SMSC

 

At Whiston Worrygoose Primary School, we are committed to providing a world-class education for every child and fostering a lifelong love of learning. Our core values — Explore, Learn, Be Inspired — underpin everything we do and shape our approach to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.

We believe SMSC education is central to helping pupils become confident, thoughtful, and responsible citizens who thrive in modern Britain.

 

 

Whiston Worrygoose Aims

  • To set and maintain exceptionally high expectations for every pupil.

  • To nurture an inspiring, creative, safe and inclusive learning environment.

  • To ensure pupils develop key qualities such as ambition, respect, determination, integrity, and tolerance.

  • To celebrate and value diversity across our school and wider community.

  • To provide rich personal development and enrichment opportunities that deepen understanding and broaden horizons.

  • To promote pupils’ self-confidence, self-esteem, and resilience so they can fully engage in school and community life.

 

 

SMSC Development

Spiritual Development

Pupils demonstrate spiritual development through:

  • Reflection on beliefs, values, and experiences.

  • Respect for beliefs, religions, and worldviews different from their own.

  • Curiosity and imagination in their learning.

Moral Development

Pupils demonstrate moral development through:

  • Understanding right and wrong and applying this consistently.

  • Awareness of consequences and respect for laws and rules.

  • Considered responses to ethical questions and diverse viewpoints.

Social Development

Pupils demonstrate social development through:

  • Effective participation in school and wider community life.

  • Skills in teamwork, leadership, and positive collaboration.

  • Engagement with democratic processes, mutual respect, and tolerance.

Cultural Development

Pupils demonstrate cultural development through:

  • Appreciation of cultural diversity and heritage.

  • Participation in cultural, artistic, and social experiences.

  • Respect for different traditions and expressions across communities.

 

How SMSC is Promoted at Whiston Worrygoose

  • Curriculum & Personal Development: Our curriculum ensures pupils gain knowledge, skills, and experiences that support academic excellence alongside personal growth.

  • Reading & Oracy: We are a reading school, promoting vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking. Voice 21 Oracy techniques develop confident communicators.

  • Enrichment & Visits: Pupils access a wide range of educational visits, cultural experiences, and career-focused activities to broaden horizons.

  • Leadership & Responsibility: Pupils take on roles such as School Council, Eco Leaders, Digital Leaders, Sports Leaders, and Head Pupils, fostering leadership, teamwork, and community engagement.

  • Character Development: Our Personal Development Programme explicitly develops character traits such as resilience, ambition, empathy, respect, and tolerance.

 

 

Other Opportunities in School Life

To further develop self-knowledge, self-esteem, and self-confidence, pupils at Whiston Worrygoose benefit from:

  • Special Mentions Assembly – celebrating achievements with parents invited.

  • Class Dojo – sharing individual and class successes with parents.

  • Residential Visits – e.g., Whitby (Y6) and Crowden (Y4), promoting independence and teamwork.

  • School Productions – whole school summer performances and Christmas productions that build confidence and collaboration. 

  • Extra-Curricular Clubs – a wide variety to develop skills, interests, and social engagement.

  • Character Point Awards – recognising effort, achievement, and positive behaviour.

  • Class Behaviour Praise – consistent acknowledgment of achievement and effort.

  • Marking & Feedback – highlighting successes and encouraging improvement.

  • Circle Times & Pupil Voice – opportunities for reflection, discussion, and contribution to school life.

  • Responsibilities – Pupils take on roles such as School Council, Eco Leaders, Digital Leaders, Sports Leaders, and Head Pupils, fostering leadership, teamwork, and community engagement.

  • School Councillors – representing peers and contributing to school decisions.

  • Celebrating Achievement – recognising academic, social, and sporting accomplishments in and out of school.

  • Community Involvement – participating in events organised by the Friends of Whiston Worrygoose to strengthen community ties and raise funds.

These opportunities ensure pupils leave Whiston Worrygoose confident, self-aware, and ready to contribute positively to society.

 

Policy Date: January 2026
Next Review: January 2027

 

Whiston Worrygoose Primary School is committed to nurturing pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development in a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment that reflects our Outstanding ethos.