Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) Development
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Outline:
To develop a common understanding of what spiritual, moral, social and cultural [SMSC] development is, how the school can promote agreed SMSC values and ethos and how Ofsted inspectors will explore its success during inspection.
Description:
This course focuses on the following key areas and responsibilities:
• To explain the individual strands of SMSC and implications for the school
• To review Ofsted guidance on SMSC, linking this to what inspectors will look for during inspection
• To clarify the role of the SMSC Co-ordinator
• To provide guidance on developing an effective SMSC policy
• To provide guidance on gathering perceptions of SMSC through a questionnaire for parents/carers and the pupil voice
• To provide guidance on evaluating current provision and planning next steps
Outcome:
• To explain the individual strands of SMSC and implications for the school
• To review Ofsted guidance on SMSC, linking this to what inspectors will look for during inspection
• To clarify the role of the SMSC Co-ordinator
• To provide guidance on developing an effective SMSC policy
• To provide guidance on gathering perceptions of SMSC through a questionnaire for parents/carers and the pupil voice
• To provide guidance on evaluating current provision and planning next steps
Booking information:
Bookings will be taken through the WF Online system or by the normal channels.
Bookings can be made by phone or email or at your Governing Body meeting.
Should you require further information please contact
Email: governor.services@walthamforest.gov.uk or contact Governor Services on 020 8496 6351.
