Park Lane Academy

 

SMSC education is fully embedded within our school curriculum within key concepts, skills and attributes that are developed and delivered throughout the 5 years our students spend with us, in particular through our lesson 1 Personal development, assemblies and the Citizenship and RE curriculums. This enables the academy to fulfil our statutory responsibility to safeguard students, support their spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development, to prepare them for any opportunities and experiences within their lives. 
Our curriculums provide our students with the autonomy to make their own decisions and take responsibility for their own lives and communities as well as having a grasp on the political, legal and economic environments they will be thrust upon. 

Spiritual

Explore beliefs and experience; respect values; discover oneself and the surrounding world; use imagination and creativity; reflect.

Moral

Recognise right and wrong; respect the civil and criminal law of England; understand consequences; investigate moral and ethical issues; offer reasoned views.

Social

Use social skills in different contexts; work well with others; resolve conflicts; understand how communities work; contribute positively to life in modern Britain

Cultural

Appreciate cultural influences; knowledge of Britain's democratic parliamentary system; participate in culture opportunities; understand, accept, respect and celebrate diversity.

 

Park Lane Academy aims to:

  • Encourage the development of self awareness and confidence whilst at the same time promoting sensitivity, support, appreciation and respect for others;
  • Provide the learning opportunities that lead to continuous improvement in achievement;
  • Recognise and reward all achievement;
  • Allow all students to share positive experiences, to feel valued and to enjoy their life at the Academy;
  • Assist individuals to develop the skills and knowledge needed for their current and future roles within society;
  • Encourage parental and community involvement in all aspects of the life of the Academy.

 

In addition, we encourage the development of the whole person through:

  • Encouraging  students to become confident and positive contributors to their community;
  • Providing opportunities to develop an awareness of our own and other cultures in the
    wider community;
  • Ensuring that students appreciate racial and cultural diversity and help to prevent racism;
  • Encouraging and promoting a wide range of inclusive extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities and experiences.

 

All faculty areas provide opportunities to promote students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. All staff have a duty to promote and contribute to the:

  • Immediate school community;
  • Community within which the school is located (geographical community);
  • UK community;
  • Global community (EU & international links).