Defining spiritual, moral, social and cultural development Overall The spiritual development of pupils is shown by their: effectiveness: the quality of to be reflective about their own beliefs, religious or otherwise, that inform their perspective on life and their •ability education interest in and respect for different and values (P) people’s faiths, feelings provided in the school The moral development of pupils is shown by their: to recognise the difference between right and wrong, readily apply this understanding in their own lives and, in •ability so doing, respect the civil and criminal law of England (H&P) in investigating and offering reasoned views about moral and ethical issues, and being able to understand •interest and appreciate the viewpoints of others on these issues (H&P) The social development of pupils is shown by their: of a range of social skills in different contexts, including working and socialising with pupils from different •use religious, ethnic and socio-economic background (H&P) and engagement with the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and •acceptance mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; the pupils develop and demonstrate skills and attitudes that will allow them to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain (P) Guidance on promoting fundamental British values in schools is available at: The cultural development of pupils is shown by their: and appreciation of the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped their own heritage and that •understanding of others (P) and appreciation of the range of different cultures within school and further afield as an essential •understanding element of their preparation for life in modern Britain (P)
Overall effectiveness: the quality of education provided in the school Defining spiritual, moral, social and cultural development The spiritual development of pupils is shown by their: •ability to be reflective about their own beliefs, religious or otherwise, that inform their perspective on life and their interest in and respect for different people’s faiths, feelings and values (P) The moral development of pupils is shown by their: •ability to recognise the difference between right and wrong, readily apply this understanding in their own lives and, in so doing, respect the civil and criminal law of England (H&P) •interest in investigating and offering reasoned views about moral and ethical issues, and being able to understand and appreciate the viewpoints of others on these issues (H&P) The social development of pupils is shown by their: •use of a range of social skills in different contexts, including working and socialising with pupils from different religious, ethnic and socio-economic background (H&P) •acceptance and engagement with the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; the pupils develop and demonstrate skills and attitudes that will allow them to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain (P) Guidance on promoting fundamental British values in schools is available at: The cultural development of pupils is shown by their: •understanding and appreciation of the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped their own heritage and that of others (P) •understanding and appreciation of the range of different cultures within school and further afield as an essential element of their preparation for life in modern Britain (P)