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
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