British Values

British Values:

The DfE have recently reinforced the need “to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.”

The government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy, and these values have been reiterated by the Prime Minister this year. At Kirk Ireton these values are reinforced regularly and in the following ways:

Democracy:

Pupils have the opportunity to have their voices heard through our class discussions. The school regular canvasses pupils' opinions on a range of school policies and issues. For instance, science is now taught through Science Weeks and so we have asked the pupils their opinions on the changes.

The Rule of Law:

The importance of Laws/ rules, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced throughout regular school days, as well as when dealing with behaviour and through school assemblies. Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind 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; Fire Service; Lifeguards are regular parts of our calendar and help reinforce this message. Our behaviour policy includes the 5Rs- rules, respect, responsibility, routines, and rights. 

Individual Liberty:

Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make choices safely, through the provision of a safe environment and empowering education. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advise how to exercise these safely, for example through our E-Safety and PSHE lessons. Pupils are given lots of opportunities to leaner about themselves through the voices provided in extracurricular clubs.

Mutual Respect:

Part of our school ethos and behaviour policy has revolved around Core Values such as ‘Respect’ as part of the whole school Carsington values.

Friendship

Integrity

Tenacity

Zeal

Hope

Empathy

Respect

Belief

Enjoyment and Encouragement

Responsibility

Traditions and Trust

 Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs:

This is achieved through enhancing pupils understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society and by giving them opportunities to experience such diversity.