SMSC
SMSC Programme for Carr Infant School
1. Spiritual Development
Developing curiosity, reflection, and appreciation of the world.
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Nursery |
Reception |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
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Recognising feelings and emotions. PSED |
Expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences. PSED |
Understanding that people have different beliefs. RE |
Reflecting on personal experiences and beliefs. RE |
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Exploring nature and seasonal changes. KUW |
Talking about things that make them happy or sad. PSED |
Learning about different celebrations (e.g., Diwali, Easter, Eid). RE |
Understanding different religious stories and their meanings. RE |
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Taking part in imaginative play and storytelling. CL |
Exploring big questions (e.g., Where does the sun go at night?). KUW |
Beginning to understand the importance of reflection Assembly Reflections |
Reflecting on personal achievements and goals. Transition to Jrs |
2. Moral Development
Understanding right and wrong, fairness, and consequences.
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Nursery |
Reception |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
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Learning simple rules (e.g., sharing, kindness). PSED |
Understanding how actions affect others. PSED |
Exploring fairness and making the right choices. School Rules |
Discussing dilemmas (e.g., What should you do if you see someone being unkind?). Carr Way -Upstander |
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Recognising emotions (happy, sad, angry). PSED/ZOR |
Learning about saying sorry and forgiveness. PSED |
Discussing honesty and responsibility. Assemblies |
Debating simple moral issues (e.g., Should we always tell the truth?). PSHE |
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Being encouraged to care for the classroom and resources. Provision |
Understanding classroom and playground rules. School Rules |
Beginning to understand consequences of actions. PSHE |
Learning about making difficult moral choices and respecting different viewpoints. PSHE |
3. Social Development
Building relationships, teamwork, and understanding diversity.
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Nursery |
Reception |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
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Learning to take turns in play. Continuous Provision |
Following simple instructions and routines. School Rules |
Developing teamwork through group activities. Kagan Structures |
Being an Upstander Resolving conflicts through discussion. Assemblies |
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Building friendships and working in pairs. |
Beginning to understand rules in different contexts. Continuous Provision |
Understanding the importance of helping others. Upstander Assemblies |
Developing leadership skills Play Leaders |
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Learning simple greetings and manners (please, thank you). Lunchtimes |
Recognising and celebrating differences in people. KUW |
Understanding roles in the community (e.g., police, doctors). People who help Us |
Learning about responsibilities in school and beyond. Play Leaders |
4. Cultural Development
Understanding different traditions, heritage, and diversity.
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Nursery |
Reception |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
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Listening to stories from different cultures. Storytime |
Celebrating special events from different backgrounds. Storytime |
Learning about different countries and customs. Storytime |
Understanding the importance of respecting different beliefs and lifestyles. Storytime |
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Enjoying music and dance from around the world. |
Trying foods from different cultures.
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Learning about famous people from different backgrounds. History |
Learning about key historical events and their impact on today’s world. History |
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Learning about their own family traditions. KUW |
Recognising that families and homes can be different. KUW |
Understanding how different cultures celebrate special occasions. RE |
Exploring British values (democracy, rule of law, liberty, respect, and tolerance). |
Additional Elements
To reinforce the SMSC curriculum, the following activities should be embedded throughout Nursery to Year 2:
- Assemblies – Weekly themes linked to SMSC (e.g., kindness, responsibility, celebrating differences).
- Storytime Choices – Books that support moral, social, and cultural learning.
- Circle Time & PSHE – Discussions on friendship, emotions, and problem-solving.
- Play Leaders & School Council – Encouraging leadership and responsibility.
- Community Links – Visiting local places (e.g., park, shops, fire station, mosque, church) and inviting community members to speak (foodbank, drama groups, local religious groups).
- Celebrating British Values – Through activities such as voting for class decisions and learning about respect and fairness.