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