British Values

MUTUAL RESPECT

Respect and responsibility is fundamental to the way we support and care for each other, for the community and for the environment.

We value the close, positive relationships between all adults and children, and see this as being key to enabling all children to access their learning, in a welcoming and safe environment.  Assemblies cover the theme of ‘respect’, and pupils have been part of discussions related to what this means and how we show it.  Children learn that their behaviours have an effect on their own rights and those of others. Learning and effort are highly respected and the whole school is focused on developing a great sense of worth and achievement.

THE RULE OF LAW

Pupils are taught from an early age the rules of the school through our GTBG system and our school values.  Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind rules and laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves, and the consequences when laws are broken.  Through our whole school approach, we enable children to develop the language and strategies to solve conflict and to right wrongs.  Visits from authorities such as the Police and Fire Service help to reinforce this message.

We offer a wide range of exciting opportunities for children to be leaders in many contexts, and they understand that the rules they have created are there to keep them safe and happy in all the learning they take part in.

DEMOCRACY

At the beginning of each year children affirm the school’s expectations and the rights and responsibilities associated with these.  Every child and staff member takes responsibility for instilling these values into the school community.  The children and staff actively engage with each other to create harmonious learning environments where everyone is responsible for the high expectations through our school motto ‘Success no matter what’.

Democracy is taught during assemblies and class-based PSHE sessions.  Children regularly get opportunities to express their views in school through Pupil Voice interviews and questionnaires. 

TOLERANCE OF THOSE OF DIFFERENT FAITHS AND BELIEFS

This is achieved through enhancing pupils’ understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society and by educating them and giving them opportunities to experience different faiths and beliefs, be they similar or different to their own. 

INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY

Pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment.  As a school, we educate pupils to make informed choices, pupils are encouraged to know, understand, and exercise their rights and personal freedoms.                                         

Children have next steps shared with them, whether verbally or with feedback in books, so that they know exactly what they can do to progress.  Children are excited to respond and to forward their own learning and to achieve their goals.