British Values

• We promote the core values of the school and British values throughout all of our work; they underpin all that we do and help secure a good understanding of our core values by children of all ages.
• We challenge pupils, staff or parents who express opinions contrary to the core values of the school.

Democracy – what do we do?

• We provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of, and promote respect for, English law, public institutions and services through our PHSE curriculum.
• Our focus on current affairs shows children at key points in the year how democracy works
• Through the work of the School Council we empower pupils to become involved in decision making processes and ensure they are listened to in school. School Councillors are elected solely on pupil votes and this teaches pupils how they can influence decision-making through a democratic process. The school council has real power and a budget to get things changed in school and so pupils can see that the democratic process works to support them
• We model how perceived injustice can be peacefully challenged through our Behaviour and lunchtime policies.

Rule of law – what do we do?

• We provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of, and promote respect for, English law through our PHSE curriculum and link this to their everyday lives through the consistent reinforcement of our own school rules, values and expectations.
• We ensure school rules and expectations are fair and are consistently explained and reinforced to all pupils so that they understand the basis on which the rules are made.
• Our focus on current affairs shows children at key points in the year how democracy works to bring about new laws and change existing ones
• We use assemblies to help pupils to understand that rules and laws provide safety, stability and security and protect individuals and groups within our school and society.

Individual liberty – what do we do?

• We support pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence.
• We encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour, as well as knowing their rights.
• We teach and model freedom of speech through pupil participation, while ensuring protection of vulnerable pupils.
• We challenge stereotypes, prejudice and inequality so our children can see and importance of individual liberty and as importantly experience it at school
• We deliver a very inclusive learning environment so all children can access the widest range of activities and thinking.
• The school implements a strong anti-bullying culture.

Respect and tolerance – what do we do?

• We celebrate our achievements, differences and cultural diversity through all school forums including in assemblies.
• As part of our RE curriculum we organise visits to places of worship and visits to our school by local faith and community leaders.
• There are opportunities for discussions on prejudices and prejudice-based bullying have been followed and supported by learning in RE and PSHE. This includes helping pupils to value and respect their own and other’s cultures and ways of life through developing their understanding of our diverse and global community.
• We support pupil’s understanding of the differences between people, such as differences of faith, ethnicity, disability, gender or sexuality and different family situations.
• We teach and encourage our pupils to challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour.