--- title: "SMSC, British Values & Cultural Capital" url: "https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/smsc-british-values-cultural-captial" school: "The Meadows School" --- [![The Meadows School](https://files.schudio.com/the-meadows-sports-college/images/logo/logo(1).png)](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/) - - [X](https://twitter.com/TheMeadowsTMS) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYG4XlfiMDaxN2O6TgWEBg/) A− A+ - [Term Dates](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/termdates) - [Contact us](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/contact) - - [Home](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/) - [Our School](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/about-us) - [Information](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/information) - [News](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/news) - [Careers](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/careers) - [Curriculum and Teaching](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/curriculum-overview) - [Families](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/families) - [Staff Area](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/staff) - [Contact Us](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/contact) # SMSC, British Values & Cultural Capital ![](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/images/images/Meadows_Logo_1.png) **SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development), British Values, and Cultural Capital** At The Meadows School, SMSC, British Values, and Cultural Capital are at the heart of our curriculum. We ensure that every learner — regardless of need or starting point — has access to experiences that are **personalised, purposeful, and inclusive**, supporting them to become confident, resilient, and well-prepared for life beyond school. **SMSC at The Meadows** - **Spiritual**: Opportunities for reflection, self-awareness, and curiosity about the world. - **Moral**: Learning about right and wrong, fairness, respect, and empathy. - **Social**: Building relationships through structured play, peer support, collaboration, and community engagement. - **Cultural**: Exploring stories, art, RE, music, and celebration days from a wide range of backgrounds and traditions. **British Values** We actively promote the fundamental **British Values** of: - **Democracy** – pupils are encouraged to share their views, make choices, and participate in pupil voice activities such as school council. - **Rule of Law** – understanding the importance of rules and routines to keep everyone safe and respected. - **Individual Liberty** – supporting pupils to make safe, informed choices, develop independence, and build confidence in their identity. - **Mutual Respect** – valuing themselves and others, encouraging kindness, respect, and cooperation. - **Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs** – exploring cultural and religious traditions through RE, celebration days, visitors, and community links. These values are woven into everyday routines, lessons, and enrichment opportunities, and are taught in ways that are meaningful and accessible to our learners. **Cultural Capital** We build learners’ **cultural capital** by providing experiences that broaden horizons, deepen knowledge, and develop curiosity. This includes: - Visits to local places of interest and community engagement. - Opportunities to work with visitors and outside groups. - Themed events, arts, and sensory experiences. - Celebrating diversity and inclusion in developmentally appropriate ways. **Our Aim** Through SMSC, British Values, and Cultural Capital, we help pupils to: - Develop curiosity and appreciation of diversity. - Gain the confidence and resilience to engage in new experiences. - Build the knowledge and skills they need to thrive now and in adult life. ![](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/images/images/SMSC.png) **Further Information:** - **[SMSC at the Meadows School](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/files/documents/new-curriculum/SMSC_at_The_Meadows_v3.pdf)** ### Curriculum and Teaching - [Curriculum Overview](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/curriculum-overview) - [Pathway Overview](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/pathway-overview) - [Curriculum Bubbles Overview](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/curriculum-bubbles-overview) - [PHSE and RSHE](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/pshe-rhse) - [Religious Education](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/religious-education-re) - [Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA)](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/rights-respecting-schools-award-rrsa) - [SMSC, British Values & Cultural Capital](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/smsc-british-values-cultural-captial) - [Phonics and Reading](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/phonics-reading) - [Achievement at the Meadows](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/achievement-at-the-meadows) - [Continuing Professional Development (CPD)](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/continuing-professional-development) - [Multi Agency Collaboration](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/multi-agency-collaboration) - [Supporting Learning for Pupils Unable to Attend School](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/supporting-learning-for-pupils-unable-to-attend-school) - [Equality and Protected Characteristics](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/curriculumandteaching/equality-protected-characteristics) ### Useful Links - [Sandwell MBC](http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/) - [Special Educational Needs Magazine](http://www.senmagazine.co.uk/) - [Special Educational Needs Resources (TES)](https://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resources-hub/special-educational-needs/) - [Hft – Supporting people with learning disabilities and their families](http://www.hft.org.uk/) - [Educate Against Hate](http://www.educateagainsthate.com/) - [Prevent Duty](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protecting-children-from-radicalisation-the-prevent-duty) ### Contact Us **The Meadows School** Dudley Road East Oldbury Sandwell B69 3BU Tel: 0121 569 7080 School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.themeadows.sandwell.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) - [X](https://twitter.com/TheMeadowsTMS) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYG4XlfiMDaxN2O6TgWEBg/) © Copyright 2016–2026 The Meadows School. 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