Learning about British Values
•Democracy
•The rule of law
•Individual liberty
•Mutual respect
•Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
These are our British Values
How we promote democracy
- We have whole-school subject ambassadors where every child has the opportunity to put themselves forward for position.
- The beginnings of democracy are taught through historical research of the Ancient Greek civilisation.
- Democracy is promoted through school assemblies and the school curriculum when and where appropriate.
- Children are taught about democracy through British Values assemblies.
- Our CARE values and critical thinking skills curriculum supports the British value of democracy.
- Annually each class draws up/agrees a Full Value contract (FVC).
How we promote the rule of law
- We have high expectations about pupil conduct. We reward good and caring behaviour and provide clear sanctions and consequences for behaviour that does not adhere to school rules. This is reflected in our Behaviour Policy.
- Through our school assemblies, check-in and /out conversations and PSHE learning, our children are taught how to earn trust and respect; and are supported to develop a strong sense of morality: knowing right from wrong and doing the right thing even when it is difficult.
- The local police officer visits the school and talks to the children and explains their role in society.
- Children are taught about the rule of law through regular British Values assemblies.
- Our CARE values support the British value of the rule of law.
How we promote individual liberty
- Children are taught about personal responsibility, choices, ambition and aspiration throughout their learning. They are encouraged to take opportunities, to follow their interests in art, music, sport etc inside and outside school.
- Children are taught how to keep themselves safe, including on-line. This is done through computing lessons, subject ambassadors and assemblies.
- Children are given the freedom to make choices, and be responsible and accountable for these.
- Weekly assemblies help pupils understand the need for responsibilities as well as rights.
- Our CARE values and tools of learning supports the British value of individual liberty.
How we promote mutual respect
- We have high expectations about pupil conduct and this is reflected in our Behaviour Policy and Equality Policy.
- Through our CARE values and PSHE (specifically Jigsaw) learning, children are taught to respect each other; to be cooperative and collaborative; be supportive and to look for similarities while being understanding of differences.
- Mutual respect is also promoted through assemblies.
- Children learn that their actions have an effect on their own and other rights.
- Children are taught about different faiths and beliefs through British values assemblies and our RE curriculum.
How we promote tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
- Through our Equality policy and Behaviour policy
- Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs is promoted through the Syllabus for Religious Education. Children learn about religions, their beliefs, place of worship and festivals.
- Our school assemblies and class 'In the News' discussions also mark and celebrate significant religious festivals such as Diwali and Hannukkah.
- Visits are made by local religious practitioners.
- Children are taught about the tolerance of those different faiths and beliefs through the British Values assembly and our RE curriculum.
- Our CARE values support the British value of tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
