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SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>Introduction<\/a>
\nMayfield Core Values<\/a>
\nHearing Support Unit<\/a>
\nHow is SMSC Taught at Mayfield?<\/a>
\nReligious Education<\/a>
\nPersonal, Social and Health Education<\/a>
\nAssemblies<\/a>
\nOther Areas of School Life<\/a>
\nExtra Curricular Activities\/Clubs<\/a>
\nSchool Council<\/a>
\nPeer Mediation<\/a>
\nEnglish as an Additional Language (EAL)<\/a>
\nBritish Values<\/a>
\nParental Involvement and Community Links<\/a><\/p>\n

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Introduction<\/b><\/p>\n

Mayfield Primary School is committed to supporting all pupils\u2019 spiritual, moral, social and cultural development (SMSC). Our School Ethos<\/strong><\/a> is: Everyone is welcome; Our diversity enriches us all; We all do our best for ourselves and for each other.<\/p>\n

Pupils are welcomed from all over the world \u2013 in June 2022 we estimated that our pupils spoke 40 different languages at home. \u00a0This creates a rich and vibrant atmosphere throughout the school and offers the opportunity to introduce all pupils and parents to a range of languages and cultures.<\/p>\n

\"kindness<\/a>Mayfield Core Values<\/b><\/span> are well-known and understood by all the children. Each half-term focuses on a new core value. \u00a0These are woven into the curriculum and children are rewarded for demonstrating how they bring these values into their school and social life. \u00a0You can read more about our core values here: Mayfield Core Values<\/a>
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Our diversity is also reflected in the close relationship with the Deaf Support Centre<\/a><\/b><\/span> within the school. \u00a0This means that all the children learn basic sign language. In reception they learn how to sign the alphabet, sign the phonemes, sign the phonetic rhymes and links are also made with our maths curriculum. \u00a0This continues to be added to as they progress throughout the school. We all benefit and this enriches our very special Mayfield community. \u00a0There is more information about the Deaf Support Centre here: Deaf Support Centre<\/strong><\/a>
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How is\u00a0SMSC Taught at Mayfield?<\/b><\/strong><\/span>
\nSMSC is not taught as a separate subject as it involves every part of Mayfield life but there are certain areas where it is more apparent. \u00a0For example in RE, PSHE and in assembles.<\/p>\n

In Religious Education<\/strong><\/b><\/span> (RE) lessons are usually structured around what we call \u2018Big Questions\u2019 or sometimes \u2018Ultimate Questions\u2019 that often have moral, spiritual or cultural topics. \"Y5<\/a> For example Why is God important to Jewish people? \u00a0What is most important to you and why? \u00a0 What does it mean to be a \u2018good\u2019 person? \u00a0Time is devoted to allowing children to reflect on these and enter into discussion with their peers about them. \u00a0We always emphasise the fact that there are no wrong answers and everyone\u2019s contributions are valid. \u00a0Some of our topics in RE, called \u2018Enquiries\u2019 are based around a particular religion or belief system (eg Humanism) or aspect of that religion and involve learning about a culture that is unfamiliar to most of the children, for example celebrating festivals such as Shabbat and Pesach,\u00a0 or learning about worship in a mosque. \u00a0Where possible we arrange for children to visit places of worship such as local churches, the Gurdwara or Buddhist centre. \u00a0Often visitors are invited in to school, for example to answer children\u2019s questions, share artefacts and cook special foods. Children are encouraged to share things from their own culture in lessons where relevant. \u00a0For example bringing in artefacts and photos and explaining ideas and teachings from their own religion. \u00a0Children are also encouraged to compare religions and find any similarities that exist.<\/p>\n

Our RE page gives more details of RE at Mayfield: RE<\/strong><\/a>
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\"\"<\/a>The Personal, Social and Health Education<\/b><\/strong><\/span> (PSHE) curriculum aims to equip children with the necessary knowledge and life skills that underlie all aspects of everyday life. \u00a0It will therefore include all areas of SMSC but especially the social and moral issues.\u00a0 Several of the displays around the school focus on PSHE themes.\u00a0 Every year the children also contribute to class contracts or charters that reflect the Core Values.\u00a0 This link will take you to our PSHE page: PSHE<\/strong><\/a>
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<\/b>\"Harvest<\/a>Assemblies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On Mondays<\/em> we have a recorded, online assembly for the whole school.\u00a0 We celebrate the children\u2019s achievements with Headteacher awards and core value certificates. These are awarded to children who have demonstrated great examples of the core values or who have produced an excellent example of a piece of work or activity. Achievements outside school are also celebrated such as by sports teams, the school choir or individuals\u2019 music grades or judo belts etc.\u00a0 Also in Monday assemblies we ask \u2018Big Questions\u2019 linked to the \u2018Thinking Scientifically\u2019 part of our curriculum.<\/p>\n

Wednesdays\u2019<\/em> assemblies are a blend of online and in-person. Everyone takes part in Mindfulness activities and considers Philosophical questions called \u2018Thunks\u2019. In these assemblies children also learn about Religious Festivals, World Issues and other well-bring strategies for their Personal Development.<\/p>\n

Fridays<\/em>\u2019 Key Stage assemblies also focus on our Core Values.\u00a0 We sign and sing together, often inviting members of the choir, orchestra or signing choir to join us.<\/p>\n

On Tuesdays and Thursdays assemblies are held in classes or Year groups and focus on the Core Values and Personal Development.<\/p>\n

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Other Areas of School Life<\/span>
\n<\/b>There are even more areas of school life where it is not so obvious and yet it underpins everything we do. \u00a0For example: the international food evening, the Bake Off, World Book Day, Type Onsie Day to raise money for a diabetes charity and support Type 1 children at Mayfield, summer picnic , sports day, the end of year art exhibition, visiting actors, authors and scientists.\u00a0 All of these contribute to our children\u2019s education and their spiritual, moral, social and cultural experience.
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Extra-Curricular Activities\/Clubs<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/b>These are an important part of Mayfield and add to the sense of community. Some clubs are run by members of staff, some by outside agencies and some by the children themselves. They run before, during and after school and are available to all pupils. For more information read THIS<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0section on the website.
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\nThe School Council<\/span>
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This is made up of children elected from each class by the pupils themselves. Its purpose is to discuss and gather the opinions of all pupils. \u00a0They meet at least half-termly. \u00a0Examples of the school council\u2019s work include the aiding the PTA with selecting equipment pupils would like to play with at break times, fund-raising for particular charities the pupils are inspired by, sharing pupil voice to SLT and delivering follow-up assemblies to the whole school. \u00a0The councillors have collected and fed back information to the school caterers with regard to school lunches and taken part in staff recruitment.\u00a0 You can find out more about our School Council on their page: School Council<\/strong><\/a>
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Peer Mediation
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/b>When children have social and friendship issues they can choose to go and find a Peer Mediator to help talk through the problem.\u00a0 Sometimes teachers may refer children to go to Peer Mediation.<\/p>\n

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English as an Additional Language (EAL)<\/strong><\/b><\/span>
\nThe work of our two dedicated EAL teaching assistants support children and their families on a daily basis.\u00a0 They have a major contribution to SMSC at Mayfield.\u00a0 They work with both newly arrived pupils and bilingual\/multilingual children who have been at Mayfield from reception. EAL children are individually assessed and then supported according to their specific EAL needs.\u00a0 The type of help offered includes: welcoming and settling new children, creating, sourcing and tailoring resources for individual children and supporting in small intervention groups and 1:1.\u00a0 Here is a list of just some of the activities which have been organised by our EAL teaching assistants:<\/p>\n

Reception Induction Days\u00a0<\/strong>– Available to talk to parents.
\nInternational Parents Drop-in Sessions<\/strong>\u00a0– Wednesday mornings at 9-930am – An opportunity for International parents and carers to ask any questions about life in Cambridge and at Mayfield. Also an opportunity to discuss how their children settling in.
\nInternational Clubs\u00a0<\/strong>– at lunchtime the different clubs are run to encourage all pupils to gain confidence and international pupils to integrate into the school community.
\nMayfield Food Festival<\/strong>\u00a0– once a year the school hold a bring-and-share evening.\u00a0 Families are encouraged to bring a favourite\/national dish.
\nInternational Cookery Master Class<\/strong> – open to all parents and staff.\u00a0 Occasional classes so far have included Thai, Bengali and middle-eastern dishes.
\nSummer Fayre<\/strong> – Bengali food stall
\nResources <\/b>– there are dedicated resources available for all EAL children which parents can access.\u00a0 There are also a lot of language books around school.
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British Values<\/strong><\/b><\/span>
\nThis is a recent addition to the \u2018Social\u2019 definition of SMSC. \u00a0It includes democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance. \u00a0At Mayfield we already have our Core Values so the British Values help to reinforce and extend the importance of these.<\/p>\n

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Examples of democracy<\/span> in action at Mayfield include:
\n\u2022 School Council
\n\u2022 The Children\u2019s Charter, initiated by School council
\n\u2022 House captains and Sports Leaders
\n\u2022 Class Rules
\n\u2022 Importance of rules in P.E.
\n\u2022 Pupil voice eg. Naming the reading tree house through democratic process
\n\u2022 Turn taking and freedom of choice
\n\u2022 Personal Responsibility
\n\u2022 Parent Representatives and Parent Council
\n\u2022 Human Rights and Rights of the Child (eg.in RE)
\n\u2022 Current Affairs discussions and debates
\n\u2022 Visits from local councillors and MP<\/p>\n

\"Police\"<\/a>Examples of the rule of law<\/span>:
\n\u2022 School Ethos
\n\u2022 Core Values
\n\u2022 School Rules
\n\u2022 Class Rules
\n\u2022 Children\u2019s charter
\n\u2022 Behaviour expectations e.g. class \/ playground \/ swimming
\n\u2022 PSHE \u2013 debates
\n\u2022 Core Values
\n\u2022 School Council
\n\u2022 Road safety \/ Cycling proficiency
\n\u2022 Visits from local police
\n\u2022 Promote individual responsibility through reflection, discussion and core values
\n\u2022 Anti-bullying policy \u2013 version written by the children<\/p>\n

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Individual liberty<\/span> – freedom to choose and hold own faiths and beliefs:
\n\u2022 Embrace diversity
\n\u2022 Teach about a number of faiths
\n\u2022 Celebrate various faith days throughout the year
\n\u2022 Strong teaching of tolerance
\n\u2022 Core values teach acceptance and respect
\n\u2022 Allowed to wear some religious clothing \/ days off for religious days
\n\u2022 Children, parents and families are encouraged to participate and contribute to religious festivals (e.g.nativity)
\n\u2022 Children are encouraged to participate in SRE
\n\u2022 Assemblies \/ celebrations
\n\u2022 Core values
\n\u2022 Celebrate + call upon children to share aspects of their faith
\n\u2022 Encouraging debate
\n\u2022 Autonomy \u2013 making choices and personal responsibility
\n\u2022 Golden time
\n\u2022 Show and tell<\/p>\n

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Examples of and opportunities for mutual respect<\/span> – acceptance, tolerance, combatting discrimination:
\n\u2022 Core Values \u2013 modelling respect from all adults \u2192 children \u2192 parents \u2192 adults
\n\u2022 Ethos \u2013 \u201cEveryone is welcome\u201d
\n\u2022 Certificates for achievements and core values
\n\u2022 RE Lessons \u2013 acceptance \/ understanding \/ empathy
\n\u2022 Anti- bullying policy \u2013 version written by the children\u00a0\"\"<\/a>\u2022 Anti – discrimination and gender equality taught to and discussed with children eg. In RE, History and PSHE
\n\u2022 Role models and Inspirational people e.g. Y1 \u2013 We are scientists, focussed on different and widely ranged role models. Year 5:- inspirational people studied in RE
\n\u2022 PSHE curriculum and class assembly discussions
\n\u2022 School rules
\n\u2022 PE \/ Sport clubs at lunchtime and after schools
\n\u2022 Show and Tell
\n\u2022 \u00a0EAL work by dedicated teaching assistants
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Parental Involvement and Community Links<\/b><\/span><\/strong>
\nWe welcome parental involvement in school life and encourage it in lots of different ways. (See list below). There are meetings that you will be specifically invited to about your child\u2019s progress and education but there are many different informal ways of supporting the school and the children through things that interest you. The children benefit greatly from seeing your interest and support not only in their education but the school\u2019s activities, community events and extra \u2013curricular programmes. Many parents run clubs or volunteer in school. Everyone has something to offer. Everyone is welcome!<\/p>\n

Mayfield is at the centre of a community which benefits both the pupils and the local people. We welcome contributions from our local community and contribute to it as well. Here is just a selection of examples of how we involve parents, children and locals:<\/p>\n