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British Values

There are many opportunities to promote British Values across the curriculum through our SMSC curriculum which includes lessons in class and assemblies.  Examples of how this looks at Roselands include:

 

Democracy – what do we do?

  • Class voting for the election of a school council member;
  • 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;
  • Encourage pupils to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school;
  • Help pupils to express their views;
  • Model how perceived injustice can be peacefully challenged;

 

Rule of law – what do we do?

  • Ensure school rules and expectations are clear and fair;
  • School rules and celebration of adhering to these rules;
  • Help pupils to distinguish right from wrong;
  • Help pupils to respect the law and the basis on which it is made;
  • Help pupils to understand that living under the rule of law protects individuals;
  • Promote the Rights Respecting School Articles (on policies, around school, in assemblies etc);
  • Refer to the Equality Act 2010 as part of our No Outsiders ethos.
  • Annual visit from police to take about their role and the rule of law.

 

Individual liberty – what do we do?

  • Support pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem, self-confidence;
  • Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour, as well as knowing their rights;
  • Model freedom of speech through pupil participation, while ensuring protection of vulnerable pupils and promoting critical analysis of evidence
  • Challenge stereotypes;
  • Implement a strong anti-bullying culture;
  • E-Safety units of work are taught throughout school and parents and staff receive training on these.

 

Mutual Respect and tolerance of different cultures and religions– what do we do?

  • Explore the protected characteristics of the 2010 Equality Act to promote respect for individual differences and to actively challenge stereotypes;
  • Explore positive role models (where possible) through our topics who reflect the protected characteristics of the 2010 Equality Act;
  • Challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour;
  • Organise visits to places of worship (where possible)
  • Recognise and celebrate key faith celebrations and those related to children of different cultures and religions in our school i.e. Chinese new year, Eid,Diwali.
  • Our RE scheme ensures that our children have a good understanding of a range of religious beliefs and customs;
  • Help pupils to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life;
  • Use of oracy hand gestures to disagree in a respectful way with the answers of others whilst in class.
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