British Values at Loxley CE Community Primary School
At Loxley CE Community Primary School, we think it very important that our pupils develop a strong set of values and principles, and that they question and understand what it means to grow up in British society. Through a rich and challenging curriculum, we invite pupils to reflect upon their role in a diverse, multicultural and multi faith society.
The British Values as set out by the Department for Education (DfE) are:
• Democracy.
• The rule of law.
• Individual liberty.
• Mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith.
We facilitate an embedded appreciation of the values of fairness and democracy through our curriculum and assemblies as well as through our school council elections. We encourage the sharing of responsibility with all children in Yrs 4, 5 and 6 helping to tidy the lunch hall every day. Children also access a PSHE curriculum that promotes democracy and rights and responsibilities. At Loxley CE Community Primary School, we value both Pupil, Staff and Parent Voice and are very proud of our strong family-feel.
High expectations of behaviour permeate all that is undertaken within our school. Children have a very clear understanding of the rule of law within our own school as represented in five Guiding Lights, based on key quotes from the Bible, that are shared across the school. Through the curriculum children have opportunities to discuss the ‘UN Convention on the Rights of the Child’. There is a strong ethos in which children are supported to develop a sense of morality; knowing right from wrong and doing the right thing, linking it to the British laws. They see that laws and rules are there to protect citizens and ensure wellbeing and safety.
Children are very much encouraged to take opportunities and follow interests and are supported both in external and school extra-curricular activities. Their achievements are shared and celebrated in weekly celebration assemblies. With a focus on individual liberty, pupils learn how to keep themselves safe and are encouraged to take personal responsibility, makes choices and have ambition and aspiration. They are exposed to positive role models.
Our second Guiding Light embodies the British value of mutual respect.
"Live in harmony with one another." (Romans 12.16)
We show respect for all others and value their uniqueness. We demonstrate good manners towards others; always tell the truth to and about others; listen carefully to others and always value the contributions they make.
Children are expressly taught to have respect for themselves, and for all people, including those of a different faith, gender, age, sexuality or disability. All members of the school community have a duty to challenge discrimination wherever it is found.
The school’s RE curriculum provides a broad knowledge and understanding of major world faiths. Within this teaching pupils are taught to recognise commonality of all people, as well as contrasts in faith and belief, and to value these equally. Debate and discussion is positively encouraged to enable children to value and gain a fuller understanding of diversity.
