# The Independent School Standards (Wales) Regulations 2003, Paragraph 2: Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils


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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2003/3234/schedule/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/independent-school-standards-wales-regulations-2003/schedule/paragraph-2
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