Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural
• The Whyteleafe Wheel of learning is embedded in every classroom.
• Whyteleafe Wider Work books in each classroom which reflect the wider curriculum.
• Sapphire gems displayed in every classroom and reflected in the blue ties that are rewarded during KS1 and KS2 celebration assemblies.
• Weekly assemblies to reflect the Whyteleafe Wheel of learning and promoting British Values.
• Using real life contexts for learning: real vegetables at harvest time, making bread and eating it.
• Themes such as road-safety, anti-bullying, racism, kindness, relationships addressed throughout the year and are incidental when the need arises.
• Learning about the differences between us, our families, abilities, beliefs and celebrations.
• Valuing everybody equally, celebrating events from a range of different cultures. Visits from family members to share how they celebrate at home.
• Church visits for Christmas and Easter and having an annual Harvest celebration and Christmas celebration at school.
• Celebrating multi-faith festivals and special days through music, art, visits from parents.
• Pupil leadership/Sports leaders/Digital Leaders being excellent role models in our school
• From Year 2, children can be elected to join the School Council, where they can represent the opinions of their peers to staff, and report back on important developments.
• Charity events and fundraising organised by the school council.
• Talking and learning about the people who are special to them at home and outside their home.
• Classroom environments allow for children to use their imagination and creativity through outdoor/indoor provision including forest school and outdoor area with chickens.
• The Thrive room which is timetabled by Thrive practitioner allows for children to have indoor provision to use their imagination and express their emotions in a supportive way.
• Whyteleafe’s class expectations, rewards and sanctions in each classroom. Understanding the difference between right and wrong.
• Children have a worry monster in every classroom where children are encouraged to put their worries inside and the teacher responds to these (relates to Thrive actions plans)
• Year 5 & 6 residential trips that encourages taking risks, encouraging motivation and being independent.
• Links with the local community, rotary ambassadors and also linking with local charities and events.
