Promoting Fundamental British Values.

In accordance with The Department for Education we aim to actively promote British values in schools to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain. 

Pupils are encouraged to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance and understand that while different people may hold different views about what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’, all people living in England are subject to its law.

The Key Values are:

• democracy
• rule of law
• individual liberty
• mutual respect
• tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs. 

These values are taught through specific units of work, through the daily life of our school (eg election of pupil representatives), how staff and pupils interact, through our Christian values and vision, and through our acts of Collective Worship. 

In our curriculum document we have identified certain units and objectives which link directly to British Values. During Collective Worship, British Values are discussed alongside our own Christian values and vision, especially when learning about people from different eras of history and those who are acting as role models now.

How do we show mutual respect?

• Every person is valued for who they are
• We celebrate each other’s achievements
• We listen to everyone’s opinion
• We value everyone as part of our community

 How do we show democracy?

• We listen to each other
• Everyone has an equal voice in school
• Pupils and staff play a part in decision making
• Pupils have elected representatives – Prefects
• Staff have elected representatives – staff governor

How do we show the rule of law?

• We follow the rules
• We know that rules are there for a reason
• We understand that everyone has a right to be heard
• We understand that everyone is treated equally and fairly
• We listen to all points of view
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How do we show tolerance?

• We understand that acceptance is better than tolerance
• We take pride in our differences
• We value our differences
• We accept everyone for who they are
• We know that everyone contributes to our community

How do we show individual liberty?

• We are all free to be ourselves
• We can pursue our own interests and ambitions
• We celebrate others’ achievements
• We can make decisions about our own actions and behaviour
• We respect the right of others to be themselves