Maintained schools have obligations as part of a broad and balanced curriculum, to promote the spiritual, moral, social and cultural, development of pupils . As part of SMSC, schools are expected to actively promote fundamental British values.
To support schools, the School Improvement Service have developed a toolkit to help schools evaluate their current provision around SMSC and ensure that they plan a curriculum that effectively covers all aspects.
For further support and advice contact Rebecca Swift, Equalities Adviser (Rebecca.swift@northyorks.gov.uk)
For further resources to support schools and details of training offered in these areas see www.nyeducationservices.gov.uk.
Useful Downloads
North Yorkshire Guidance:
British Values and SMSC Self-Evaluation
At a Glance Guidance for Schools: SMCS Development
Big Picture- the Vision for Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development
National Guidance:
DfE: Promoting Fundamental British Values as Part of SMSC in Schools
DfE: Improving the Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) Development of Pupils
