Developing Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural understandingSeptember 2013

Nicola Powell, Primary Matters

OUR CRISIS

*Unicef survey 2013 –lagging behind our European neighbours on child wellbeing16/29

*Mindfull charity-1/3 of children have considered or attempted suicide by 16-29% of under 16 self harm

*Austerity cuts affecting children’s services and lives

*Most tested children in Europe- well being bottom of the list

*Who is teaching morality? Joan Bakewell

Dull, limiting curriculum

Learning Agenda

Education must have no barriers -not… personality, gender, age, race, religion, disability

Teachers need an Inclusive view of “clever”

Education must be… infused with childhood

Aspirational

Transformational

Limited view of intelligence

The essential skill set• Passion

• Innovation

• Creativity

• Imagination

Schools need to respond and develop outstanding SMSC education for every child

Social understanding

I can work with everyone in my class in a positive way.

Moral understanding

I know what is right and wrong and can make good choices informed by my moral conscience. I leave a positive mark on others.

Cultural understanding

I have regard for and understanding of people from different cultures.

I have experienced a wide range of activities both big and small.

Spiritual understanding

I know that I am special, unique and part of an amazing world

• Through an aspirational curriculumInspired