British Values

We actively promote British values by:

• Focusing on, and showing how the school’s work is effective in securing these values
• Challenging pupils, staff, visitors or parents who express opinions contrary to British values

• Being committed to becoming a Rights Respecting School

Democracy – what do we do?

•  Class voting for the election of school councillors, Sports crew members and Worship councillors
• Provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of, and promote respect for, public institutions and services
• Teach pupils how they can influence decision-making through the democratic process (taught through Collective Worship and our school curriculum)
• Encourage pupils to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school
• Help pupils to express their views
• Model how perceived injustice can be peacefully challenged

Rule of law – what do we do?

• Ensure school promises and expectations are clear and fair and followed
• Help pupils to distinguish right from wrong
• Help pupils to respect the law and the basis on which it is made
• Help pupils to understand that living under the rule of law protects individuals
• Explore within our PHSE programme what to do if peer pressure is trying to persuade children to break these
• Promote the Rights Respecting School Articles

Individual liberty – what do we do?

• Support pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem, self-confidence
• Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour, as well as knowing their rights
• Model freedom of speech through pupil participation, while ensuring protection of vulnerable pupils
• Challenge stereotypes
• Implement a strong anti-bullying culture
• E-Safety units of work are taught throughout school

Mutual Respect and tolerance of different cultures and religions– what do we do?

• Through our topics, we explore positive role models (where possible) who reflect the protected characteristics of the 2010 Equality Act;
• Challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour;
• Our RE scheme ensures that our children have a good understanding of a range of religious beliefs and customs;
• Our PHSE scheme explores diversity and tolerance;

• Help pupils to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life;