SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development) is promoted across the entire school curriculum and through all aspects of school life. The school's thoughtful and wide-ranging promotion of pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and their physical well-being enables pupils to thrive.

We have a shared understanding of what spirituality means to us at school:

Spirituality at Yattendon CE Primary School invites everyone to be curious, wonder and reflect. It develops a deep self-awareness and a recognition of something greater than ourselves that connects us to the world and those around us.

We engage in life mindfully - noticing and appreciating beauty in the everyday - and in the natural environment of our rural setting, fostering a sense of calm, joy and connection.

We celebrate our roots and cultivate the seeds of personal growth, finding ways to positively impact our community.

Spiritually, we strive to live in a way that values our unique journey and respects the journey of others.

Morally, we learn and develop a sense of right and wrong, fairness, responsibility, empathy and respect for others. We understand rules and why they are important. We are helped to recognise the difference between right and wrong, applying this understanding in our own lives so we are prepared to follow the Rule of Law. We are helped to listen to and empathise with the feelings of others, to help us respect difference and take responsibility for our actions. We practice honesty,  kindness and fairness. We are encouraged to offer reasoned views about moral and ethical issues and are able to understand and appreciate the viewpoints of others on these issues.

Socially, we learn to share with and cooperate with others. We are helped to make and keep healthy friendships. We are shown how to communicate appropriately with each other. We are supported to resolve conflicts and differences peacefully, showing respect and tolerance for others. We learn about equality and equity so that we understand the needs of others. We work together successfully in groups and teams. 

We are curious to learn about our own culture and other cultures. We do this through our learning in many subjects at school. We love to explore history, geography, texts, music, languages and the Arts. We know to respect people from different backgrounds and we know that each person has a different worldview. We enjoy participating in cultural activities and celebrations. 

Yattendon pupils understand and engage with the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; pupils develop and demonstrate skills and attitudes that will enable them to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain.