The aims of our Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Policy are:

• To encourage pupils to develop their own beliefs and values about life and religion
• To promote positive and effective links with the local community in particular with St Marys Church, Sledmere  & St Nicholas Church, Wetwang  and the York Diocese
• To develop appropriate personal and social behaviour in response to other cultures and environments
• To develop an awareness of oneself in terms of thoughts, feelings, emotions responsibilities and experiences and the development of self-respect
• To prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life
• To promote respect and consideration for differences in gender, race and religion
• To recognise and value the worth of individuals, developing a sense of community and the ability to build relationships with others
• To promote curiosity in order to make sense of the world
• To encourage a sense of awe and wonder as the pupils become more aware of deeper meanings in the natural  and their experience of it
• To develop the individual strengths of all pupils and to help and provide support in areas for development

SMSC Policy

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