SMSC British Values and Cultural Capital

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development and British Values that Build Cultural Capital at Newlands Primary School

Cultural capital is the accumulation of knowledge, behaviours, and skills that a child can draw upon and which demonstrates their cultural awareness, knowledge and competence; it is one of the key ingredients a child will draw upon to be successful in society, their career and the world of work.

Cultural capital gives power. It helps children achieve goals, become successful, and rise up the social ladder without necessarily having wealth or financial capital. Cultural capital is having assets that give children the desire to aspire and achieve social mobility whatever their starting point.

Our understanding of 'knowledge and cultural capital' is derived from the following wording in the national curriculum: 'It is the essential knowledge that pupils need to be educated citizens, introducing them to the best that has been thought and said and helping to engender an appreciation of human creativity and achievement.' "

At Newlands Primary School children benefit from a curriculum that builds on what they understand and know already while also exposing them to other culture and situations and experiences widen their view of the world and how they can be successful within it. Gradually building upon the children's experiences as they progress through school is an important step in providing rich and engaging learning across the curriculum. insight into the wider world around them. Our school’s approach to SMSC and British Values builds on the cultural capital of our children’s lives is embedded as a golden thread in the school ethos of mutual respect, partnership working and collaboration; an approach that we believe is fundamental to a full and positive participation in life in modern Britain.

· School ethos statement:

Newlands Primary School inspires, motivates and nurtures children and adults within its inclusive community. I has a passion for learning that instils respect and achievement for all children and their continued success in life.

We support the spiritual development of our pupils to enable them to develop their:

· ability to be reflective about their own beliefs, religious or otherwise, that inform their perspective on life and their interest in and respect for different people’s faiths, feelings and values;

· sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them;

· use of imagination and creativity in their learning; and

· willingness to reflect on their experiences.

We support the moral development of our pupils to enable them to develop their:

· ability to recognise the difference between right and wrong, and to apply this understanding in their own lives and, in so doing, respect the civil and criminal law of England;

· understanding of the consequences of their behaviour and actions; and

· interest in investigating and offering reasoned views about moral and ethical issues, and being able to understand and appreciate the viewpoints of others on these issues.

We support the social development of our pupils to enable them to develop their:

· use of a range of social skills in different contexts, including working and socialising with pupils from different socio-economic backgrounds;

· willingness to participate in a variety of communities and social settings, including by volunteering, cooperating well with others and being able to resolve conflicts effectively;

· acceptance and engagement with the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs;

We support the cultural development of our pupils to enable them to develop their :

· understanding and appreciation of the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped their own heritage and that of others;

· understanding and appreciation of the range of different cultures within school and further afield as an essential element of their preparation for life in modern Britain;

· knowledge of Britain's democratic parliamentary system and its central role in shaping our history and values, and in continuing to develop Britain;

· willingness to participate in and respond positively to artistic, sporting and cultural opportunities;

· interest in exploring, improving understanding of and showing respect for different faiths and cultural diversity,

· tolerance towards different religious, ethnic and socio-economic groups in the local, national and global communities.

Through the range of activities offered we aim to enable our pupils to develop their:

· self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence;

· their acceptance of responsibility for their behaviour;

· their understanding of how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality in with the school is situated and to society more widely;

· respect for their own and other cultures;

· respect for other people, with particular regard to the protected characteristics set out in the Equality Act 2010; and

· respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic process.

These are the skills and attitudes we believe will allow our pupils to develop as productive members of society now and for the future.

· Student Voice activities:

School Council

EYFS pupil views recorded in profiles

Pupils fundraising for their own events and resources

Pupil Voice activities during regular Learning Walks conducted by SLT and Subject Leaders

Pupil Surveys

Individual Pupil Voice with pastoral staff

Governor/Pupil Feedback Sessions

· Citizenship lessons:

Phase/Class assembly every week on current events & societal issues

PHSCE lessons

School Year Theme Week (Year of Discovery- World of Work, Year of Respect, Year of Health & Well-being, Year of Peace, Year of Wonder)

Visit from local MP and Mayors

Opportunities for children to use citizenship skills across the curriculum eg; voting, democratic

Community Service Projects

· Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)programmes

NSPCC- Keeping Safe assemblies and workshops

Childline

E-Safety

PSCO Workshops

Road Safety

Bikeability

Learning Mentor work

Fire Safety talks from local Firefighters

Road Safety workshops

Solution Based Therapy Support

Zones of Regulation

Whole School and Class Assemblies

Mindfulness in the Classroom

Futures in Mind Workshops

Children’s Mental Health Week

Week of Gratitude

Week of Knowing Me

#PositivePostItDay

· Religious Education:

Weekly RE lessons

Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, Dwiali and Father’s Day celebrations

Christmas Nativity

Cultural Celebrations

Easter Egg Decoration Competition

Easter Bonnet Parade

Local clergy visits and assemblies

Local places of worship school trips- Nativity Exhibition

Christingle assembly

Harvest Festival

· Healthy schools initiatives:

School Garden

Outdoor Learning Classroom