SMSC

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development

During each academic year, our intent is to develop the spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding of each child at HCFS. These key events that have been planned provide our pupils with opportunities to think about helping others through a variety ways.

Spiritual

Explore beliefs and experience; respect faiths, feelings and values; enjoy learning about oneself, others and the surrounding world; use imagination and creativity; reflect.

Moral

Recognise right and wrong; respect the law; understand consequences; investigate moral and ethical issues; offer reasoned views.

Social

Use a range of social skills; participate in the local community; appreciate diverse viewpoints; participate, volunteer and cooperate; resolve conflict; engage with the 'British values' of democracy, the rule of law, liberty, respect and tolerance.

Cultural

Appreciate cultural influences; appreciate the role of Britain's parliamentary system; participate in culture opportunities; understand, accept, respect and celebrate diversity.

We celebrate a range of different events in the school and children are given many opportunities to explain why certain events are special to them.  Have a look at our SMSC calendar to learn more:

Promoting British Values

The Department of Education reinforces the need “to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs."

Democracy

• Children involved in democratic processes such as choices for class jobs, senior pupil leaders, and class rules

Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

• RE/PSHE teaching
• Assemblies and classwork celebrate the diversity of society
• Visitors are invited into school to share their knowledge from different faiths and beliefs
• Assemblies celebrate festivals such as Hanukah, Diwali, Eid-al Fitr Christmas and Harvest

Individual Liberty

• Pupils have roles in schools, ie Senior Pupil Leaders
• Pupils are encouraged to make choices in a safe and secure environment
• School values and ethos is shared by all members of the school community; Ready, Respectful and Safe
• We have a home/school agreement
• Children learn about moments in history when liberty has been challenged or compromised

Respect

• This is a key component of our school aims and values. Children are recognised and praised for showing respect
• Class discussions teach children to take turns and listen to each other’s opinions
• Children take part in Principal Award assemblies

Rule of Law -

• Children formulate their own class charters and reward schemes
• Phase assemblies cover the need for laws and why we have them
• Pupils have regular opportunities to reflect on behaviour and learning

At Hatfield Community Free School, we provide opportunities for pupils to explore their own culture and have a clear understanding and appreciation of a wide range of the cultural influences that have shaped modern Britain.

Our school encourages all children to be tolerant and respectful to those of different faiths and beliefs. This is done by providing the children with an understanding of the main festivals and key dates of significance to British culture.