SMSC  

At  Fulwood  Academy  our  values  are:  ‘Aim  High;  Work  Hard;  Be  Nice;  No  Excuses’.  These  exemplify  our  attitude  and  

approach   to   the   importance   of   the   development   of   all   aspects   of   SMSC   (Social,   moral,   Spiritual   and   Cultural  

awareness).  We  champion  and  firmly  believe  in  a  holistic  education,  experience  and  curriculum.  We  recognise  that  

the  development  of  pupils,  spiritually,  morally,  socially  and  culturally  plays  a  significant  part  not  only  in  their  ability  

to   learn  and  achieve  but   in   their  ability   to  relate   fully   to  and  have  the  ability   to  access  the  world  they   live   in.  The  

wide  range  of  extra-­‐curricular  activities  in  which  all  KS3  pupils  participate  on  a  Wednesday  afternoon  allows  pupils  to  

develop  communication  skills,  team  spirit  and  a  sense  of  responsibility.  

 

We  aim  to  provide  an  education  that  provides  children  with  opportunities  to  explore  and  develop  their  own  values,  

whilst   recognising  that   those  of  others  may  differ.  Our  curriculum  caters   for  all  of  our  students’  needs,  and  offers  

them   a   variety   of   academic   and   pathways  which  will   enable   them   to   realise   their   full   potential.   Beliefs,   spiritual  

awareness,   high   standards   of   personal   behaviour   including   a   positive   caring   attitude   towards   other   people,   an  

understanding   of   their   social   and   cultural   traditions   and   an   appreciation   of   the   diversity   and   richness   of   other  

cultures  are  all  critical  skills  and  dispositions  that  we  nurture,  encourage  and  develop  through  our  subjects  and  wider  

curriculum.  Our  Personal  Development  Curriculum,  delivered  twice  weekly   in  form  time,  helps  students  to  explore  

the   issues   facing   themselves,   their   communities  and  global  communities,  as  well  as  giving   the,   the  opportunity   to  

learn  more  about  themselves,  their  development  and  keeping  themselves  safe.  

   

 

 

 

 

 

Through  a  variety  of  assemblies  and  events  in  school  we  celebrate,  respect  and  explore  the  different  faiths  of  the  

school.  Last  term  we  celebrated  Diwali  with  year  7,  8  and  9  learning  about,  and  creating  their  own,  rangoli  patterns  

and  lanterns.  

   

Events  such  as  the  English  Department’s  Narnia  Day  aim  to  stimulate  and  enthuse  pupils  with  a  love  of  Literature  

and  DEAR  time  (Drop  Everything  and  Read)  allows  pupils  daily  to  indulge  in  twenty  minutes  with  their  favourite  

book.  

Throughout  the  year  the  House  system  plays  a  huge  role  in  developing  SMSC  awareness;  each  house  chooses  a  

charity  to  raise  money  for,  and  each  house  has  three  house  banquets  each  year-­‐  a  chance  to  feast,  celebrate  and  

enjoy  a  unique  dining  experience  with  form  tutors  and  Head  of  House.    

 

Our  annual  talent  show,  Fulwood’s  Got  Talent,  is  a  highlight  of  the  school  calendar,  and  every  year  we  are  

astonished  and  proud  of  the  talent,  confidence  and  teamwork  that  our  young  people,  in  every  year  group,    display.  

 

   

   British  Values    

     The  DfE  have  recently  reinforced  the  need  “to  create  and  enforce  a  clear  and  rigorous  expectation  on  all  schools  to  promote  the  fundamental  British  values  of  democracy,  the  rule  of  law,  individual  liberty  and  mutual  respect  and  tolerance  of  those  with  different  faiths  and  beliefs.”  At  Fulwood  Academy  these  values  are  reinforced  regularly  and  in  the  following  ways:    Democracy  Democracy  is  prominent  within   the  school.  Pupils  have  the  opportunity  to  have  their   voices  heard   through  our   Student  Council   and   student  voice  questionnaires,  and  vote  for  their  choice  of  form  representatives,  as  well  as  winners  of  events  such  as  Fulwood’s  Got  Talent.  Our  very  own  version  of  the  Tower  of  London’s  Poppy  display  helped  pupils  to  understand  and  explore  their  feelings  about  those  who  have  fallen  fighting  for  Democracy  and  Liberty  throughout  the  world.                                            

         The  Rule  of  Law  The   importance   of   Laws,   whether   they   be   those   that   govern   the   class,   the   school,   or   the   country,   are  consistently   reinforced   throughout   regular   school   days,   as   well   as   when   dealing   with   behaviour   and  through   school   assemblies.   Pupils   are   taught   the   value   and   reasons   behind   laws,   that   they   govern   and  protect   us,   the   responsibilities   that   this   involves   and   the   consequences  when   laws   are   broken.   Visits   from  authorities  such  as  the  Police  help  reinforce  this  message.                                    

   Individual  Liberty  Within  school,  pupils  are  actively  encouraged  to  make  choices,  knowing  that  they  are  in  a  safe  and  supportive  environment.   As   a   school   we   educate   and   provide   boundaries   for   young   pupils   to   make   choices   safety,  through   of   provision   of   a   safe   environment   and  empowering   education.     Pupils   are   encouraged   to   know,  understand   and   exercise   their  rights   and   personal   freedoms   and   advised   how   to   exercise   these   safely,   for  example   through   our   Personal   Development   Curriculum   and   RE   lessons.     Whether   it   is   through   choice   of  activity   in   takeaway   homework   or   their   choice   of   which   one   of   our   numerous   extra-­‐curricular   clubs   and  opportunities  they  participate  in,  pupils  are  given  the  freedom  to  make  choices      

           Mutual  Respect  Part  of  our   school  ethos  and  behaviour  policy  has  revolved  around  Core  Values  such  as  ‘Be  Nice’,  and  this   is  reiterated  through   our   classroom   and   learning   rules,   as   well   as   our   behaviour  policy.  Students  demonstrate  this   through   their   behaviour    within   school   and  outside   school,   taking   part   in   community  work   and   visits   to  local  care  homes.  We  also  have  introduced  the  confidential  Sharp  system  by  which  pupils  are  able  to  notify  us  of  any  incidents  of  bullying.    

       Tolerance  of  those  of  Different  Faiths  and  Beliefs  This   is   achieved  through   enhancing   pupils’   understanding   of   their   place   in   a   culturally  diverse     society     and    by     giving     them     opportunities     to     experience     such     diversity.  A  programme  of  assemblies  and  events,  such  as  our  Diwali  events  where  KS3  pupils   learnt  to  make  Rangoli  patterns  and  lanterns  whilst   learning  about  the  principles  underpinning  Diwali,  celebrate  cultural  diversity  and  are  supported   by   learning   in   RE.   Members  of  different   faiths   or   religions   are   encouraged   to   share   their   knowledge   to   enhance   learning   within   classes  and   the   school.