• Office365
  • ParentPay
  • WeDuc

Lumley Junior School

Enjoy and Achieve Together

lumley-crest

School crest and logo
  • Home
  • Our School
    • Ethos, Vision & Values
    • Staff Structure
    • Governing Body
    • Job Vacancies
  • Key Information
    • Safeguarding
    • Equalities
    • GDPR
    • School Performance
    • Pupil Premium
    • Sports Premium
    • School Policies
  • Curriculum
  • Parents
    • How we will reopen our school safely
    • School Office
    • School Admissions
    • School Holidays
    • School Newsletters
    • Letters to Parents
    • Online Safety
  • Pupils
    • School Council
    • After School Clubs
  • Our Classes
  • SEND
    • SEND Information Report
    • Disability & Accessibility
  • Community
    • Friends of the School
  • Contact Us
Home / Our Curriculum / SMSC

SMSC

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development

All National Curriculum subjects provide opportunities to promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Explicit opportunities to promote pupils’ development in these areas are provided in religious education and the non-statutory framework for personal, social and health education (PSHE) and citizenship. A significant contribution is also made by the school ethos, effective relationships throughout the school, collective worship, and other curriculum activities.

Spiritual Development

Pupils’ spiritual development involves the growth of their sense of self, their unique potential, their understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, and their will to achieve. As their curiosity about themselves and their place in the world increases, they try to answer for themselves some of life’s fundamental questions. They develop the knowledge, skills, understanding, qualities and attitudes they need to foster their own inner lives and non-material wellbeing.

Moral Development

Pupils’ moral development involves pupils acquiring an understanding of the difference between right and wrong and of moral conflict, a concern for others and the will to do what is right. They are able and willing to reflect on the consequences of their actions and learn how to forgive themselves and others. They develop the knowledge, skills and understanding, qualities and attitudes they need in order to make responsible moral decisions and act on them.

Social Development

Pupils’ social development involves pupils acquiring an understanding of the responsibilities and rights of being members of families and communities (local, national and global), and an ability to relate to others and to work with others for the common good. They display a sense of belonging and an increasing willingness to participate. They develop the knowledge, skills, understanding, qualities and attitudes they need to make an active contribution to the democratic process in each of their communities.

Cultural Development

Pupils’ cultural development involves pupils acquiring an understanding of cultural traditions and ability to appreciate and respond to a variety of aesthetic experiences. They acquire a respect for their own culture and that of others, an interest in others’ ways of doing things and curiosity about differences. They develop the knowledge, skills, understanding, qualities and attitudes they need to understand, appreciate and contribute to culture.

Promoting Personal, Social and Health Education and Citizenship

The non-statutory guidelines for PSHE and citizenship are designed to help schools establish coherence and consistency, and to promote curriculum continuity and progression in pupils’ learning.

In this section

  • Curriculum Content
  • British Values
  • Reading and Phonics
  • SMSC
  • Helping Your Child at Home
The Local Offer
Educate & Celebrate
Basic Skills Quality Mark
PSQM Outreach Logo
Rights Respecting level 1 Logo
Sainsbury's Gold Logo
Investing In Children Logo
Int School Award Logo
Healthy Schools Logo
Artsmark Gold Logo
Click CEOPS
Address:

Lumley Junior School
Cocken Lane
Great Lumley
DH3 4JJ

Contact us:

Tel: 0191 388 2310
Email: p2107.admin@durhamlearning.net

How to find us:

© 2021 Lumley Junior School

Powered by Durham County Council | Legal Information| Website Login

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkRead more