At All Saints Church School we recognise that the personal development of pupils, spiritually, morally, socially and culturally plays a significant part in their ability to learn and achieve. 

We aim to: 

• Provide a balanced, engaging and broad education that gives our children opportunities to explore and develop their own, values and beliefs, spiritual awareness. 

• Encourage a positive and caring attitude towards other people; an understanding of British Values and its social and cultural traditions as well as an appreciation of the diversity and richness of other cultures.  

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development is promoted, not only through all the subjects of the curriculum, but also through the ethos of the school and our shared values. 

As a school, we use a scheme called Scarf to support us in our teaching.   

Scarf is more than a PSHE Scheme of Work. It provides a structured programme of personal development to nurture the ‘whole child’ and increase learning capacity, underpinned by mindfulness philosophy and practice.  

SCARF's whole-school approach supports us by giving us everything we need to meet the new Relationships Education and Health Education statutory requirements. More than just a PSHE scheme of work, SCARF supports great learning every day. SCARF represents our values for children of Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience and Friendship. 

Meeting all DfE requirements for statutory Relationships and Health Education, and mapped to the PSHE Association's Programme of Study, SCARF is a framework consisting of lesson plans, online planning, assessment and Ofsted tools to give busy teachers skills and confidence to embed a comprehensive Relationships and Health Education, PSHE Education and Wellbeing programme throughout the primary years. SCARF is a whole-school approach to promoting behaviour, safety, achievement and well-being.  

At All Saints Church School, we believe that the wellbeing of our pupils is the foundation for successful learning and personal growth. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued, and supported to thrive both academically and emotionally, becoming the best version of themselves. 

Our approach to wellbeing is woven into every aspect of school life—from our curriculum and pastoral care to our daily routines and relationships. We encourage our children to develop through our values of wisdom, love, friendship, perseverance, respect and community, helping them to become confident and caring individuals. 

As part of our commitment to preparing pupils for life in modern Britain, we actively promote the fundamental British values of: 

• Democracy – encouraging pupil voice and participation in decision-making. 

• The Rule of Law – helping children understand the importance of rules and laws in keeping everyone safe and fair. 

• Individual Liberty – supporting children to make informed choices and express themselves freely and responsibly. 

• Mutual Respect and Tolerance – fostering respect for others, celebrating diversity, and promoting understanding of different cultures and beliefs. 

Together, our focus on wellbeing and British values helps children to grow into respectful, responsible citizens who are ready to contribute positively to their communities and the wider world. 

At All Saints some of the ways we promote British values are: 

• Voting for our school council -this teaches our children about fair voting, campaigning, and the importance of having a voice. 

• Voting for house captains – Year 6 write their presentations to their colour houses 

• Music and art ambassadors 

• Eco warriors 

• Our youngest children vote for which story book they would like to hear 

• Children vote and make collaborative decisions about choosing the class reward when they have achieved the correct number of merits 

• Pupil voice : our children give feedback on the school environment – e.g. the playground reset- this shows that their opinions matter and can influence change. 

• The school council vote on which charity to support or how to contribute to local causes. 

• Our Year 2 and Year 5 children take part in the Archbishop Young Leaders award where they decide who to support and how 

• We believe in our school value of respect  

• We listen to others 

• We use SLANT across the school to promote active listening, engagement, and positive behaviour. 

S – Sit up: Encourages good posture to show readiness to learn.  

L – Listen: Focus on the speaker and pay attention.  

A – Ask and answer questions: Be involved in the lesson by participating.  

N – Nod your head: Show understanding and engagement.  

T – Track the speaker: Follow the speaker with your eyes to stay focused 

• We respect our play leaders 

• We share and take turns 

• We wear a neat school uniform 

• We know to be ready, respectful and safe 

• We look after equipment 

• We respect the environment and want to make a positive impact (e.g. Through our pollinator project) 

• We respect others’ beliefs 

• We learn about different faiths 

• We know that our school is a safe place to make mistakes 

• We do not judge others 

• We say kind things 

• We have buddies (Year 6 and Acorn children) 

• We are inclusive in our play – we are encouraged to play with everyone 

• We celebrate diversity through displays, multicultural events such as World Cultures Day and we have inclusive reading books 

• We learn that unkind behaviour and bullying is wrong through our SCARF sessions and anti-bullying week. 

• We have a Chinese extra-curricular club 

• Collective worship helps our understanding of global issues and differences 

• Our staff model and encourage respectful language when talking about others, helping children understand how to speak kindly and thoughtfully. 

• We have the freedom in our school to be true to ourselves 

• We use our values to make good choices 

• We try to never leave anyone out 

• We are given opportunities to choose tasks, reading books, or topics for projects, helping us to  develop independence  

• Our children are encouraged to share their thoughts in class discussions, debates, and circle time, learning that their voice matters 

• We celebrate individuality and individual talents through events such as All Saints Got Talent 

• We have clear rules within our school, where we have consistent approaches and consequences 

• We respect our school values 

• Our rules are set to keep us safe 

• We have a clear behaviour matrix 

• Our play leaders help to keep us safe 

• We are ready, respectful and safe in school 

• Our Year 6 take part in a mock trial at the Yeovil Magistrate’s Court Mock Trial Competition. This involves a group of children representing All Saints Church school in different roles, such as: usher, magistrate, defence solicitor, defendant, defence witness, witness care, press reporter and court artist. It is an exciting venture that inspires children to witness different jobs and experience a real life trial scenario 

• When conflicts arise, we use restorative practices to help our children reflect on their actions, understand the impact, and make amends 

• Forest school promotes rules to help us be safe 

 

                                                                          Jesus says, “All things are possible if you believe.” Mark 9:23