British Values
British values are defined as democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. We promote these values through our own school aims, values, curriculum and enrichment activities.
Democracy
School council (leaders are selected bi - annually by a democratic election process)
Class opportunities to vote in a range of curriculum areas
Class meetings linked to school council where children regularly vote for school decisions
Voting for rewards linked to our behaviour policy
Pupils' views and opinions are sought through questionnaires and interviews
Debates (verbal and written)
Focus Groups
Rule of Law
The importance of laws is reinforced through many aspects of the curriculum
including collective worship, school assemblies, PSHE and RE
Behaviour policy
Fire Service visits (Year 2)
Police visit (Year R)
Basic first aid during PSHE
E – Safety at the beginning of every half term during computing lessons
Individual Liberty
Freedom of speech
Pupil voice in school newsletter / on school website
Pupil voice gathered during class meetings where all children participate. School councillors then represent their peers.
Whole school and key stage assemblies
'I’m Special' assemblies
Playground play choices
Extra- curricular club choices
Year 6 Young Leaders
Interactive Peer Mentors display
School councillors
Mutual Respect
EHPS Virtues
Collective worship
RE curriculum
Sports events and competitions (in school and with local schools)
Covent Garden singing event (annual)
Olympic and Paralympic values (every 2 years)
PSHE Lessons
Guide dog visit (Year1)
Mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
RE curriculum covers – Christianity, Sikhism, Islam and Hinduism
Mosque visit – Year 5
Church visits Year 1 and 3
Interfaith Calendar competition
A wide range of teaching resources and books to help pupils understand a range of
faiths
Visitors to school
PSHE lessons