At East Morton CE Primary, our moto ‘Everyone, Every Chance, Everyday’ exemplifies our attitude and approach to the important of the development of all aspects of SMSC. We believe that a broad and balanced curriculum can support all our children in being ‘respectful global citizens’.
We are delighted to have achieved the GOLD SMSC award for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development at East Morton Primary.
Our verifier commented “Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, cultural understanding is developed very effectively, so that pupils have a clear understanding that they belong to a tolerant, multicultural and multi-faith society.
British Values
At East Morton CE Primary School we have a focus on Christian values, all of which link to the British values. We value the different backgrounds and faiths of all our pupils and families and we undertake a variety of activities in school to celebrate these. The five British Values are The Rule of Law, Democracy, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and Tolerance for those of different faiths and beliefs.
British Values are promoted in all aspects of school life, however they are taught and linked to in weekly P4C lessons.
How our Christian Values link with British Values
Our Christian Values underpin the ethos of our school, and we believe that they are fully interwoven with British Values. The table below shows how we have aligned both sets of values in order to embed them into school life and the curriculum.
REAL TIME
Every week, we set aside special time for R.E.A.L. Time. This is a chance for our children to Reflect, Express, Ask and Listen.
This dedicated time helps children to think deeply, share their ideas, listen to others, and learn about the wider world.
Why Real Time Matters:
R.E.A.L. Time is part of our PSHE curriculum and supports SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) development and British Values.
It helps children to:
- Develop a strong sense of identity and belonging
- Show respect and tolerance for others
- Think critically and reflectively
- Engage positively with society
What does R.E.A.L. stand for?
- Reflect – Thinking about our learning, choices, and feelings
- Express – Sharing our thoughts, ideas, and questions
- Ask – Being curious and exploring new ideas
- Listen – Respecting and valuing the views of others
The Four R.E.A.L. Strands
Real Debate
Children explore age-appropriate topics through discussion and debate.
- Builds reasoning and critical thinking
- Encourages respect for different viewpoints
- Supports self-regulation and metacognition (thinking about thinking)
For example: “Should animals live in zoos?”
Real Life
Children discuss real scenarios that may happen in school, in the playground, or in everyday life.
- Helps develop problem-solving skills
- Builds empathy and understanding of others
- Links to PSHE lessons and class issues
Example: “What should you do if you see someone left out at playtime?”
Real News
Using resources like Picture News and Newsround, children explore current events in a safe, age-appropriate way.
- Develops curiosity about the wider world
- Encourages understanding of British Values
- Promotes respectful discussion of important issues
Example: “Why do people vote in elections?”
Real Story
Children engage with carefully chosen texts and stories.
- Builds comprehension and questioning skills
- Encourages empathy and imagination
- Provides a springboard for rich discussion
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