What are British Values?
What are Fundamental British Values?
Our school community considers these values to be those of:
- Mutual respect and genuine tolerance of different faiths, cultures and beliefs
- Democracy
- Rule of law
- Individual liberty
In our school we prepare children for life in modern Britain. This can be seen in our school through:
- Our school community regarding people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance
- Our school community understanding the difference between English law and differing views on right and wrong
- Our ethos and teaching which supports English law
- Respecting the rights of the individual
In our school community we demonstrate Democracy through: - Pupil, staff and parent voice
- Electing School Councillors
- Questionnaires which contribution to school procedures and decision making
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In our school community we demonstrate the Rule of Law through: - Class rules
- An awareness of individual responsibilities and rights
- Behaviour expectations
- Behaviour Policy
- Links with professionals such as the police and fire services
- Assemblies and teaching sessions re: rights and responsibilities and anti-social behaviour
- Awareness of appropriate current affairs
- Education of the aspects of safeguarding such as e-safety
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In our school community we demonstrate Individual Liberty through: - Making individual choices in a safe, supportive environment
- Tackling challenges and difficulties
- Choice over and variety of extra-curricular activities
- Making independent choices right from Reception
- Opportunities to take risks
- Celebrating differences in culture
- Values based education
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In our school community we demonstrate Mutual Respect through: - The school’s values and vision
- Partner Talk
- Debating and discussion – ‘I challenge that…’ I support that…’
- Lessons observed throughout the curriculum by all staff
- High expectations of behaviour
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In our school we demonstrate Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs through: - Assemblies
- Delivery of RE
- PSHE and Citizenship
- Visits and guest speakers
- Twinning projects within in partnership and trust
- Participation in local and national events
- Links with religious leaders to support the curriculum where we can.
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