This statement outlines the key British values we actively promote.
Democracy
To understand how they can influence decision making through a democratic process.
We empower our pupils by giving them opportunities to make choices about the things that they believe to be important. By valuing each ‘voice’ and by listening and responding to that voice we demonstrate that we support democracy and liberty.
At St. Aidan’s Pupils also have the opportunity to have their voices heard through our Pupil Council and pupil questionnaires. The elections of Pupil Council Members are based solely on pupil votes.
The principle of democracy is also explored in the History and RE curriculum as well as in assemblies. We explore how democracy and the law works in Britain in contrast to other forms of government in other countries.
Individual Liberty
To understand that the freedom to choose is protected in law.
Pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment.
Pupils have key roles and responsibilities in school e.g. Year 6 Reading partners, Prayer Leaders, Friendship Ambassadors and Gardeners etc.
We educate and provide boundaries for pupils to make choices safely, through provision of a safe environment and an 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 PSHCE lessons.
Whether it is through choice of challenge, of how they record, of participation in extra-curricular clubs and opportunities etc., pupils are given the freedom to make choices.
Mutual Respect
To understand that while people may hold different views, we may show respect towards them.
Our school rule designed by our children is be ‘Kind and respectful’. Our PSHCE and SRE curriculum embodies the values of Mutual Respect through units of learning such as Relationships and Being a Responsible Citizen.
Through sports coaching, we promote an attitude of equality and fairness.
Our Reading Buddy scheme promotes mutual respect between pupils across different phases.
Our RE curriculum teaches children that we are all made in the image of God but we are all different. The children also learn about other faiths and the importance of showing respect.
The Rule of Law
To appreciate that living under the rule of law protects us and is essential for our well being and safety.
The importance of laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the academy, or the country, are consistently reinforced throughout regular school days; 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 they hold and the consequences when laws are broken. Visits from authorities such as the Police; Fire Service; Ambulance etc. are regular parts of our calendar and help reinforce this message.
We have a clearly structured behaviour policy which all stakeholders understand and follow.
The concept of the Rule of Law is also reinforced through teaching activities in our PSHCE curriculum.
Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs
To accept that others have different faiths or beliefs (or none) and these should be accepted and tolerated.
Our RE curriculum teaches children that we are all made in the image of God but we are all different. The children also learn about other faiths and the importance of showing respect.
One of our core school values is ‘Diversity’ we learn about different cultures and have discussions involving prejudices and prejudice-based bullying.
ADDRESS
ST AIDAN'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
PORTNALLS ROAD,
COULSDON, SURREY,
CR5 3DE
CONTACT
TEL:
01737 556036
EMAIL:
admin@st-aidans.croydon.sch.uk
safeguarding@st-aidans.croydon.sch.uk
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