British Values

At St Andrew’s Primary School, we are committed to prepare our children for life in modern Britain We incorporate the fundamental British Values of tolerance and respect within the ethos and life of the school.

All curriculum areas provide a channel for furthering the development of these concepts. In particular, Religious Education (RE), and Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) lessons that explore Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural issues as well as Citizenship provide excellent opportunities to deepen and develop understanding of the British Values. Children are taught to embrace these concepts with enthusiasm and demonstrate a good understanding of their application in their own lives. Our Intrinsic and Christian Values ensure our children have an understanding that gives them the platform for embracing difference.

Mutual respect and the tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
Respect is a fundamental School Value, around which pivots much of the work of the school. We pay explicit attention to this as part of our RE, PSHE, and SMSC curriculum.
Evidence	Collective Worship RE Curriculum - planning and pupil work Learning Walks - behaviour for learning School Values
Impact: Children can articulate why respect is important; how they show respect to others and how they feel about it for themselves Children’s behaviour demonstrates a good understanding of this value in action Children are able to talk about the different faiths and cultures they learn about, ask questions and show tolerance and respect for others of different faiths and religions

Democracy
The children at St Andrew’s Primary see democracy carried out in a variety of ways and know this as being an essential component of successful team working. Democracy is a School Value that children meet when discussing respect and fairness.
Evidence	The establishment of a new School Council each year models the democratic process RE Curriculum - planning and pupil work Learning Walks - behaviour for learning Visit to Houses of Parliament.
Impact: Children can work co-operatively in pairs and groups as well as in whole class situations. They understand about turn taking and respecting the views of others Children in KS2 are able to use the language of respect

Rule of Law
The children at St Andrew’s are familiar with this concept through the ethos and work of the school. Discussion of values are part of RE and PSHE lessons, KS2 children develop skills in debating and discussing laws/rules and their application.
Evidence	Class/School Rules Learning Behaviours School Values PSHE/Citizenship lessons on the role of law and parliament School Council meetings and Collective Worship
Impact Children are able to articulate how and why we need to behave in school

Individual Liberty
Our Values based discussions and acts of worship begin with discussion about the self, e.g., self–respect and self-worth in relation to the individual. Children are strongly encouraged to develop independence in learning and to think for themselves.
Evidence	Collective Worship RE Curriculum - planning and pupil work Learning Walks - behaviour for learning School Values
Impact: Children are able to show independence in learning and to think for themselves. Children understand about the importance of accepting responsibility and of their right to be heard in school They are consulted on many aspects of school life and demonstrate independence of thought and action.

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British Values

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