British Values

Promoting British Values is an important part of life here at Bacton Primary.

Children remember the five values using their fingers...

How do we teach Democracy?

• Encourage pupils to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school, such as through the school council

• Help pupils to express their views in class and through the use of pupil voice

• Democracy is shown/taught through history topics and inspirational women in history

• Provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of, and promote respect for, public institution and services

• Teach pupils how they can influence decision-making through the democratic process (house captains)

• Pupils across key stages take part in pupil questionnaires for a range of subjects, especially PSHE

• Parent views are regularly sought. Suggestions are listened to and taken on board

How do we teach The Rule of Law?

• Clearly structured and publicised Behavioural Policy

• Assemblies cover national and international events

• Visits from outside agencies - e.g. bikeability etc

• Regular class and school awards and celebration assemblies 

• Class rules, linked to our school’s values

• Use of praise and rewards to promote positive consequences (tokens etc)

• Visits from the local public services to talk to the children about being safe and the law.  These include, fire service, police officers, road safety units etc.

• Help pupils to distinguish right from wrong.  School council discussions, debating etc

How do we teach Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs?

• We have high expectations about pupil conduct and understanding of diversity. This is reflected in our Behaviour and Equality policies

• Pupils are reminded of their place in a culturally diverse society. This is achieved through the Religious Education curriculum 

• Assemblies and class work promote the diversity of society and the right for each person to be respected and valued equally regardless of ability, gender, faith, heritage or ethnicity

• Diversity is also promoted through music, texts, displays etc

How do we teach Mutual Respect?

• We all have high expectations of achievement and behaviour. Children and staff are polite and kind

• We listen and respect each other

• All members of staff are equally valued

• Weekly acknowledgements are made of all achievements and awards of the pupils in school

• Our wide range of sports activities promotes an attitude of equality and fairness

• Our PSHE/RSE curriculum embodies values of mutual respect

• We promote respect for individual differences

• Develop critical personal thinking skills

• Challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour

• Assemblies have universal themes of respect and embed our values

• As part of our RE curriculum each class learns about other faiths and beliefs

• We consider how some cultures and countries have vulnerable people e.g. homeless people and refugees

How do we teach Individual Liberty?

• Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment, this includes regular and high emphasis on online safety

• Pupils have key roles and responsibilities in the school, including school council, librarians, eco-rangers, house captains, classroom monitors, class ambassadors

• Assemblies and visual representation of our school values, spread our vision

• A wide range of extracurricular activities, events, residential trips and visitors enable the children to develop their individuality

• Implement a strong anti-bullying culture

• Ongoing visits (including virtual) to other places of worship

• Openly discussing and celebrating the differences between people such as different faiths, gender, ethnicity and disability