• Democracy

• Rule of law

• Individual Liberty 

• Mutual respect

• Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

Democracy - What do we do? 

• Hold regular democratic elections for our Pupil voice groups (e.g. school council)

• 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.

• Include in the curriculum information on the advantages and disadvantages of democracy and how it works in Britain.

• Teach pupils the history of democracy, such as through Year 4 topic on Ancient Greece

• Encourage pupils to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school, such as through the School Council.

• Hold debates so pupils learn how to argue and defend points of view (KS2).

• Help pupils to express their views, including through Circle Time.

• Model how perceived injustice can be peacefully challenged.

• Democracy is shown through history topics such as the Vikings and Saxons.

• Circle Time and discussion groups.

Rule of law - What do we do? 

• Ensure school values and expectations are clear and fair.

• Use of praise and reward to promote positive consequences.

• Use of sanctions to encourage pupils to take ownership of own behaviour.

• 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.

• Explore the law in particular topics within PSHE and Science (Year 6)

Individual Liberty - What do we do?  

• Support pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence

• Strong focus on pupils developing own self-discipline by fostering rules with values - supporting children to adopt them independently.

• 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 lessons through school. 

Mutual Respect & Tolerance - What do we do?

• Promote respect for and celebrate individual differences 

• Celebrating events on the religious calendars of other faiths e.g. Holi, Diwavli, Eid, Easter & Christmas

• Help pupils to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life, particularly through RE curriculum

• Celebrate important periods for different communities e.g. Pride month, Black History month etc. 

• Strongly challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour.

• Organise regular visits to places of worship.

• Develop links with faith and other communities through RE and working alongside children and their families.

• Learning to disagree in a respectful way.

• Develop critical personal thinking skills.

• Link with local schools that have different demographic to ourselves.