British Values
In June, 2014 Michael Gove set out plans for all school children to be taught ‘British values’. The then Education Secretary announced that from September 2014, England’s 20,000 primary and secondary schools would be required to actively promote tolerance, fairness, respect for other faiths, and the rule of law and democracy.
At Stanton Cross Primary School we value the diverse ethnic backgrounds of all pupils and families and undertake a variety of events and lessons to celebrate this. This year we will celebrate Diwali, Harvest and mark Remembrance Day on the 11th November to name a few. We will continue to run events throughout the academic year.
Democracy
Pupils have the opportunity to have their voices heard through Pupil questionnaires. As a group, each class has the responsibility for setting class behaviour rules and as part of anti-bullying week all pupils agreed and signed, a whole school anti–bullying pledge. School Council meetings are represented by pupils and meetings are held on regular monthly basis.
The Rule of Law
The importance of Laws, whether they are those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced throughout the school when dealing with behaviour. Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. Authorities such as the Police; Fire Service are invited in school to help reinforce this message.
Individual Liberty
Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make choices safely, through the provision of a safe environment and empowering education. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advise how to exercise these safely, for example through class assemblies and PSHE lessons.
Mutual Respect
Part of our school ethos and behaviour policy revolves around our DARE values. Pupils will take part in anti – bullying week. Our school promotes respect for others, no matter what the gender or beliefs.
Tolerance of Those of Different Faiths and Beliefs
This is achieved through enhancing pupils understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society and by giving them opportunities to experience such diversity. Assemblies and discussions involving prejudices and prejudice-based bullying will be followed and supported by learning in RE and PSHE.
We have planned assemblies for the year based on the British Values.
Coming in September 2024...School Council
At Stanton Cross we will have a school council committee, whereby pupils use their role to voice the opinions of others and their own. We encourage the use of talk. Our school council will support in fundraising for the school and the council will put forward ideas for school projects, to help enhance our learning environment and school. The school council will have fortnightly meetings.