SMSC Development

Encouraging awe and wonder for environment – eg lying looking at clouds in the sky
Encouraging appreciation of nature – eg spider webs, watching ladybirds
Encouraging children to reflect on their experiences, individually and in group time
Supporting development of imagination and creativity through stories and open ended creative provision
Acknowledgement of importance of enjoyment to well -being through having fun eg jumping in puddles

Promote values through stories at large group time
Discuss values and feelings through use of the “Box of Feelings” programme
Reward system rewarding attitudes eg being kind
Staff modelling of values eg being friendly
Supporting children’s following of rules eg “no running in the classroom”
The Restorative Approach is used consistently by all staff in the nursery
Use of conflict resolution techniques to encourage children’s understanding of feelings of others

Use of keyworker groups to encourage children to form friendships
Staff support social skills and development throughout play and learning experiences
Snack times and lunch club– supporting table manners
Teaching self care habits – eg blowing noses, covering mouth when coughing
Support inclusion of children within play and challenge any stereo typing eg “boys can’t come in the home corner”
Support transition process into nursery and into school
Support development of respectful behaviour eg listening to others, not invading other children’s space

Cultural Development

Appreciation of cultures of others as it arises from home backgrounds of children within nursery
“News from Home” sheets encourage families to tell us about their own cultural celebrations and customs and these are shared
Encourage bi-lingual children to use their home language, as well as English and discuss importance of this with parents
Challenge stereo –typical language and ensure all types of families feel accepted and respected.

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