SMSC

With the exception of EYFS, our SMSC is taught on a two-year rolling program in year groups Year 1/2, Year 3/4. and Year 5/6 - this is in line with our PSHE and RE curriculum.

There is no statutory national curriculum for SMSC, yet all pupils must study it – and be taught about British Values under the Education Act (2002). “It is expected that pupils should understand that while different people may hold different views about what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’, all people living in England are subject to its law”.

We have taken the guidance for SMSC and, having applied our experiences and understanding of learning, created the progression document (below) across the school to help pupils to add knowledge to their long-term memories. By the end of each key stage, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the relevant programme of study. This knowledge and skills organiser for SMSC demonstrates the progression through the year groups in a mixed age class. It includes regular opportunities to revisit prior learning and build upon this.

SMSC Trust Knowledge and Skills Mapping NP and Werr 1.pdf