Cultural Capital & SMSC

Brookside Cultural Capital and SMSC Overview 2025-2026

It is our intention to develop the SOCIAL, MORAL, SPIRITUAL and CULTURAL understanding of every pupil. Key and Special events have been planned to raise awareness for many meaningful events/causes that also provide the children with opportunities to think about how the community of Brookside Primary School can help others.

SUMMER TERM
CONFIDENCE Try New Things
	DETERMINATION Work Hard & Concentrate		AMBITION Push Yourself				CREATIVITY Imagine	RESPECT Understand Others	RESILIENCE Don’t Give Up
Event				SMSC Value		Intent
Rights, Responsibilities and Rules Class and School Assemblies throughout the term				Social & Moral		To support distinguish between right and wrong To develop the children’s ability to make judgments about how to behave and to consider the actions of others in the school community as a whole
No Outsiders Lesson taught each half term through using picture books		Social & Moral			To raise awareness of the ‘Protected Characteristics’
School Council Meetings Meetings held half-termly		Social & Moral			To develop children’s understanding of Democracy
Bikeability – Level 1 and Level 2 Training w/c 20th April 2026 Year 5 children		Social			To develop children’s bicycle riding skills and to develop their awareness of keeping safe whilst riding
St George’s Day 23^rd April 2026 Whole School Assembly		Social & Cultural			To raise awareness of why St George’s Day is celebrated in England
‘Learn to Ride’ Programme w/c 27th April 2026 Year 4 children		Social			To learn essential cycling skills and how to keep safe riding a bike
Safety Central – Safety Quest 29^th April 2026 Year 5 children		Social and Moral			To raise awareness of Personal Safety and what we can do to keep safe
Escape to Safety 30^th April 2026 Year 5 children		Social and Moral			To raise awareness of how to stay safe in the home if a fire breaks out.
RNLI Assembly 5th May 2026 Year 4 and Year 5 children		Social			To raise awareness of how to stay safe on the beach and what do to do if you or someone is in difficulty in the sea
Safety Central – Safety Stars 6^th May 2026 Year 2 children		Social and Moral			To raise awareness of Personal Safety and what we can do to keep safe
Mental Health Awareness Week w/c 18^th May 2026 Whole School Assembly In class activities		Social and Cultural			To explore how strong, supportive communities can protect our mental wellbeing - whether that’s through friendships, school support, or simply knowing we’re not alone
Let’s Walk Programme 19^th May 2026 Year 3 children		Social			To develop the children’s awareness of how to cross the road safely To encourage the children to walk to school promoting the benefits to health and the environment
Sports Day 20^th & 21^st May 2026 All children		Social and Moral			To encourage to celebrate all achievements To increase children’s confidence and self-esteem
Year 4 Assembly 22^nd May 2026 Whole School Assembly – Y4 Parents/Carers welcome to attend		Social			To celebrate children’s achievements
Water Safety Workshop & Assembly 9th June 2026 Whole School Assembly & EYFS Workshop		Social and Moral			To raise awareness of Personal Safety and what we can do to keep safe by the water (canals and rivers)
Bikeability – Level 1 and Level 2 Training w/c 15^th June 2026 Year 5 children		Social			To develop children’s bicycle riding skills and to develop their awareness of keeping safe whilst riding
The CO Crew 16^th June 2026 KS2 Assembly & Year 5 Workshop		Social			To raise awareness of the dangers of CO and how we can keep ourselves safe
Safety Seymour 16^th June 2026 KS1 Assembly & Year 2 Workshop		Social			To raise awareness of the dangers of CO and how we can keep ourselves safe
Young Carers Assembly 30th June 2026 Whole School Assembly		Social			To helps pupils grow in understanding, empathy, values, and awareness of others’ lives
Cyber Crime Assembly 1st July 2026 KS2 Assembly		Social and Moral			To develop the children’s awareness and understanding of the dangers on-line and how to keep safe
Nelson Mandela Day 18^th July 2026 Whole School Assembly		Social and Moral			To raise children’s awareness on values such as equality, service, respect, and understanding others
‘Moving On Up’ Day TBC Whole School		Social			To support pupils emotionally, socially, and practically as they prepare for change

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