This document explains the meaning of SMSC: Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development and maps our primary French scheme of work to Ofsted's SMSC descriptors. It also shows which of our units support schools in their promotion of the fundamental British values: Democracy, Rule of law, Individual liberty, Mutual respect and Tolerance of those with different faith and beliefs. This document also shows the Personal development criteria used by Ofsted and which of our lessons and units provide opportunities for pupils to develop in each area.
Can I teach SMSC, British values, and Personal development through my French lessons?
Absolutely! At Kapow Primary, we recognise the importance of a comprehensive and well-rounded curriculum that reinforces cross-curricular links. We have prepared an easily accessible document that demonstrates how each of our French units for Key Stage 2 align with Ofsted’s SMSC (spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development) descriptors. By mapping the units against the statements they cover, you can quickly see how our French curriculum provides coverage of the SMSC descriptors.
We have also identified the areas where our KS2 French curriculum can help schools promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. In addition, our document highlights the Personal development criteria set by Ofsted, and we have identified the opportunities for students to develop in each of these aspects through our French lessons and units.
Please note that the curriculum alone cannot demonstrate that your school promotes students’ personal development. You should also showcase how other aspects of school life contribute to this.
Read moreWhat is SMSC?
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development.
All schools in England are required to demonstrate that they are actively cultivating their pupils in the key areas of spiritual, moral, social, and cultural (SMSC) development. The SMSC statements contained in this document have been taken from the November 2019 Ofsted Inspection handbook, which specifies what inspectors may look for when assessing the SMSC progress of pupils in schools.
Spiritual Development:
Being reflective about their own beliefs, respecting different perspectives, enjoying learning, being imaginative and creative, and reflecting on experiences.
Moral development:
Differentiating between right and wrong, respecting legal boundaries, being aware of consequences, and having an interest in exploring and understanding moral and ethical issues from different perspectives.
Social development:
Working and socialising with people from diverse backgrounds, participating in different communities and social settings, resolving conflicts effectively, and accepting fundamental British values.
Cultural development:
Appreciating diverse cultures, valuing commonalities, participating in cultural activities, exploring different faiths, and cultivating respectful attitudes towards different groups.
