Promoting Fundamental British Values

In accordance with The Department for Education we aim to actively promote British values in schools to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils are encouraged to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance and understand that while different people may hold different views about what is "right" and "wrong", all people living in England are subject to its law.

The Key Values are:

• democracy
• rule of law
• individual liberty
• mutual respect
• tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

Value

How We Promote It

Democracy

• Our pupil selected School Council teaches about the importance of democracy.
• Our pupils have the opportunity to volunteer their time in activities/roles such as Eco-Warriors,  and also take part in fund raising events for local and national charities.
• Democracy is also promoted through daily decision making, debating, RSE lessons and assemblies.
• Pupils are taught about the freedom of speech through assemblies.

The rule of law

• Our Behaviour Policy demands high expectations of pupil conduct and this is shared with and agreed by all pupils. Pupils are rewarded for exhibiting good and caring behaviour and consistent demonstration of our values is recognised through things such as ‘Star of the Week’.
• Through our RSE lessons, our pupils are taught how to earn trust and respect and are supported to develop a strong sense of morality; knowing right from wrong and doing the right thing even when it’s difficult.
• We take part in local initiatives such as Crucial Crew and maintain links with local police officers, Family Learning and Local Council initiatives.
• Children are taught about equality and mutual respect for all and this is reinforced through our Behaviour Policy.

Individual liberty

• Through our school values and RSE lessons, children are taught about personal responsibility, choices, ambition and aspiration.  They are encouraged to take opportunities to follow their interests in art, sport etc.
• Children are taught how to keep themselves safe, including on-line.  This is done through computing lessons, e-safety days, assemblies and outside organisations such as the NSPCC, as well as through the RSE curriculum.

Mutual respect

•  Our Behaviour Policy demands high expectations of pupil conduct and this is shared with and agreed by all pupils.
• Through our school’s values, RSE and circle time, children are taught to respect each other, to be cooperative and collaborative, be supportive and to look for similarities while being understanding of differences.
• Mutual respect is an expectation of all and is underpinned through our Mission Statement and promoted through daily life at St Peter's, RSE lessons and assemblies.
• Pupils learn about a range of faiths and beliefs and how difference enriches life experiences. 

Tolerance of different faiths, beliefs and of those who have no beliefs 

(Respect, tolerance and understanding)

• Our Behaviour Policy demands high expectations of pupil conduct and this is shared with and agreed by all pupils.
• Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs is promoted through the curriculum for Religious Education. Pupils learn about different religions, their beliefs, places of worship and festivals.
• Special assemblies are held celebrating significant religious festivals such as Ramadan and Diwali where guest speakers, staff and pupils are invited to share their beliefs and traditions.
• Pupils have the opportunity to visit places of worship.