Personal Development at The Grove: Overview

At the Grove, Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) development is not taught as a standalone lesson, rather it forms part of the wider curriculum and is integrated into school life through all subjects, assemblies, topics and whole school events.

The school holds  The Young Citizens Silver Award for the provision in pupil’s Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development.

 

As part of the SMSC curriculum pupils will explore:

  • Beliefs, faiths, feelings and values 
  • Learning about themselves, others and the world around them.
  • Volunteering and participating within the local community.
  • An understanding that people may hold different views about what is right and wrong, while recognising that everyone living in England is subject to the law. 
  • Moral, ethical and topical issues
  • Democracy and debating skills
  • The role of law and the justice system in our society 
  • Britain’s parliamentary system
  • Understanding, accepting, respecting and celebrating diversity.
  • The school’s SEARCH values, which are explored and celebrated through SEARCH assemblies.

The Grove promotes the Fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

 

Collective Worship is an important part of the school day at The Grove through class and department assemblies.

The aims and objectives of collective worship at The Grove are to:

  • develop a sense of community and shared values.
  • Encourage reflection and spiritual awareness. 
  • Reinforce the school’s SEARCH values and ethos.
  • Provide opportunities for pupils to consider spiritual, religious, moral and cultural issues and reflect on their own experiences and beliefs. 
  • Reflect on the significance of important historical, contemporary and religious events.
  • Promote the Fundamental British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance.
  • Celebrate and recognise pupils’ achievements.

Pupil Voice

The Grove has a strong School Council, with representatives from every class. The council meets every half term to discuss ideas, share pupil voice and make suggestions to support school improvement. 

Intent and Overview for SMSC 2024-25

SMSC, FBV and Whole School Events Calendar 2025_26

 

Click the link to read about how we promote Life in Modern Britain

 

Click the link to read the statement on promoting British Values as part of SMSC