SMSC
 

 

Intention
 

At Star we know our rights! Our curriculum upholds the central value that children’s rights are at the heart of what we teach and everything we do. Pupils’ SMSC development is the golden thread that weaves through both our school curriculum and culture. We believe that personal, social and emotional skills are vital to our children, if they are going to reach their potential academically and more importantly, as adults of an ever-changing future. 

The purpose of a diverse and engaging SMSC curriculum at Star is to provide the essential building blocks for lifelong learning so that the children can concentrate, interact with others, regulate their emotions, build resilience and cope with the challenges of modern life.

Star Pupils have access to a rich set of experiences. Our pupils leave Star Primary with vital life knowledge that will enable them to make informed choices about healthy lifestyles, keeping themselves safe, respecting different religions, cultures and viewpoints.

Implementation
 
  • Spiritual Development is a strong feature of school life. Assemblies celebrate our core values of Respect, Independence, Growth Mindsets, Happiness, Trust  and Support. Parents contribute to these celebrations through the termly postcards.
  • We use the Laughology Happy-Centred scheme of work to focus on Social Development in order to promote outcomes of self-confidence, achievement and success, positive relationships, support and coping skills. In this way our pupils learn respect for their own and others religious, cultural and moral beliefs.
  • Moral Development embed British Values and are strongly embedded into the Rights Respecting school ethos supported by the Unicef RRS statements.
  • We deliver on Social and Cultural Development through an extensive enrichment curriculum: residential programmes to the Lake District, York and overnight camping, performances at inspirational venues such as Hackney Empire, O2 Arena, trips to national landmarks such as London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe, Natural History Museum, Houses of Parliament and participating in musical (Festival of Voices, Wellchild Choir of the Year) and sporting events.
  • The Cultural Capital of the school is evident in our environment. Stimulating displays, a range of extra-curricular clubs and high quality resources ensure success for all pupils.

Impact
  Star pupils are passionate about children’s rights and demonstrate these in all that they do. They know the difference between right and wrong and can readily apply this to their own lives and in so doing respect the civil and criminal law of England. We are a happy community, showing respect for the different protected characteristics. Pupils are responsible, respectful, active citizens who contribute positively to society. They are reflective about their own beliefs challenge prejudice. Our children accept and engage with the fundamental British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect. They recognise and value the things we share across cultural, religious, ethnic and socioeconomic communities.  Star pupils leave eager to engage with further education and know how  be global citizens.