British Values Statement
British Values:
As a school, the teaching of PSHE and British Values is paramount. At Biddick Hall Infant and Nursery School we aim for our children to be well rounded valuable members of society who treat others with respect and tolerance, regardless of background. We promote the basic British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs. Our PSHE programme, Jigsaw, covers British Values in every single lesson. Jigsaw lessons are mapped against the fundamental British values and these are referred to during the lessons and during whole school assemblies.
Democracy
We have a school council which consists of two members from each KS1 class who are voted for by their classmates during our Democracy week. Children learn about the role of a school councillor. They write individual manifesto speeches and present these to their classmates before a vote takes place. Each class has their own ballot box and our local MP in assembly presents the results. They meet regularly with the Head Teacher to discuss a range of issues to make our school the very best it can be. Councillors feed back their discussions to their class mates to ensure that all members of our school community have an opportunity for their voice to be heard.
The Rules of Law
The high expectations of our school are clearly outlined in our Behaviour Policy. At the beginning of each school year, teachers discuss “The Biddick Way” with their pupils which is then clearly displayed in the classroom. These rules; To achieve, To be respectful and to stay safe; are revisited regularly through the PSHE Curriculum, including during assemblies and class discussions throughout each day. There are clear sanctions for inappropriate behaviour and these are discussed in private with children. Then children are supported to make appropriate choices to ensure they can be reintegrated to the group in a timely manner. We aim to ensure that children understand that school rules are there to ensure we are all safe and happy throughout our time at school.
Individual Liberty
We encourage our children to make choices knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment to enable them to do this. Children are continually encouraged to make the right choices. Our curriculum ethos promoted positive learning behaviours and encourages children to reflect on the choices they have made. The importance of making them safe online is explored through our computing curriculum and as part of our annual e-safety day.
Mutual Respect
Our school ethos is built around respect for everyone. We are an inclusive school where everyone is valued and has a contribution to make to our school. Children learn that their behaviour has an effect on their own feelings as well as the feelings of others. Children are encouraged to respect each other throughout the day including at breaktimes and lunchtimes and put their PSHE knowledge and skills into practice. As a school we also actively take part in events such as Anti-Bullying Week and Show Racism the Red Card.
Tolerance of those with Different Faiths and Beliefs
Different Faiths and Beliefs are explored through RE lessons, assemblies, visitors in school and visits to a range of different places of worships. Children are taught that people have different faiths and beliefs, which should be accepted and respected at all times. Children within our school are encouraged to share their beliefs, experiences and special celebrations with peers and staff to promote tolerating differences. Parents are invited to share celebrations from a range of faiths including Harvest assemblies.
