SMSC & British Values

What do we do?

Democracy
  • Class voting for the election of school councillors at the start of the year
  • Provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of, and promote respect for, public institutions and services
  • Teach pupils how they can influence decision-making through the democratic process
  • Taught through assemblies and our school curriculum
  • Encourage pupils to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school
  • Help pupils to express their views
  • Model how perceived injustice can be peacefully challenged
  • Workshops provided School’s Parliament
Rule of Law
  • Ensure school rules and expectations are clear and fair
  • Class rules and celebration of adhering to these rules
  • Help pupils to distinguish right from wrong
  • Help pupils to respect the law and the basis on which it is made
  • Help pupils to understand that living under the rule of law protects individuals
  • Explore within PSHE laws and what to do if peer pressure is trying to persuade children to break these
  • Refer to the Equality Act 2010 as part of our No Outsiders Scheme;
Individual Liberty
  • Support pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem, self-confidence
  • Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour, as well as knowing their rights
  • Model freedom of speech through pupil participation, while ensuring protection of vulnerable pupils and promoting critical analysis of evidence
  • Challenge stereotypes
  • Implement a strong anti-bullying culture
  • E-Safety units of work are taught throughout school and staff receive training on these
Mutual Respect and Tolerance of Different Cultures and Religions
  • Use the No Outsiders scheme within our PSHE lessons to explore the protected characteristics of the 2010 Equality Act to promote respect for individual differences and to actively challenge stereotypes
  • Use assemblies to explore critical news events (e.g. terrorist attacks, Black Lives Matter etc)
  • Explore positive role models (where possible) through our topics who reflect the protected characteristics of the 2010 Equality Act
  • Challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour
  • Organise visits to places of worship
  • Our RE ‘Come and See’ scheme ensures that our children have a good understanding of a range of religious beliefs and customs
  • Help pupils to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life

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