At Christ Church Primary, in accordance with The Department for Education, we actively promote British Values to ensure our young people leave school prepared for the richness and diversity of life in modern Britain.
The Key Values are:
• democracy
• rule of law
• individual liberty
• mutual respect
• tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
Preparing children for 'living and learning' together in modern Britain has a significant place within all we do. Our country's values are closely aligned to our own school Christian vision. At Christ Church Primary we develop and deepen children's understanding of British Values throughout our curriculum, wider learning opportunities, discussions and literature, ethos, times of collective worship and learning environment so that they have a meaningful understanding and firm foundation on which to build their lives.
Direct links are made between our school policies and values and the values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of different faith and beliefs. At Christ Church Primary children actively develop and demonstrate skills and attitudes that allow them to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain.
We strongly believe in the importance of teaching our children to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance and understand that while different people may hold different views about what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’, all people living in England are subject to its law.
We promote British Values in the following ways:
Democracy
Providing pupils with a broad general knowledge of and promote respect for public institutions and services
Teaching pupils how citizens can influence decision-making through the democratic process
Teaching pupils how democracy, leadership and the works in Britain contrast to other forms of governments in other countries
Team Rep elections, including ‘live’ counting of results, to actively promote the democratic process
A Team Rep for each class, ensuring that all pupils within the school have a voice that is listened to
Junior Leadership Team and Team Rep meetings
Team Times throughout the week where pupils can express views freely and without fear of discrimination
Participation in the annual debate at Dudley Council House
School leaders regularly seek pupil views
Governors seek views and opinions of pupils
Teaching many skills for democracy throughout our curriculum, including the capacities collaboration and listening and empathy
Rule of Law
School rules are consistent from Nursery to Year 6; all children and parents know and understand our school rules
Excellent teaching throughout the year, and in particular, during Induction, of good and bad choices, rewards and consequences for actions, enabling pupils to understand the difference of right and wrong
Rules, rewards and consequences are applied consistently by all members of staff
Knowledge that living under the rule of law protects individual citizens and is essential for their well-being and safety
Opportunities for every child to be a volunteer and take more responsibility as an active citizen of the school community
Individual Liberty
Teaching skills for independent thinking and learning throughout our curriculum, including the capacities interdependence and questioning
Teaching and supporting pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence
A strong anti-bullying culture with trained Anti-Bullying Ambassadors as a voice for all pupils
Encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour as well as knowing their rights
Modelling freedom of speech through pupil participation and pupil debates
Challenging stereotypes
Promoting and raising awareness of the needs of others through planned charity work
Praise assemblies celebrating the unique talents and achievements of members of the school community
Competitive and non-competitive sporting opportunities giving pupils the opportunity to strive to be the best they can be, develop sportsmanship capacities and celebrate the achievement of others
Mutual respect and the tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
We welcome all regardless of faith, culture or beliefs and promote respect for individual differences
An open and safe learning environment in which pupils can express their views, seek help and help others
Christian values at the heart of all we do
Inclusive collective worship
Team Times throughout each week and the opportunity to share and respect views of others
‘No hands up’ culture ensuring all can be heard and listened to
Books and resources reflecting diversity of life in modern Britain and provide pupils with a comprehensive understanding of people and communities beyond their immediate experience
Planned opportunities within the curriculum to promote all forms of equality and to foster greater understanding of and respect for people of all faiths (and those with no faith)
Images reflecting the diversity of modern Britain across school, including displays and books
A strong anti-bullying culture with trained Anti-Bullying Ambassadors as a voice for all pupils
Challenging prejudicial and discriminatory behaviour
Partner talk in every class, ensuring all are listened to and promoting respect and tolerance of others’ views
Use of ‘Picture News’ and ‘Big Questions’ to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to question, discuss and debate current affairs
Equality
We welcome and strive for excellence and equality for all
Clear and strategic equality objectives
High levels of support and tailored intervention for SEND pupils
Targeting Pupil Premium funding effectively
Monitoring and evaluating progress and attainment for all groups of learners so that all groups achieve well
Monitoring and evaluating equality of opportunity in terms of school provision (for example, music lessons, participation in sporting activities) and extra-curricular opportunities
Subsidising educational visits, including residential trips
Offering extra-curricular activities at a subsidised rate so that pupils can access a range of new activities and experiences