British Values

We try to ensure that we deliver a relevant and age-appropriate curriculum in order for our young children to begin to understand what it means to uphold British values. We do this by working within the broad objectives listed below, whilst focusing on making these values clear within our everyday life in school as described above.
 
  1. To ensure that all develop an understanding of the values which underpin life in Britain.
  2. To teach pupils to have a mutual respect and tolerance for, and an understanding of the various faiths and beliefs represented in Britain today.
  3. To ensure that all pupils learn to value democracy and uphold the rule of law and support freedom, justice and equality.
  4. To help all pupils to understand value and show tolerance to the rich diversity that other citizens from different cultures, religions and backgrounds bring to our national society.
  5. To value people’s differences and respect them.
  6. To develop pupils’ awareness and tolerance of communities different to their own
  7. To care for the sick, the poor, the weak and the old and treat them as valued members of our society.
Explanations and opportunities of the British Values are interwoven through school life in assemblies, the curriculum and our PSHE Jigsaw curriculum. We also apply them through specialised days such as European Languages Day.  Within the curriculum we try and encourage activities such as debate and asking them to explain what they believe etc.  
We also have opportunities to be part of the school council and other committees.
 
Teaching British values to children improves their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural (SMSC) development. British values underpin what it is to be a British citizen in a modern and diverse Britain, and promote moral and cultural understanding that celebrates the diversity of the UK.