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British Values in Schools: Understanding Their Importance

In the UK, schools are expected to promote and embody British values, which include democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty,...

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A pupil’s perspective: The importance of my SMSC development

(A fictional summary from a pupil’s perspective.) As a pupil, I have come to understand the importance of SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social...

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The Benefits of SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) Training for Teachers

SMSC development is a crucial aspect of a pupil's education, and is essential for their overall well-being and future success. As a...

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OFSTED and the Definition of Personal Development

OFSTED, the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, is the independent inspectorate for schools and other...

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The Benefits of Visually Mapping SMSC Provision in a School

SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) development is a crucial aspect of a pupil's education. It helps to develop their values,...

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How Ofsted judges personal development in schools

Ofsted, the regulatory body for schools in England, places a significant emphasis on personal development as a key aspect of education....

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OFSTED and the Definition of SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) Development

OFSTED, the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, is the independent inspectorate for schools and other...

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Personal development coordinators and their key responsibilities in schools

A personal development coordinator plays a critical role in promoting students' growth and wellbeing in schools. This individual is...

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How teachers can adapt lessons to include SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development)

Here are some ways teachers can adapt their lessons to include SMSC: Encourage critical thinking: Encourage students to think critically...

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Capturing evidence of SMSC in schools: Benefits and importance

SMSC refers to the development of a child's values, beliefs, attitudes, and sense of identity and belonging. It is an integral part of...

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Auditing SMSC provision in a special school

Special schools can use an audit tool like the GridMaker to capture evidence of SMSC across all areas.

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What does outstanding SMSC in primary schools look like

This is what the 2019 Ofsted framework says about outstanding SMSC provision in primary schools.

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Creating a school SMSC checklist and audit

Use this checklist to audit your school's effectiveness in promoting SMSC and to evidence the Ofsted personal development judgement.

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The new ‘personal development’ judgement in the 2019 Ofsted education inspection framework

This article looks at the criteria for the new ‘personal development’ judgement in the 2019 Ofsted education inspection framework.

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How schools can audit the new personal development judgment and gather evidence

With the 2019 Ofsted inspection framework, schools are now judged on how well they provide for pupils’ personal development. This...

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