (SMSC) in some way. In practice, this means delivering each element through the curriculum and between lessons rather than timetabled SMSC lessons.
Other aspects of school life such as extra-curricular activities, assemblies and school trips also provide opportunities for SMSC.
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Early Years and Key Stage 1
Share opinions appropriately on things what they like and dislike, what is fair and unfair and what is right and wrong. The difference between right and wrong and that wrong actions can be harmful for themselves and others. The importance of rules and why they help including rules in different contexts e.g. at school, at home, in a local supermarket, in a game. What is meant by teasing and bullying and that bullying is wrong.
Year 3/4
The difference between wants and needs. Moral and responsible behaviour that takes into account other peoples’ needs. Moral dilemmas. Challenging all that constrains the human spirit e.g. aggression, greed, injustice, self-interest, sexism, racism and other forms of discrimination. Challenging stereotypes. Difference between rules and laws and how they are made and enforced including why different rules are needed in different situations.
Year 5/6
The difference between wants and needs. Moral and responsible behaviour that takes into account other peoples’ needs. Moral dilemmas. Challenging all that constrains the human spirit e.g. aggression, greed, injustice, self-interest, sexism, racism and other forms of discrimination. Challenging stereotypes. Difference between rules and laws and how they are made and enforced including why different rules are needed in different situations.