At Whitehall Primary we endeavour to provide an inclusive environment ensuring children are successful learners, who are equipped with the secure foundations to lead a successful life in modern day Britain. We aim to inspire children to aspire and to make positive contributions to their community. We have a bespoke creative curriculum that ensures SMSC underpins the ethos of the school and develops pupils moral, spiritual, social and cultural understanding well.

At Whitehall Primary School, we provide a broad, balanced and enriched curriculum. The development is carefully planned to ensure a broad coverage and progress of all subjects across the key stages. We strive to provide a sense of awe and wonder that instils a thirst for learning therefore embedded throughout the curriculum are enrichment opportunities to make learning memorable through hands on learning experiences, hooks for learning and a variety of visits and visitors. Subject leaders play an important part in the implementation of the curriculum and assessing the impact, by leading a regular programme of monitoring, evaluation and review.

At Whitehall Primary school, we use our outdoor provision to complement our curriculum. This enables us to build young people's independence and self-esteem through experiencing the natural world. It provides children and young people a grass roots appreciation and respect for the outdoor environment, helping to build confidence and resilience.

Whitehall Primary School has a detailed calendar implementing all aspects of SMSC. This calendar is under constant review; so that we can take into account our rapidly changing world and learning opportunities, which arise. Our whole school community is built around our core values of Communication, Aspiration and Resilience.

Sport has a high profile at Whitehall Primary school and pupils are introduced to a variety of activities. Through collaboration with external Sports Coaching, the children are taught a wide range of skills including tennis, basketball, and multi sports to encourage fitness. Opportunities for children to participate competitively with other schools across the city enables them to develop resilience, build confidence and team building.

Additionally Whitehall Primary provides extended school provision. To promote physical health and wellbeing, a range of clubs gives learners an opportunity to access a wide variety of clubs after school hours and during lunch times.

 Strong evidence shows that promoting SMSC in schools can contribute to raising academic standards and improving children's life chances.

At Whitehall, we already have many different activities in the curriculum that improve children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural lives. However, many children participate in lots of SMSC activities outside of school and it would be brilliant to celebrate these in school too. So, if your child has participated or is participating in any activities that promote their spiritual, moral social, and cultural understanding then please let me know through the school office and I hope to celebrate your child SMSC achievements in the school newsletter and if you have any further queries about SMSC, please do contact the school office. 

Please read the SMSC policy to read the detailed provision made for SMSC at Whitehall Primary. We also have a British values statement to promote British values on our school.

SMSC Whole school Curriculum Progression Map

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