British Values

Promoting British Values through SMSC

The DfE have recently reinforced the need "to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs."

The Government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy, and these values have been reiterated . At Martin Frobisher Infant School these values are reinforced regularly and in the following ways:

 

Democracy

Each year the children decide upon their class expectations and the rights associated with these. All the children contribute to the drawing up of the expectations. We have a school council which meets regularly  to discuss issues raised through classes. The council effect change within the school. Every child on the school council is voted in by their class. We have an annual visit to Normanton Town Council and have regular visits from Councillors throughout the year to learn about their role and how they support our local community.

 

The Rule of Law

The importance of laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced at Martin Frobisher Infant School. Pupils are taught about our Golden Rules and Golden Reasons.

Pupils are taught the value and golden reasons behind rules and laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. Visits from authorities such as the Police, Road Safety and Fire Service help reinforce this message.

 

Individual Liberty

At Martin Frobisher Infant School, children are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school we educate and provide boundaries for young children to make informed choices, through a safe environment and an empowering education. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely, for example through our eSafety and PSHE lessons.

 

Mutual Respect

Mutual respect is at the heart of our values. Children learn that their behaviours have an effect on their own rights and those of others. All members of the school community treat each other with respect.

 

Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs

We actively promote diversity through our celebrations of different faiths and cultures. Religious Education lessons and PSHE lessons reinforce messages of tolerance and respect for others. Members of different faiths and religions are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school. The children visit places of worship that are important to different faiths.

 

Equality  of  Opportunity

The Governors and staff  of  Martin Frobisher Infant School are committed to the principle and practice of equality of  opportunity.  We have an inclusive ethos which means all staff, pupils and parents work together to ensure everyone, regardless of  race, gender, sexual orientation,  disability or social background can thrive. Pupils are taught to respect and celebrate difference and understand that everyone is of equal value. Our equality policy has been created in line with the Equality Act 2010 and is reviewed every year.