Democracy:

• Inclusive Teamwork: Staff model and consistently encourage teamwork amongst children, emphasising the equal importance of every member and valuing every voice and opinion.
• Pupil Involvement: Children share opinions through class discussions and electing House Captains (Year 6) and School Councillors, promoting active participation in decision-making.
• Behavioural Rewards: The Behaviour Policy actively rewards considerate and collaborative actions, fostering positive behaviour in various settings.
• PSHE: Democracy-related topics are covered in age-appropriate PSHE lessons, teaching the strengths, advantages, and disadvantages of democracy in Britain.
• Curriculum Integration: Curriculum design incorporates opportunities to teach debate rules and hold mock elections during events like general or local elections.
• Christian Values: Christian School Values instil confidence in children to discuss and defend their viewpoints appropriately.
• Empowerment: Collective Worship, reflection and the curriculum emphasise that every child, regardless of age, can have a positive impact.

Rule of Law:

• Law Reinforcement: The importance of laws governing the class, school, and country is consistently reinforced throughout the school day, in behaviour management, and during collective worship.
• Simple Rules: School rules centre on our Christian values of BELONGING, BELIEVING and ACHIEVING 
• Understanding Laws: Pupils are taught the values, reasons behind laws, and the responsibilities and consequences associated with them. The school is partnered with the Police Awareness Academy, who provide workshops for all-year groups and parents. Our Year 6 pupils also attend the Westminster Junior Citizenship Academy.
• Guest Speakers: Visits from authorities such as Community Police, local MPs and School Governors reinforce the importance of rules.

Individual Liberty:

• Safe Choices: Pupils are encouraged to make choices within a safe and supportive environment, understanding and exercising their rights and personal freedoms.
• Curriculum Involvement: Curriculum planning allows children to contribute to their own learning and make choices.
• Behavioural Support: The behaviour policy emphasises making the right choices and offers forgiveness and support when mistakes occur.
• Community Involvement: Pupils engage with the local community, participating in events, visits, and projects to raise awareness of community issues.
• Citizenship Education: Pupils evaluate society, making informed, independent choices as responsible citizens.

Mutual Respect:

• Ethos and Policy: The school ethos and behaviour policy revolve around core values of respect and forgiveness.
• Inclusive Respect: Staff and pupils treat each other with respect, valuing differences in person, property, and opinions.
• Respectful Environment: Mutual respect underpins classroom and school rules, as well as the behaviour policy.

Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs:

• Cultural Diversity: The school enhances awareness of cultural diversity, welcoming children of all faiths and encouraging knowledge-sharing.
• Religious Education: RE teaching includes a focus on other faiths, such as Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhi, and Islam, alongside Christianity.
• Prejudice Awareness: Collective Worship and PSHE encourage discussions on prejudices and prejudice-based bullying.
• Visits and Discussions: Representatives of different faiths visit the school, fostering open and respectful discussions to enhance understanding.
• Educational Visits: Visits to places of worship and celebrations of significant cultural and historical days contribute to tolerance and education.