British Values:

What the value means:

What it is like in our school:

Democracy  

To understand:

• and respect the democratic process

• how they can influence in decision making

• how to argue and defend a view point

• the importance of team work

• We have a discussion about what we already know and what we would like to learn.
• We choose the theme of the role play area.
• We bring all year one classes together to perform an annual Year one production.
• We use hot seating in role play, where we argue points of views of characters from stories. 
• We participate in Teddy Bear Olympics.
• We participate in Year 2 Mini Olympics as a team.
• We complete a Year 2 questionnaire to voice our opinions about the school.
• We audition for school productions.
• We vote for our class cube jar rewards.

• We vote for our class School Council representatives.
• We decide on class rules together (in addition to school rules and lunch time code)
• We discuss our ideas in teams.

The Rule of Law

• Ability to recognise the difference between right and wrong and apply this to their own lives

• Ability to accept responsibility for their behaviour

• To understand the consequences of their behaviour and actions

• Ability to resolve conflicts effectively

• Understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality and society more widely

• To understand that living under the rule of law protects them and is essential for their well-being and safety

• We decide on our class rules together.

• We follow rules: rainbow chart, school rules and lunch time code.

• We celebrate a class Star of the Week!

• We know how to act appropriately and use behaviour charts to reinforce this.

• We learn how to share and take turns.

• We talk to each other to resolve disagreements and conflicts.      

• We take responsibility to keep ourselves safe on the computer (e-safety).

• We collect money to make a positive impact on others: Harvest, Poppy, charity events and sponsored event days.

• We participate in the May Fayre enterprise week.

• Visits from people in the community.

• We pick up our own litter after a lunch time picnic.

Individual Liberty

• To understand rights and responsibilities

• We use the planning board to choose what we would like to learn.

• We know what to do to get on the ‘Super Smiley face’ to receive a sticker (going beyond expectations of being thoughtful and kind)

• We take responsibility to ensure lights are turned off in each classroom at playtime-looking after our environment.

• We can choose to participate in extra curriculum activities.

• We are role models to the other pupils in school.

• We have lots of responsibilities in Year 2 – such as snack, light and music helper.

• We each have a class helper.

• We understand that the amount of Golden Time we receive is relative to our behaviour.

• We change our own reading books.

• We look after ourselves and our belongings by washing our hands, zipping up our own coats etc.

• We follow safety and behaviour rules during school trips. Representing our school to the best of our ability.

Mutual Respect & tolerance of those with different faiths and belief

• Reflective about their own beliefs, religious or otherwise that inform their interest in and respect for different people’s faiths, feelings and values

• Reflective about their own experiences

• Interest in investigating and offering reasoned views about moral and ethical issues and being able to understand and appreciate the viewpoints of others

• Use a range of social skills in different contexts, including working and socialising with pupils from different religions, ethic and socioeconomic backgrounds

• Participate in a variety of communities and social settings, co-operating well with others

• Understanding and appreciation of the range of different cultures within school and further afield as an essential element of their preparation for life in modern Britain

• Understand, accept, respect and celebrate diversity as shown by their tolerance and attitudes

• We ask parents to contribute to their child’s learning journey.

• We learn through our Core values about respect and tolerance.

• We have many signs and displays about many cultures, special events and religions.

• We invite parents in to share their culture.

• We celebrate other the religions and languages of other children in our class.

• We participate in an International week.

• We have visited temples, churches and other religious buildings.

• We listen to many interesting stories about other people during Religious Education, Personal, Social,  Health and Emotional lessons and assemblies.

• We plan to celebrate festivals and mark special days from the world around us.

• We learn about animals, trees and natural features that are native to Britain – we are proud of what we see around us.

• We listen to music from around the world.