British Values

British Values are defined as:

• Democracy,
• Rule of Law,
• Respect and Tolerance,
• and Individual Liberty 

All of these values are underpinned through the values of the school and through relevant policies and procedures.

Democracy

The principles and benefits of Democracy are enacted through our democratic process of electing House Captains and School Councillors. Children have the chance to put forward their personal attributes to the electorate that make them suitable for the role and are then subject to the votes of their peers to choose a representative. 

We also cover the major elections of the national and local government and the process of how Members of Parliament and the Prime Minister are elected. 

Rule of Law

We have our school rules and we always aim not to just enforce them, but to help children understand why they are in place. We learn that laws and rules are in place to help a society live together and that it only functions when we have a shared set of rules that we adhere to.

Respect and Tolerance

Respect is one of our core values and tolerance is developed alongside this value. This is taught specifically during October when we mark Black History Month and in March when we celebrate International Women's Day with a month dedicated to women and the struggle for equality. During both these months, we learn about the historical discrimination faced by these groups and important people from history who either had their contribtuion ignored or diminished, or those who blazed a trail in the fight for equality. During both of these months, we set aside a day for an Enrichment Day when we come off-timetable to learn and celebrate the life of a notable individual.

We also develop respect and tolerance for people's religious beliefs by learning about key religious holidays for the main religions. These are covered through assemblies but also through special Enrichment Days when we move off timetable to celebrate a festival.

Individual Liberty

The value of individual liberty is covered through our values of Kindness and Respect and we encourage children to value the differences between us as individuals. We want all children to be free to express themselves and value their own and others uniqueness. The world would be a particularly dull place if everyone was the same and having the freedom to express yourself freely has led to a diverse and much more interesting country.