British values at HSM

Fundamental British Values

  • Democracy
  • The rule of law
  • Individual liberty
  • Mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs

Review of our school approach

Our Core Values:

respect, honesty, hope, compassion, perseverance and community.



Our Vision:

At Haddenham St Mary’s Church of England School we are committed to excellence, care and fun for all.

Integral to our approach is the Christian ethos of caring for one another in school, in the local community and in society. At Haddenham St Mary’s, every child matters and everyone cares.

Our Aims:

We work in partnership with parents, governors and the wider community to –

  • Promote curiosity and enthusiasm,
  • Develop all abilities
  • Reward effort and achievement
  • Encourage independence
  • Promote creative and logical thinking
  • Encourage respect and sensitivity for others
  • Develop self confidence and self-esteem
  • Support Christian values

Our Legacy:

For every child and every family to take away wonderful memories of their early years with us.

Through our SMSC provision we…

Enable pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence

 
  • Pupils have opportunities to take part in productions and assemblies throughout the year that allow them to speak to audiences and perform.
  • Pupils have the opportunity to discuss different points of view.  Teachers value different viewpoints.
  • Whilst focusing on all children developing good skills in the core subjects we ensure they experience extra-curricular clubs and a broad and balanced curriculum encompassing music, a variety of sports, the arts and outdoor learning.
  • Through topics , geographically: pupils have a better understanding of what Britain is, learning more about:
  •  its coasts, rivers and mountains
  •  where Britain is in relation to the rest of Europe and other countries in the world
  • Historically: Moments in British history are studied in the topics such as ”Nurturing Nurses,” The Great Fire of London and “Guess Who?”
  • Our pupils have the opportunity to make individual choices and express opinions that develop their character and self-belief. However, they are encouraged to develop these qualities in the context of the rights and needs of other members of our school community.
  • Pupils have the opportunity to take part in the Treble Clefs choir.
  • Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education.
  • Curriculum drivers overarch planning to allow children to develop a wide range of skills.
Enable pupils to distinguish right from wrong and to respect the civil and criminal law of England

 
  • Low level behaviour sanctioned through Golden Rules. Children accept sanctions and improve behaviour.
  • Rare or no reported instances of bullying or racism.
  • Pupils empowered to have a voice and to stand up against discrimination, valuing equality, tolerance and mutual respect
  • The class rules are agreed by the children and are display in classrooms.
  • We help children to distinguish right from wrong and adopt restorative justice approaches to resolve conflicts.
  • Support from local Police and PSCOs throughout the year when needed
Encourage pupils to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative, and to understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality of the school and to society more widely
  • Charity support throughout the year – NSPCC, Children in Need, Stanley, Aqua Aid. School Council and parents raise money.
  • Community links and visits – church, Abbeyfields, Haddenham museum, library and DAF.
  •  HASSP Competitions provide the opportunity for children to meet other children from different schools whilst experiencing the process of decision making and understanding rules and fairness.
  • Treble Clefs singing in local community.
  • School trips  are planned linking with the class topic to provide children with further understanding of the world they live in.
  • Children are encouraged to respect themselves and to respect individual differences. This is a fundamental principle that is put into practice in the classroom, around school, in the playground and in Collective Worship.
  • Syrian Family project – local fundraising
  • Swaziland choir
Enable pupils to acquire a broad general knowledge of and respect for public institutions and services in England
  • Extra curricular activities delivered by other businesses – Sports Factor, Craft Club.
  • Local community links – DAF, Science Week – Lucy Electric
  • Children speak positively about the school and all it does for them (pupil questionnaires)
Further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling pupils to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures

 
  • RE curriculum allows pupils to learn about other faiths and cultures.
  • Faith visits planned – Neasden Temple
  • Children and parents readily share own beliefs
  • Diversity curriculum driver underpins learning so that children learn about what it is like to be in different communities, beyond their immediate experience.
  • Stanley – Christian Aid support.
  • We celebrate traditions and customs in the course of the year both Christian and non-Christian in nature.
  • We value and commemorate national events such as Remembrance Day.
  • We celebrate the languages spoken by some children in the school and the festivals celebrated by some of our families
Encourage respect for other people

 
  • Respect is one of the underpinning core values of our school.
  • Specialist weeks allow children opportunities to listen to and be taught by visitors.
  • Our strong link with St. Mary’s Church allows children to meet members of the church and work with them
  • Pupils are heavily involved in the life of the school
  • Pupils are encouraged to become active citizens in the wider community
  • As well as promoting British values we would actively challenge pupils, staff or parents expressing opinions contrary to fundamental British values, including ‘extremist’ views and principles.
Encourage respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic processes, including respect for the basis on which the law is made and applied in England.
  • Councils – Food, school and sports and new Eco Club. Children vote for peers in an election.
  • Y2 children support staff with monitors jobs around school and as lunchtime monitors helping younger children.
  • Parents’ opinions are welcomed at through methods such as questionnaires, feedback at parents’ evenings and with our ‘open door’ policy.

 

 

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Headteacher: Mrs K Collett. Chair of Governors: Mrs G Bull
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