British Values

In 2011, the government defined British Values 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 values, curriculum and enrichment activities.

Value How We Promote It
DemocracyLinks to school values:

Creation

Service

Honesty

Humility

UN CRC Article 12:  Children have the right to say what they think should happen, when adults are making decisions that affect them, and to have their opinions taken into account.
  • Elected School Council used to promote democracy, voting and representation.·
  • Children volunteer for activities; sports, fundraising, in school clubs.
  • Geography topic such as on different parliaments in UK and Australia.
  • Annual pupil questionnaire is returned.
  • City visit to Edinburgh and parliament.
The rule of law Links to school values:

Wisdom

Commitment

 

UN CRC Article 19:  Governments should ensure that children are properly cared for, and protect them from violence, abuse and neglect by their parents, or anyone else who looks after them.
  • Christian focus on morality (right and wrong)
  • High expectations for behaviour. Rewards for exhibiting good and caring behaviour through merits, stickers and certificate of achievement. Behaviour policy in place.
  • PSHE teach about trust and respect, morality and doing the right thing.
  • Bikeability training on road rules and how to ride in years 5/6.
  • RE teaching on commandments.
Individual liberty Links to school values:

Thankfulness

Peace

Forgiveness

 

UN CRC Article 31:  All children have a right to relax and play, and to join in a wide range of activities.

UN CRC Article 15:  Children have the right to meet together and to join groups and organisations, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.
  • Children have class jobs.
  • Class charter is devised by children.
  • Children choose to take part in sports events, school competitions and clubs.
  • Online safety is taught as part of internet safety day, computing lessons and log on messages.
  • Life Education visits: personal decision taking discussions.
Mutual respect Links to school values:

Kindness

Patience

Hope

 

UN CRC Article 2:  The Convention applies to everyone whatever their race, religion, abilities, whatever they think or say and whatever type of family they come from.

UN CRC Article 30:  Children have a right to learn and use the language and customs of their families, whether these are shared by the majority of people in the country or not.
  • High expectations are reflected in our behaviour and equality policies.
  • Children of all backgrounds and abilities are welcomed, accepted and praised for their abilities.
  • PSHE / Circle time is used for listening and turn taking, collaboration and cooperation.
  • Anti-bullying week held annually.
  • Joint Forest School and Tower Wood days with our Federation partner school promote mutual respect for children.
  • Sporting tournaments and inter-school competitions are entered into in a sporting but fair way to show respect to other teams.
Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs Links to school values:

Faith

Equality

 

UN CRC Article 14:  Children have the right to think and believe what they want, and to practise their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their rights. Parents should guide their children on these matters.
  • Visits are made to other religious buildings: Caton churches for other Christian beliefs, Ulverston Buddhist temple.
  • Infant learn a celebrations topic on different faith.
  • Behaviour, Equality and cohesion policy all promote this aspect.
  • RE syllabus also focuses on other religions; beliefs, festivals and places of worship.