British Values and SMSC

Examples include:

• Developing communication and self-advocacy skills so that every pupil can express preferences, make choices, share opinions and participate meaningfully in decisions affecting their lives.
• Creating regular opportunities for pupils to make choices, take responsibility and exercise increasing independence, promoting individual liberty and preparation for adulthood.
• Supporting pupils to understand expectations, routines, rights and responsibilities through consistent, positive approaches to behaviour, helping them feel safe, secure and able to succeed.
• Encouraging active participation in school life through pupil voice, school council activities, classroom decision-making and collaborative learning opportunities.
• Promoting mutual respect through inclusive practice, personalised learning and a culture where every pupil is valued, recognised and enabled to belong.
• Developing understanding of diversity through learning about different cultures, identities, beliefs, families and communities represented locally, nationally and globally.
• Providing opportunities for pupils to explore fairness, kindness, empathy, responsibility and relationships through the Personal Development curriculum and everyday interactions.
• Supporting social development through community participation, educational visits, work-related learning, residential experiences and meaningful engagement beyond the classroom.
• Preparing pupils for life beyond Dysart by developing the knowledge, confidence and skills needed for citizenship, community participation and adulthood.
• Celebrating significant cultural, religious and community events throughout the year, helping pupils develop respect for different beliefs, traditions and ways of life.

Religious Education at Dysart

Religious Education (RE) forms part of our wider Personal Development curriculum. Learning is planned to be relevant, accessible and meaningful for all pupils and supports understanding of a diverse society.

Through RE, pupils are supported to:

• Develop awareness of a range of religions, beliefs and worldviews.
• Understand similarities and differences between people, communities and traditions.
• Develop respect, tolerance and curiosity about beliefs that may be different from their own.
• Explore themes such as belonging, celebration, identity, community, values and respect.

Learning may take place through classroom activities, assemblies, themed events, visits, visitors and broader curriculum experiences.

Right to Withdraw

Parents and carers have the legal right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education. Anyone wishing to discuss this should contact:

Stephanie Cruse, Vice Principal
scruse@dysartschool.org

Jack Toogood, Vice Principal
JToogood@dysartschool.org

Find Out More About Our Curriculum

Parents, carers and members of the public who would like further information about the curriculum at Dysart School are welcome to contact the school. We are happy to discuss curriculum content, pathways and how learning is adapted to meet the needs of individual pupils.