Bourne Primary School

At Bourne we strive to provide thoughtful and wide-ranging promotion of our pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. Our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education programme and Religious Education Scheme of Work support our school to meet our statutory duties ‘to promote the well-being of pupils at the school’ and to ensure that we have a broad and balanced curriculum that:

• Promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at the school
• Prepares pupils at the school for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life.

Our topics help pupils develop an understanding their own social and cultural traditions as well as those of others in other parts of the world and at other times. They develop an appreciation of the diversity and richness of their own and others' cultures.

Spiritual development

Pupils' spiritual development involves the growth of their sense of self. Our Religious Education lessons support their ability to be reflective about their own beliefs, religious or otherwise, that inform their perspective on life. Educational visits to religious places and engaging with visitors from a wide range of faiths encourage their interest in and respect for different people’s faiths, feelings and values.

Our curriculum engenders in pupils a sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them through its focus on the use of imagination and creativity in their learning. Collaborative learning opportunities across the curriculum help pupils to develop a willingness to reflect on their learning and experiences.

Moral development

Pupils' moral development involves them recognising right and wrong, respecting the law and understanding consequences. Our school values, known as our N.I.C.E Values (Nurture, Innovate, Collaborate, Empathise) are central to this learning, as are our N.I.C.E rules:

• N.I.C.E words and actions – We use kind words and actions; we treat each other how we wish to be treated.
• N.I.C.E listening – When another person is speaking, our eyes follow the speaker, we are silent and our bodies and hands are still. 
• N.I.C.E sitting – We sit crossed legged on the carpet; if we are sitting on a chair, all legs of the chair are on the floor; we are still.
• N.I.C.E learning – We demonstrate N.I.C.E listening and sitting.  We are ‘Give it a Flamingos!’, we give everything a go.
• N.I.C.E walking – We are respectful of others when we move around the school.  We walk in silence; we walk in a line; we walk on the left.

Our N.I.C.E values & rules are revisited in class each day to support pupils to manage their own behaviour.  

In the Early Years Foundation Stage Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) is a prime area of the curriculum and therefore is always a key area of focus.

Social development

The development of social skills is central to the learning opportunities at Bourne, our aim is that every child imeets our vision statement, "Bourne to inspire others, include everyone and empower ourselves". Pupils are able to work and learn in all manner of collaborative groupings from adopting the role of writing learning mentor in class, to solving context-based mathematical problems, competing together in House sports' competitions, to engaging in Outdoor Learning activities. They develop and demonstrate skills and attitudes that will allow them to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain.

Pupils acquire an understanding of the responsibilities and rights of being a member of society through:

• our House system,
• the development and adoption of our N.I.C.E rules,
• following our N.I.C.E Values
• school council
• economic education
• links with the local community e.g. visits to the Towner art gallery, visits from the emergency services,
• engaging in national and local fundraising events e.g. Children in Need, Sport Relief

Cultural development

Our pupils’ cultural development is shown by their understanding and appreciation of the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped their own heritage and those of others. This is primarily taught through our exciting interleaved learning opportunities that allow pupils to explore national curriculum objectives in fun and inspiring ways. They participate in local, cultural events such as visits to the pantomime at local theatres, the annual Christmas shows and numerous sporting opportunities both in school and outside.

Our curriculum fosters an interest in pupils exploring, improving understanding of and showing respect for different faiths and cultural diversity.