At Inglehurst Infants, Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) development is part of everyday school life. It works alongside our PSHE curriculum to help every child feel that they belong, are included, and can grow into confident, caring members of our community. This is what it looks like in our school:

Spiritual Development

Children explore their own beliefs, feelings and sense of identity through:

• Sharing their own celebrations, traditions and experiences

• Learning about different faiths and worldviews in assemblies and RE

• Using inclusive picture books that reflect many families and cultures

• Experiencing awe and wonder through creative, hands‑on learning

• Reflecting on feelings using the Zones of Regulation

Moral Development

We help children understand right and wrong and make thoughtful choices by:

• Teaching and modelling kindness, fairness and respect

• Explicitly teaching school rules and supporting children to reflect on choices

• Using stories to explore values and moral dilemmas

• Discussing decision‑making in PSHE lessons

• Taking part in fundraising and community events such as Harvest, Comic Relief and Children in Need

Social Development

Children learn how to work with others, build friendships and play a positive role in their community through:

• Talk partners and collaborative learning

• PSHE lessons on friendship and cooperation

• PE lessons that develop teamwork, turn‑taking and encouragement

• Roles such as High‑Vis Kids and School Council

• Inglehurst Safety Superheroes, who teach children who helps keep them safe in school and who they can talk to if they have worries

Cultural Development

We celebrate the richness of our school community and help children appreciate the wider world by:

• Learning about festivals, traditions and celebrations from different cultures

• Exploring art, music, food, stories and language from around the world

• Encouraging children to share their own cultural and family experiences

• Teaching about different ways of life through Geography, History and RE

• Modelling respect for all beliefs, families and identities

British Values

We promote Fundamental British Values every day through:

• Class voting and pupil voice

• Clear expectations and safety messages

• Respectful discussions and inclusive resources

• Celebrating difference and learning from one another