Provision for the spiritual development of pupils includes developing their:
- ability to be reflective about their own beliefs (religious or otherwise) and perspective on life
- knowledge of, and respect for, different people’s faiths, feelings and values
- sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them
- use of imagination and creativity in their learning
- willingness to reflect on their experiences.
Our provision includes:
- Whole school Ethos
- Mindfulness approach, meditation & Relaxation- Chime time.
- Collective worship.
- Links with Aston Church and Birmingham City Mission.
- RE Curriculum
- PSHE curriculum; Being Me in My world, Celebrating Difference, Healthy Me, Dreams and Goals, Relationships, Changing Me
- Learning walls/curriculum displays.
- Educational visits to places of worship.
- Mental Health Awarenss Weeks.
- Wellbeing Champions
- Celebration of key festivals.
- Rights Respecting School Award
Provision for the moral development of pupils includes developing their:
- ability to recognise the difference between right and wrong and to readily apply this understanding in their own lives, and to recognise legal boundaries and, in doing so, respect the civil and criminal law of England
- understanding of the consequences of their behaviour and actions
- interest in investigating and offering reasoned views about moral and ethical issues and ability to understand and appreciate the viewpoints of others on these issues.
Our provision includes:
- School ethos- ‘Do the Right Thing’
- Clear and effective behaviour policy.
- School house teams
- Reward system
- Restorative Approach
- Playleaders
- House Captains/librarians etc.
- PSHE curriculum; Being Me In My World, Celebrating Difference, Healthy Me, Dreams and Goals, Relationships, Changing Me
- Behaviour of pupils off site.
- Charity fundraising.
- Reflection sessions
- Partnership with the police and fire brigade. PREVENT and Knife Crime curriculum
- E-Safety teaching
- Rights Respecting School Award
- Debate Club & Ambassador Team
- RHSE
- Women’s Aid sessions for Parents and Year 6
- Anti Bullying Policy
- Anti Bullying week.
- Celebrating Differences weeks eg Dyslexia, ASD,
- Children In Need, Comic Relief, Harvest Collection & Donation to the Food bank.
- Eco-Club
- Black History Month
- Safety Weeks- Sun, Water, Cycling
Provision for the social development of pupils includes developing their:
- use of a range of social skills in different contexts, for example working and socialising with other pupils, including those from different religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
- willingness to participate in a variety of communities and social settings, including by volunteering, cooperating well with others and being able to resolve conflicts effectively
- acceptance of and engagement with the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. They will develop and demonstrate skills and attitudes that will allow them to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain.
Our provision includes:
- Collaboration with Free at Last.
- Community Litter Pick
- Community Tree Planting
- Choir.
- Parent Workshops & Coffee Mornings
- Educational visits.
- Sports competitions.
- Collaboration with Aston Villa Foundation- Community boxes distributed to vulnerable families.
- Visitors to school.
- School leadership team.
- Parent Volunteers
- PSHE curriculum; Being Me in My world, Celebrating Difference, Healthy Me, Dreams and Goals, Relationships, Changing Me- Each lesson has a social element to it. (Connect Me)
- Women’s Aid sessions for Parents
- R & R curriculum and focused intervention
- Social Skills interventions
- Playground Pals
- Wellbeing Champions
- Stimulating Play equipment on the playground
Provision for the cultural development of pupils includes developing their:
- understanding and appreciation of the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped their own heritage and that of others
- understanding and appreciation of the range of different cultures in the school and further afield as an essential element of their preparation for life in modern Britain
- ability to recognise, and value, the things we share in common across cultural, religious, ethnic and socio-economic communities
- knowledge of Britain’s democratic parliamentary system and its central role in shaping our history and values, and in continuing to develop Britain
- willingness to participate in and respond positively to artistic, musical, sporting and cultural opportunities
- interest in exploring, improving understanding of and showing respect for different faiths and cultural diversity and the extent to which they understand, accept and respect diversity. This is shown by their respect and attitudes towards different religious, ethnic and socio-economic groups in the local, national and global communities.
Our provision includes:
- School ethos.
- Educational visits to places of worship, galleries, libraries etc.
- RE teaching.
- Choir performances
- Charity fundraising focus. E.g. Children in Need, Comic Relief
- Harvest festival
- Black History Month
- Debate Club
- Celebration of Eid, Diwali.
- School Council
- Eco-Council
- School Ambassadors
- British Values
- Artist in residence
- Ambitious highly regarded broad and balanced curriculum with value placed on all subject areas.
- After school clubs.
