Author: Jenny Stewart

Development of SMSC
Celebration of cultural events
Diversity weeks—ableism, refugees, current affairs*
Reading strategy—progression in literature that includes cultural diversity*
British Values— assemblies and weekly circle times (Votes for Schools scheme of learning)*
Faith leaders and outreach with religious organisations (termly)
Curriculum focus on lived experiences of other cultures, through geography and history enquiries
Assessment/Evidence of impact:
Class scrapbooks
Lesson visits and pupil conferencing
Governor monitoring (Healthy Thinkers)
Learning journals and weekly learning reviews
Reading deep dives

Community Partnerships instil a sense of belonging and understanding of our place in the world
Community outreach programme:
YR: Teignbridge House Y1 and 2: Rowcroft Hospice
Y3: Teignmouth Community Food Larder Y4:Fairtrade Y5: Mind
Y6: Teignbridge House Penpal Project
Community engagement
Harvest Remembrance Service Carols on the Green
Community Tree Planting Parish News Regatta
Parent outreach:
Art exhibition Sports Days Community Lunch
Parent support: Maths lesson visits, reading

RSHE Curriculum
Physical Health
Mental Wellbeing,
Economic Understanding
Personal Safety
Weekly safeguarding circle time schedule*
Weekly wellbeing group
Summer term curriculum enquiry
Visits from police, fire service, NHS, NSPCC
Assessment/Evidence of impact:
Half termly assessments to check understanding
Pupil surveys
Classroom scrapbooks capturing pupil voice
Governor monitoring*

Personal Development Strategy
Shaldon Primary School 2023-24
Our vision is that by the end of primary school, all of our children will be:
Healthy Thinkers Caring Citizens
Courageous Advocates Successful Learners
Knowledgeable Participants Confident Individuals

Wider opportunities are provided for all pupils, especially those who may be disadvantaged
Forest School Residentials
Youth Speaks public speaking and oracy training
Football teams Swimming gala Sports Clubs
First Aid training for all pupils Drama clubs
Planetarium and theatre experiences School Council
Library visits Curriculum enrichment—trips and visitors*
Lunch time activities built around interests of those with poor attendance or those who are disadvantaged: Coding, Lego, Art, Singing, Craft
Assessment/Evidence of impact:
Curriculum enrichment annual schedule*
Parent surveys

Our Positive Relationships and Behaviour Policy is applied consistently and reflects the ethos and values of our school
Golden rules linked to our character values
Weekly meetings and on-going training for teaching staff
Weekly awards and prizes linked to character values
Character Award scheme recognises significant demonstration of character values
Work with external partners and parents to support vulnerable children—relational planning sits at the heart of this approach
Trained Mental Health Senior Lead and ELSA
Support for teacher well-being and pastoral care
Behaviour and attendance policies reflect ethos values

Character Education
Citizenship
Leadership
Exploration
Expression
Flourishing
Half termly curriculum focus
Planned opportunities in lessons
Play time character based activities
Assemblies—1/2 term character focus
Collaborative learning strategies
Assessment/Evidence of impact:
Weekly learning reviews
Lesson visits and pupil conferencing

Year Six
Curriculum Enrichment Programme
2023-24

	Trips	Visitors	Parent Outreach	Community Outreach	Other experiences	Cultural Diversity and Inclusion	Personal Safety
Autumn Term	Library Visit / Shaldon Green—Remembrance Day Wreath Laying	Louisa Bush—playmaker workshop	Art Exhibition / Maths open morning / Harvest festival / Christmas performance	Harvest Performance / Rowcroft Rudolph Run / Christmas Performance / £5 Fundraising Fayre / Remembrance Day Service	Open the Book Assembly 24th November / Forest School	Wear Yellow for Young Minds— 10th Oct / Odd Socks Day—13th November / Include SGcircle time content—B Values	Bikeability lessons / Walking to/from school safeguarding assembly—Sept / SG circle time / Firework safety
Spring Term	Trip to library to research writing and poetry. / Trip to synagogue	Dr Knight—Science enquiry, heart dissection / Meeting with local Rabbi.	Parents invited in to share science infographics with children. / Poetry slam for parents	Year 5/6 collaborative village litter picking. / Penpal project with Teignbridge House / Sponsored Parkrun	Mini First Aid: 6th March / Open the book assembly. / Heart dissection	RE focus in Spring term looking at different religions. / Class novel: The boy who harnessed the wind. / Circle time on tolerance and respect of different viewpoints.	Illegal vaping and dangers of smoking class assembly 16th Jan / Safer Internet day Spring.
Summer Term	Dartmoor Residential / London—Houses of Parliament. / Exeter day trip. / Dawlish Warren Ranger Day	Judge Climie for youth speaks. / Rotary Club / Ravi Nathwani—Hinduism assembly.	Youth Speaks / Leavers’ assembly. / End of year celebration of work.	Penpal project with Teignbridge House. / Year 6 mentoring Year 5 student ambassadors. / Y6 charity fundraising donations	Planetarium: 22nd April / Open the book assembly. / Art workshop with professional artist	Trip to Exeter to experience different cultures and lifestyles compared to village life. / Ravi Nathwani—Hinduism workshop	Work around transitions to secondary school. / Safety when out during holidays. / Swimming & water safety.