SMSC and PSHE
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Learning
At Wateringbury, we are keenly aware that we are raising young citizens of whom we want to be proud: young citizens who will, one day, be the next generation of public servants, entrepreneurs, business men and women, religious leaders, mothers and fathers. It is a huge responsibility and an even greater privilege.
The spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our pupils is woven through our collective worship, our curriculum and the links we make nationally and globally, the events and activities we lead, our relationships and day-to-day contact with everyone within our school community.
We develop our pupils’ spirituality by immersing them in Christian messages and helping them to understand other faiths. We encourage them to be curious about the world about them and to reflect on how they contribute to it.
We build a strong moral foundation in our pupils by insisting on standards of behaviour that are exemplary; by exploring the differences between right and wrong; by examining the consequences of choices and actions and by discovering ways to make amends.
We nurture our pupils to be confident, to give generously, to understand differences and to show tolerance. Above all, we embrace our school’s Christian values which underpin the British values of democracy, law, liberty and respect.
We celebrate our culture and cultures around the world through our curriculum and extra-curricular activities. We expose our pupils to a wide variety of artistic, sporting and cultural opportunities. Our intention is to widen the experiences of our children so that they understand and are proud of their cultural heritage and respect and understand other heritages.
Click here to see how we promote British Values at Wateringbury Primary School
| SPIRITUAL | MORAL | SOCIAL | CULTURAL | |
| Curriculum | ||||
| EYFS | Christianity and prayers Light: Divali and diva lamps | SEAL and Circle Time e-Safety | SEAL and Circle Time Helping around the school Classroom rules and responsibilities | Rangoli patterns |
| Year 1 | Christianity The Old Testament Harvest | Zippy’s Friends e-Safety | SEAL Rules and responsibilities | Harvest around the world Cross-curricular History/Geography/English |
| Year 2 | Christianity Hinduism and its celebrations | Zippy’s Friends e-Safety | SEAL Rules and responsibilities | Cross-curricular History/Geography/English |
| Year 3 | Christianity Judaism | Traditional tales Ten Commandments Moral issues in read alouds SEAL e-Safety | Collaborative learning in English
| Foods in other faiths
Ancient civilisations Rome French culture and language |
| Year 4 | Christianity | SEAL e-Safety | SEAL | Victorians influence on modern-day Britain World cities, comparisons Christmas around the World French culture and language |
| Year 5 | Christianity Islam Animals including humans and development over time | Votes4Schools e-Safety
| Library and lunchtime reading
| Ancient China Chinese food Chinese New Year French culture and language |
| Year 6 | Christianity Inheritance and Evolution | Votes4Schools Choices we make, choices others make Visit to Parliament | School Leadership: Dining Hall, Play Leaders, Corridor Monitors | Ancient Greece : impact on Britain and democratic principle French culture and language Penpal email letter with Syrian refugee children at Tuyoor Al-Amal School in Lebabon |
| Visits/events | Christmas RE afternoon : the gift of giving Easter RE afternoon: | Children in Need Children-run charity stalls School-sponsored charity (2013-14, Liver Foundation) (2014-15, Christian Aid) (2015-16, 2016-17 Syrian children in Lebanon) | Diversity Week : Where Do We Come From? Children in Need Christmas Fayre: volunteering Stories Around the Christmas Tree, evening family event Senior Choir to O2 Tonbridge School day | Kent local produce Packed lunch competition Diversity Week : Where Do We Come From? Music@Malling festival Sports Day Kidenza Classical Concerts Kent Music: introduction to instruments |
| Visitors | Messy Worship, EYFS Family Trust Children’s Workshop Members of St John’s : Posada Remembrance St George’s Day | Theatre ADAD (drugs and peer pressure) e-Safety webinar livestream
| Tonbridge boys volunteer with Year 6 pupils | Steps in Time: British history Music@Malling and Royal Ballet dancer, professional musicicans Don Rae, dance workshops Parent dancers, Street Dance e-Safety webinar |
| Worship and Church Services | Harvest St George’s Day, outside with raising of the flag Remembrance Day Carol Service Easter Service Leavers’ Service Collective worship in school Singing worship Daily acts of prayer | Collective worship: Christian values and Biblical teachings
Mayoral visit/assembly | Celebrations Assemblies | Celebrating differences Nelson Mandela remembrance worship (5th December) |
| Student group | Jesus and Me Club Pupil-led worship | Junior Governors
| Lunchtime clubs run by KS2 for KS1 Digital leaders taking assemblies Tour leaders, prospective parents and Open Days Student Council, wkly shop | String Club Senior Choir School Orchestra Music by pupils to open Celebration Assemblies Musical Evening (annual) Sports fixtures, friendlies, inter-school competitions Batik Clubs and Arts |
| Other | Christian displays Displays of other faiths | e-Safety staff training | Hate/racism Extremism/terrorism Circle time discussions | Year 2 link to African school
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Personal, Social and Health and Economic Education (PSHE)
At Wateringbury, we take seriously our responsibility to turn out well-informed, well-balanced and respectful pupils who understand right from wrong, who know how to recognise mistakes and apologise and who embrace tolerance and fairness. The overarching aim for PSHE education is to provide pupils with:
- accurate and relevant knowledge
- opportunities to turn that knowledge into personal understanding
- opportunities to explore, clarify and if necessary challenge, their own and others’ values, attitudes, beliefs, rights and responsibilities the skills, language and strategies they need in order to live healthy, safe, fulfilling, responsible and balanced lives.
All members of the Wateringbury community– children, teachers, parents, staff and governors – play a key role in creating our school ethos. We encourage 
with praise and recognise the efforts of others. We teach by example and lead with respect for all. We address disagreements and conflict with wisdom and compassion. On this journey – pupils and adults alike – we are all learning and developing to our full potential.
Below is the curriculum timetable for PSHE for the current year
Year group | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
R | New beginnings Getting on and falling out | Going for goals Good to be me Say no to bullying | Relationships Changes |
1 | Friends Family | Emotions Sharing and compromise | Going for goals |
2 | Friends Family | Emotions Sharing and compromise | Going for goals |
3 | New beginnings Getting on and falling out | Going for goals Good to be me Say no to bullying | Relationships Changes |
4 | New beginnings Getting on and falling out | Good to be me Say no to bullying | Going for goals |
5 | Rules and laws Caring communities | Right and wrong Saying sorry | Going for Goals |
6 | Rights and responsibilities Democracy | Being a good citizen Going for goals | Sex and relationships Changes Friendships |