SMSC at Quorn Hall School

Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural (SMSC) development is at the heart of everything that we do here at Quorn Hall School and is woven throughout our whole curriculum. Personal development includes Personal, Social, Health and Economic and Citizenship education (PSHCE) including Relationship and Sex Education (RSE), SMCS (to include British Values), Preparation for adulthood and Careers development.

As a school, academic studies are incredibly important to us, but we also want to see our pupils achieving their academic potential because of their ongoing personal development: their emotional regulation, their reflective practice, their understanding of the wider world and their own aspirations for the future.

We see Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) development as important for individual pupils and for society as a whole. We believe it is at the heart of what education is all about - helping pupils to grow and develop.

We strive to create a learning environment which promotes respect, diversity and self awareness and which also equips all of our pupils with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values they will need to succeed in their future lives.

Woven through our curriculum and extracurricular activities, we ensure that we promote fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and tolerance and respect.

Spiritual examples at QHS:

Tutorials
Assemblies
Reflective and restorative approach
Therapeutic reflective approach
Time to reflect on learning throughout lessons
Creative approach within Art, PE and Forest school
Music Therapy
RE Curriculum
Regular charity and fundraising events

Moral example at QHS:

PSHE
Student Council
Promoting a healthy and active lifestyle
Debates on a variety of topics during lessons
Links with local Police Community Support Officer
Points system used across the school
Individual pupils incentives
Positive Relationship Mentors working with pupils with a restorative approach
Anti-Bullying policy
Bi-weekly celebration assemblies

Social example at QHS:

Forest School
Duke of Edinburgh
Sports fixtures
5k run for Autism Awareness
Extended Curriculum
School trips
Visiting Performing arts company
Breakfast together each morning
Work experience

Cultural examples at QHS:

Use of different texts in English Lessons
Customs and beliefs of different cultures through Art and DT
Remembrance Day
World music in music lessons
Range of books from different cultures in our library
Pupils will learn about key events within different religions
Celebrate festivals and key dates across different Faiths and religions

SMSC at Quorn Hall School​

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SMSC at Quorn Hall School