SMSC and British Values

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural education (SMSC)

including British Values Policy statement

At Hatton School we recognise that the personal development of pupils, spiritual, moral, social and cultural education (SMSC) including British values plays a significant part in their ability to learn and achieve.  It is supported and complemented by the school’s Curriculum.   This includes Religious Education, where the children engage in daily Acts of Collective Worship, celebrate festivals and learn about other faiths and beliefs.  Along with this the children will learn about SMSC through the PSHE/RSE scheme of work.  SMSC is a dimension of the whole school experience which makes the curriculum relevant, stimulating, creative and fun. It enriches the curriculum and the ethos of Hatton School

We aim to provide through our curriculum an education that provides pupils with opportunities to explore and develop:

• their own values and beliefs,
• their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence;
• spiritual awareness,
• high standards of personal behaviour,
• the ability to distinguish right from wrong
• a positive, caring attitude towards other people,
• an understanding and appreciation of their own and others social and cultural traditions
• encourage students to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative, and to understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality of the school and to society more widely;
• a broad general knowledge of and respect for public institutions and services in England;
• an understanding and respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic processes

At Hatton School we promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance towards those with different faiths and beliefs.

• We place a great emphasis on communication and in supporting students to make choices and have their opinion heard.
• We encourage students to have their say in matters that concern them in school. We do this by having an active student council.
• As a school we focus on developing positive behaviour through different strategies and approaches.
• As a school we are actively involved within our local community. A large part of our community work is supporting students to develop their knowledge of how to act in a socially appropriate manner in different settings and how to recognise dangers and to keep themselves safe when out and about in the community.
• Hatton School is a UNICEF 'Rights Respecting School' and has been awarded the Gold award. As part of our aims to promote a happy and successful school, we will continue to work as a UNICEF “Rights Respecting School”.
• These values are also embedded within our curriculum across all Pathways.