British Values

• Pupils are helped to understand and respect their own and other cultures and ways of life
• Collaborative work is used within lessons and children value others’ opinions
• Prejudicial/discriminatory behaviour is challenged
• RE, PSHE and SMSC curriculums encourage pupils to respect differences, such as differences of faith, ethnicity, disability, gender or sexuality
• Black History Week, Culture Day

British Values at Our School

Democracy

• School Council Elections
• School Council meetings/Class Forums
• Votes for School
• Visits to Parliament and to see the Havering Mayor
• Links with local MPs and Councillors who visit the school to speak to pupils
• Children involved in democratic processes, e.g. rewards and incentives

Individual Liberty

• Pupils are supported to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence
• Pupils are taught about their rights and personal freedoms and are advised on how to exercise these safely, e.g. through PSHE and E-safety lessons
• Pupils have the freedom to make choices in a supportive environment, e.g. signing up for clubs
• Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their behaviour – Star of the Week
• Pastoral support/ELSA reinforces the importance of making the right choices for behaviour
• Pupils have key roles and responsibilities, e.g. plat leaders, hall monitors

Rule of Law

• School rules and expectations are clear, fair and regularly promoted
• Pupils are helped to distinguish between right and wrong in the classroom, during assemblies, in the playground and during Class Forums
• The Behaviour and Anti-Bullying policies set out a zero tolerance baseline for any form of aggression, abuse or violence to individuals
• Pupils are encouraged to make good choices within a safe and supportive environment
• Pupils are encouraged to respect the law and we host visits from local authorities to help to reinforce this message, e.g. the Police

• Emotional Literacy/Social Skills taught through Jigsaw – our PSHE curriculum
• RE and SMSC curriculums
• Restorative Approach
• Peer Mentors
• Play Leaders
• School Council and Parent Council
• Core Value Assemblies
• Sporting events in the local community
• Charity work
• Anti-Bullying Week, Mental Health afternoons
• Positive relationships encouraged and modelled