Paragraph 2 Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

Sch. para. 3(5)(b) words substituted by Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (Consequential Amendments) 2005 art. 78(3)
Sch. para. 3(6) word inserted by Independent Schools 2007 reg. 3(3)
Sch. para. 4(a)-(bb) substituted for Sch. para. 4(a)(b) by Independent Schools 2007 reg. 3(4)
Sch. para. 4(f) inserted by Independent Schools 2007 reg. 3(5)
Sch. para. 6(3)(a) words inserted by Independent Schools 2007 reg. 3(6)(i)
Sch. para. 6(5) words inserted by Independent Schools 2007 reg. 3(6)(ii)
Sch. para. 4(e) words inserted by Education (Miscellaneous Amendments relating to Safeguarding Children) 2009 reg. 4(3)

The spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils at the school meets the standard if the school promotes principles which —

(a)

enable pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence;

(b)

enable pupils to distinguish right from wrong and to respect the law;

(c)

encourage pupils to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative and understand how they can contribute to community life;

(d)

provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of public institutions and services; and

(e)

assist pupils to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures in a way that promotes tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions.