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British Values

 

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British Values

The DfE have reinforced the need “To create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.”

Stockham Primary School is committed to serving its community and surrounding areas. It recognises the multi-cultural, multi-faith and ever-changing nature of the United Kingdom, and therefore those it serves. It also understands the vital role it has in ensuring that groups or individuals within the school are not subjected to intimidation or radicalisation by those wishing to unduly, or illegally, influence them.

Our school, accepts admissions from all those entitled to an education under British law. It follows the policies outlined by the governing body regarding equal opportunities, which guarantee that there will be no discrimination against any individual or group, regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, political or financial status, or similar.

The Government emphasises that schools are required to ensure that key ‘British Values’ are taught in all UK schools. The government set out its definition of British values in the departmental advice entitled ‘Promoting Fundamental British Values as part of SMSC’ – DfE November 2014 which links to the ‘Prevent Duty’ – DfE June 2015 that requires all schools to have “due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism”.

The fundamental British Values that schools should have regard to are those of:

  • Democracy
  • The rule of law
  • Individual liberty
  • Mutual respect
  • Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
 
What SPS do to promote Democracy:
  • School Council
  • Pupils being valued and encouraged
  • Supporting charities to raise money for Children in Need & Red Nose Day etc,
  • Children completing Anti-Bullying activities 
  • Children’s Voice
What SPS do to promote The rule of law:
 
  • Regular Class and Whole School Assemblies To encourage and promote good behaviour, attitude and work children are rewarded for behaviour through Dojos, stickers,
  • Kando of the week - Soaring High Certificates,
  • Kando of the term - ACE certificates
  • Celebrations
  • Behaviour Policy 
  • Regular visits from the Police and Fire Brigade
  • During the teaching of RE, the rules for different faiths are taught
 
What SPS do to promote Mutual Respect and Tolerance of those with Different Faiths:
 
  • Teaching regular RE
  • PSHE lessons celebrating religious events such as Christmas, Eid, Diwali, and St George’s Day
  • Harvest Festival
  • In art and music by considering diverse cultures from other parts of the world Remembrance Day One Minutes’ Silence Visits from different Faith practitioners
What SPS do to promote Individual Liberty:
  • Pupils are introduced to a range of beliefs and experiences so that they can make more informed choices for themselves
  • Pupils are encouraged to voice views in lessons
  • Pupils are given a choice about which ideas they want to vote for – this also takes place within the School Council
  • Pupils exposed to and given a choice of extracurricular activities
  • Pupils can choose their own lunch
  • Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise the rights and personal freedoms and advise how to exercise these safely, for example through our e-safety and PSHE lessons