British Value

How We Promote It

Democracy

• Our pupils elect School Council members which teaches about the importance of democracy.
• Our pupils elect House Captains and Vice-Captains which teaches about the importance of democracy.
• Democracy is also promoted through daily decision making, debating, Heartsmart lessons and Worship.

The rule of law

• Our behaviour policy demands high expectations of pupil conduct and this is shared with and agreed by all pupils. Pupils are rewarded for exhibiting good and caring behaviour and consistent demonstration of our values and this is recognised through things such as ‘Star learner’, the Golden Book letters and 'Learner of the Term'.
• Through our Heartsmart lessons, our pupils 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’s difficult.
• Children are taught about equality and mutual respect for all and this is reinforced through our behaviour policy, daily worship themes based on our school Christian values.

Individual liberty

• Through our school values and Heartsmart lessons, children are taught about personal responsibility, choices, ambition and aspiration.  They are encouraged to take opportunities to follow their interests in art, sport etc.
• Children are taught how to keep themselves safe, including on-line.  This is done through computing lessons, e-safety days, safeguarding sessions and outside organisations such as the NSPCC, as well as through the Heartsmart curriculum.

Mutual respect

•  Our behaviour policy demands high expectations of pupil conduct and this is shared with and agreed by all pupils.
• Through our school’s values and Heartsmart, 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 an expectation of all and is promoted through daily life.
• Pupils learn about a range of faiths and beliefs and how difference enriches life experiences. 

Tolerance of different faiths, beliefs and of those who have no beliefs 

(Respect, tolerance and understanding)

• Our behaviour policy demands high expectations of pupil conduct and this is shared with and agreed by all pupils.
• Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs is promoted through the curriculum for Religious Education.  Pupils learn about different religions, their beliefs, places of worship and festivals, and learn about those who have no faith or beliefs.