We strive to ensure that the fundamental British Values are embedded within all aspects of our curriculum
This allows children to explore and engage with the values, developing them into a global citizen, who will thrive. We will teach our children to be accepting and tolerant; respectful and kind to everyone, and understand that we live in a diverse world which should be celebrated. When our pupils leave our school, they will know right from wrong, and be able to contribute positively to both their local and wider society adhering to the rule of law. It is fundamental that they understand the value of democracy and individual liberty to flourish in today’s ever-changing world.
“Somewhere inside of us all is the power to change the world!” – Roald Dahl.
King Charles lll Coronation
The photo above shows the planting of a Royal Burgundy cherry tree marking the King’s Coronation. The tree will flower with double rose pink flowers at the same time as the coronation each year.
It was presented to the school by the Mayor Jamie McKenzie, Beadle Valerie Morrish, Councillor Doug Bushby and Councillor Peter Lawrence.
The tree was planted by David and Andy from Bideford Council maintenance alongside some of our wonderful helpful children. We look forward to watching it bloom.
All the children in the school then received a commemorative medal to mark this very special historic occasion.
As a school, we have designed our curriculum with the clear intent of building and expanding upon the children’s knowledge, awareness and understanding of the key British Values:
Democracy
- Ethos of inclusion
- Class assembly programme
- Positive relationships are encouraged and modelled
- Reglious Education lessons reinforce messages of respect for others
- School Council
- Sportmanship encouraged during PE and interclass tournaments e.g. tag rugby
- Playtime mentors
- Respect sessions for year 4 and 5
- Star of the week
Tolerance of culture, Faith and Others
- Religious Education lessons reinforce messages of tolerance for others
- Link to local church-open the book, Easter gardens and Christingle
- Whole school assembly programme
- Class assembly programme
- Cultural champion for each year group to celebrate other cultures and traditions
- Using First News to promote and discuss national and global issues
- Geography enquiries looking into other cultures e.g. Year 1
Mutual Respect
- Ethos of inclusion
- Class assembly programme
- Positive relationships are encouraged and modelled
- Reglious Education lessons reinforce messages of respect for others
- School Council
- Sportmanship encouraged during PE and interclass tournaments e.g. tag rugby
- Playtime mentors
- Respect sessions for year 4 and 5
- Star of the week
Rule of Law
- Consistently applied School Behaviour Policy
- Star of the week celebrates to following of rules
- Children understand consequences when rules are broken e.g. timeouts, comic strip conversations
- Visits from fire safety and lifeguards
- Class rules for talk displayed
- Positive behaviour chart in each class and rewards for achievement
- Risk assessments shared with children on school trips
Personal Responsibility Individual Liberty
- Understanding responsibility in school in terms of behaviour and attitude to learning
- Children’s roles in school e.g. playtime mentors, book corners, school council
- Comic strip conversations following behaviour incidents
- Pupils learning how to keep themselves safe through teaching of Internet Safety, Bikeability, swimming
- Fundraising events for Comic Relief and Red Nose Day to raise awareness of the plight of others
- Star of the week
- Food bank collection in reception
This year our School Council have been very active around school. After being elected by the school, our members have decided on two main priorities:
· Helping to create a love of reading.
· Promoting good sportsmanship on our playground.
They have already established a calm reading area on the playground and organised playground leaders to run active games during playtimes.
Recently, members of the School Council met with Sir Geoffrey Cox, our member of parliament for Torridge and West Devon. They had a great discussion and asked questions about how government works, his career and his aims for the area.
