Fundamental British Values
Promoting British Values
The DfE state that there is a need to: “create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs."
At Crick Primary School, we actively promote these fundamental British values in the following ways:
Democracy:
Democracy is fully embedded within the ethos of Crick Primary School, and it is of paramount importance that the children’s voices are heard. Both children and parents have the opportunity to express their views and opinions through regular questionnaires, and also through Pupil Voice lunch meetings with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and a school governor. Children have the opportunity to vote in elections within school; for School Council members (Years 2-6), House Captains (Year 6) and for the May Queen and Herald. This provides the children with a good understanding that they have the ability to influence the democratic process. The School Council members meet fortnightly to discuss ideas and issues put forward by their class members, in order to continually improve the school through the eyes of the children. House Captains are actively involved in ensuring teams are available for the inter-house sports competitions and more cultural inter-house competitions such as art and music.
Our House Captains for this academic year are:
The Rule of Law:
Pupils are taught the values and reasons behind laws, which is continually reinforced throughout life at Crick Primary School. Children are governed by rules within both the classroom and The children have contact with the local PCSO, who is regularly present within school and the wider community. Children are taught about laws and why they are necessary to protect us, their own responsibility to abide by them, and the consequences of breaking them. In Year 6, the children take part in the 'Magistrates in the Community' project where teams of magistrates attend primary schools, give a presentation and discuss:
- How magistrates are appointed:
- What kind of cases they deal with
- How guilt or innocence is decided
- How magistrates decide to sentence
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Individual Liberty:
Within school individual liberty is championed, and the children are consistently encouraged to make individual choices in a safe and supportive environment. Children are able to make choices about their own learning within the classroom, through the use of fluid groupings and tasks. This is empowering for the children and provides them with the tools they need to tackle challenges effectively and independently. Children have a choice over a variety of extra-curricular clubs and activities during the school day and after school.
Mutual Respect:
As a school, we have a strong community ethos and promote the importance of valuing everybody around us. Children are instilled with the importance of respecting all other human beings; both adults and children. Within school we actively celebrate the diversity of skills and talents of individuals. Adults within school consistently model mutual respect, and the older children take on responsibilities through which they also demonstrate this respect for others. Children in upper KS2 run lunchtime clubs for younger children, in order to form strong relationships and model good values.
Tolerance of those with Different Faiths and Beliefs:
Within school, we actively demonstrate respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Christianity bears a strong weighting in our RE curriculum, and the children also explore a range of other religions. Children are taught the importance of valuing the faiths and beliefs of others, even if they are different to their own. Members of St Margaret's Church visit weekly for assemblies and visitors from other faiths are warmly welcomed within the school.
