British values at HSM

Democracy; a respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic process

• Y2 children support staff with monitors responsibilities around school and as playground buddies.
• Parents’ views are welcomed at through methods such as questionnaires, feedback at parents’ evenings and with our ‘open door’ policy.
• Children, staff and parents have an annual questionnaire where they can put forward their views about the school.
• Pupils have the opportunity to discuss different points of view. Teachers value different viewpoints.
• Pupils sit on the pupil voice councils – food, school, Eco and sports. Children vote for 2 peers in a democratic election on a termly basis.

·         Pupils are taught from an early age the rules of the school. These are our Sparkling Rules and classroom rules alongside our Christian values.

·         Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind rules and laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken.

·         Visits from authorities such as the Police and Fire Service help reinforce important message about the law to children.

·         Pupils have opportunities to take part in productions and assemblies throughout the year that allow them to speak to audiences and perform.

·         Whilst focusing on all children developing key skills in the core subjects, we ensure they experience a broad and balanced curriculum encompassing music, a variety of sports, the arts and outdoor learning to allow equal opportunity for all.

·         Through our curriculum, pupils have a better understanding of what Britain is and where we are in the world. This encompasses geographical features and history.

·         Our Equality and Diversity statement and objectives state that all members of our school community work to promote equality and equal treatment

·         To promote and celebrate diversity, the acceptance that we are all different but we are all also equal. We also expect staff to challenge discrimination.

·         Our pupils have the opportunity to make individual choices and express opinions that develop their character and self-belief. They are encouraged to develop these qualities in the context of the rights and needs of other members of our school community.

·         Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely, for example through our e-Safety, Computing and PSHE lessons.

• Our strong link with St. Mary’s Church allows children to meet members of the church and work with them.
• Pupils are actively involved in the life of the school.
• Pupils are encouraged to become positive 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.