SMSC

Children’s development is shown by their…

Examples of how we promote spiritual development at St. James’

Spiritual

• Reflect on own beliefs
• Knowledge of different faiths
• Sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves others and the world around them
• Use of creativity in learning
• Willingness to reflect on experiences

• RE planning shows a coverage of faiths following Cumbrian Agreed Syllabus for RE 2023-24
• Collective worship planning shows different faiths with different festivals covered
• Regular visits to St James’ church
• Picture news weekly collective worship
• Awe inspiring moments- wows/ows/nows
• Visits/ visitors to facilitate awe and wonder
• Christian values
• Book blankets show books that cover different faiths and cultures
• Responses to art and music
• Reflections during RE, PSHE lessons and Collective Worship
• Celebration assemblies- commending talents and achievements
• Children reflect on how Bible stories can shape their lives today
• Behaviour policy and school rules link directly to Christian values.

Moral

• Recognise difference between right and wrong
• Consequences of behaviour

- Appreciate the viewpoint of others

• Reflection areas linked to the current Christian value
• Writing to MPs linked to ‘Protecting the Pricklies’- courageous advocacy
• Positive behaviour and relationships policy adhered to by all staff. Children understand the expectations and there are a stepped series of sanctions (if needed).
• PSHE- Heart Smart
• Nurture provision
• Being on the right path- respectful and safe
• Family Action- draw and talk, decider skills
• School council discussions dovetail into school improvement
• Explicit teaching of right and wrong
• Staff train children to develop a strong moral compass
• Exploration of moral rights and wrongs through characters in stories/ dilemmas/ actions that they take

Social

• Working and socialising with pupils from different religious and socio-economic backgrounds
• Willingness to participate in a variety of communities and social settings including volunteering, cooperating well and resolving conflicts easily
• Acceptance and engagement with British Values

• Bright Stars enterprise
• U Dance/ Big Sing
• Rosehill Music Hub
• Church services e.g. Harvest, Remembrance, Christmas
• Effective transitions- children settle into their classes and bond well with their peers
• Range of after school club activities- varied and involving children from across the age range
• Year 2 outdoor residential to Hawse End
• Whitehaven cluster sports competitions
• Joint church services with Junior School
• St James’ shepherds- play leaders
• Social stories and circle time
• Christmas and Summer fayre involving the whole community
• Macmillan Coffee Morning with parents and Grandparents
• Regular parent workshops e.g. stay and play, phonics, early reading
• Trips- see enrichment
• Visitors into school e.g. surprise reader
• School discos
• Links with St James’ church
• Regular visits to Whitehaven Library
• Support of the Parish Pantry
• Think global, act local projects e.g. beach clean

Cultural

• Cultural influences shapes our own heritage
• Appreciation and understanding of different cultures in school
• Ability to recognise and appreciate the things we have in common across cultural, religious and socio economic communities
• Knowledge of Britain’s parliamentary system
• Willingness to participate artistically, musically and sporting opportunities
• Exploring improving understanding of and showing respect for different faiths

• Summer show production
• School nativities
• Voice speaking competition- choral
• U Dance
• Big Sing event
• Collective Worship, RE and PSHE give children insights into other cultures and their traditions
• Art project in conjunction with the Beacon Museum in Whitehaven
• Working with a local artist for whole school King’s Coronation project
• Emphasis on global Christianity e.g. how Easter is celebrated in different parts of the world
• Our parent feedback shows that a sense of belonging is created here from people of different cultures
• A range of cultural experiences e.g. parent sharing Hindu customs and traditions
• Diversity of Literature- see English page
• Use of Picture News to educate children on current world affairs
• Food tasting through curriculum themes
• Investment in a diverse range of texts for the school library