Promoting British Values at Barncroft

British Values

Vision: ‘To be an inclusive school in which all children enjoy an outstanding learning experience, make good
progress and leave us as responsible happy citizens’

In 2011, the government defined British Values as democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. We promote these values through our vision, Five Bs, a diverse curriculum and enrichment activities.

Value

How We Promote It

Democracy

Links to school values:

  • Be Resilientย 
  • Be Aspirational

UN CRC Article 12:

Children have the right to say what they think should happen, when adults are making decisions that affect them, and to have their opinions taken into account.

How We Promote Democracy

  • We have an elected School Council. This is used as an opportunity to promote and teach about democracy and the electoral process.
  • We encourage volunteers in school. This includes things like sports leaders from local secondary schools and adult helpers that hear children read.
  • Democracy is promoted through PSHE lessons, P4C lessons and assemblies.

The rule of law

Links to school values:

  • Be Kind
  • Be Resilient
  • Be Empowered

UN CRC Article 19:

Governments should ensure that children are properly cared for, and protect them from violence, abuse and neglect by their parents, or anyone else who looks after them.

How we promote the rule of law

  • We have high expectations about pupil conduct and this is reflected in our Behaviour policy. There are rewards for exhibiting good and caring behaviour and consistent demonstration of our values is recognised through such things as house points, learning behaviour awards and Celebration assembly.
  • Through our school assemblies, circle time, P4C lessons and PSHE children are taught how to earn trust and respect and are supported to develop a strong sense of morality; knowing right from wrong and doing the right thing even when itโ€™s difficult.
  • The local police officer visits the school to talk to the children and explain about their role in society.

Individual liberty

Links to school values:

  • Be Kind
  • Be Resilient
  • Be Aspirational
  • Be Curious

UN CRC Article 19:

All children have a right to relax and play, and to join in a wide range of activities.

UN CRC Article 15:

Governments should ensure that children are properly cared for, and protect them from violence, abuse and neglect by their parents, or anyone else who looks after them.

How we promote individual liberty

  • We have high expectations about pupil conduct and this is reflected in our positive Relationships Policy.ย  Consistent demonstration of our values recognised through house points.
  • Through our school assemblies, P4C lessons and PSHE children are taught how to earn trust and respect and are supported to develop a strong sense of morality; knowing right from wrong and doing the right thing even when it’s difficult.
  • The local PCSO visit the school to talk to the children and explain about their role in society.

Mutual Respect

Links to school values:

  • Be Kind
  • Be Resilient
  • Be Aspirational
  • Be Curious
  • Be Empowered

UN CRC Article 31:

All children have a right to relax and play, and to join in a wide range of activities.

UN CRC Article 15:

Children have the right to meet together and join groups and organisations, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.

How we promote mutual respect

  • Through our school values and the PSHE programme, children are taught about personal responsibility, choices, ambition and aspirations. They are encouraged to take opportunities to follow their interests in sport, art, music etc.
  • The SCARF PSHE programme has specific units relating to individual liberty.
  • Children are taught how to keep themselves safe., including e-safety. This is implemented through the computing curriculum.ย 

Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs

Links to school values:

  • Be Kind
  • Be Resilient
  • Be Aspirational
  • Be Curious
  • Be Empowered

UN CRC Article 2:

The convention applies to everyone whatever their race, religion, abilities, whatever they think or say and whatever type of family they come from.

UN CRC Article 30:

Children have a right to learn and use the language and customs of their families, whether these are shared by the majority of people in the country or not.

How we promote tolerance of different faiths and beliefs

  • We have high expectations about pupil conduct and this is reflected in our Positive Relationships Policy.
  • Through our schoolโ€™s values, P4C, PSHE and RE lessons, children are taught to respect each other, to be co-operative, collaborative and supportive. The children are also encouraged to look for similarities as well as being understanding of any differences.
  • We raise money for various charities over the school year. Some of these include Comic Relief, Children in Need, Cancer Research and a local homeless charity.
  • The school develops understanding of differences through the No Outsiders programme.