At EP Collier  Primary School we actively promote the British Values of:

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

We believe that the promotion and teaching of these values actively prepares our children for adult life. The promotion of British Values also supports the requirement placed on schools to implement the Prevent strategy. This is through our SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) Education and is embedded in our everyday life in school.

At EP Collier Primary School we celebrate and value our diversity through our values, curriculum and wider events.

Our curriculum is designed to provide many opportunities for the children to explore British Values. Some of the ways in which this is done are detailed below:

Democracy – What do we do?

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

Teach pupils how they can influence decision-making through the democratic process and know that they have a voice – school council, eco-committee for example

Include in the curriculum information on the advantages and disadvantages of democracy and how it works in Britain now and across history.

Help pupils to express their views

Circle Time and discussion groups

Pupil questionnaires to gain pupil voice

Rule of Law – What do we do?

Ensure school rules and expectations are clear and fair

Classroom Codes of conduct

Challenging of behaviours and attitudes that go against school and British values

Help pupils to distinguish right from wrong

Help pupils to understand that living under the rule of law protects individuals

Individual liberty – What do we do?

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

Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour, as well as knowing their rights

Teach children to recognise their civil liberties within a context of mutual respect for others

Challenge stereotypes

Implement a strong anti-bullying culture

E-Safety through school

Encourage children to take responsibility for their own actions and to understand the impact on others and consequences their actions might have.

Teach the understanding of rights and responsibilities through assemblies, e-safety and PSHCE.

Mutual respect and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs – What do we do?

Promote respect for individual differences

Help pupils to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life

Challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour

Organise visits to places of worship

Develop links with faith and other communities through RE and working alongside children and their families

Learning to disagree in a respectful way

Work to the agreed Local area syllabus for RE

Have meaningful representation of different cultures and beliefs throughout the curriculum

The curriculum.

Staff regularly review the curriculum to ensure that it promotes the areas above. It also ensures that pupils are taught about key events and figures in history. Events during the year celebrate culturally diverse occasions and memorable events taking place in the country e.g. Remembrance Day. At EP Collier Primary School we will actively challenge children, staff or parents who express opinions that are contrary to fundamental British values including extremist views. Staff receive regular training to promote anti-racism behaviours and to help them fee able to challenge racist views and behaviours.