--- title: "Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education" url: "https://unsworthacademy.org.uk/curriculum/spiritual-moral-social-and-cultural-education" school: "Unsworth Academy" --- # Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education ![](https://unsworthacademy.org.uk/images/images/img-spiritual.jpg) Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education is at the heart of our curriculum offer and permeates all aspects of learning in our school. ### **Spiritual** - 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 - sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them - use of imagination and creativity in their learning willingness to reflect on their experiences ### **Moral** - ability to recognise the difference between right and wrong and to readily apply this understanding in their own lives, recognise legal boundaries and, in so doing, respect the civil and criminal law of England - understanding of the consequences of their behaviour and actions - interest in investigating and offering reasoned views about moral and ethical issues and ability to understand and appreciate the viewpoints of others on these issues ### **Social** - use of a range of social skills in different contexts, for example working and socialising with other pupils, including those from different religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds - willingness to participate in a variety of communities and social settings, including by volunteering, cooperating well with others and being able to resolve conflicts effectively - 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; they develop and demonstrate skills and attitudes that will allow them to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain ### **Cultural** - understanding and appreciation of the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped their own heritage and those of others - 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