Cultural Capital - our golden thread

At Shirley Heath, we view cultural capital as a golden thread that weaves through everything we do, providing children with the essential knowledge they need to be educated citizens who thrive in a culturally and ethnically diverse, modern Britain. Our aim is to enrich every child’s school experience by creating an environment where they are encouraged to succeed and be the best they can be. We recognise that the exploration of new skills and experiences helps to develop curiosity, resilience, independence and aspirations. We want our pupils to be inspired by the achievements of others and inquisitive about the fascinating, diverse and challenging world in which we live.

To enhance our pupils’ cultural capital, we have considered the following areas: