British Values
Promoting British Values At Tithe Barn Primary
In 2015 the DfE 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.” Please click on this link to read more about Promoting British Values in Schools. At Tithe Barn Primary School these values are reinforced in the following ways:
Democracy:
Democracy is richly embedded within the school. Pupils have the opportunity to have their voices heard through our active and vocal School Council. We do all that we can to encourage positive behaviour and good manners.
The Rule of Law:
Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind 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 and Fire Service visit school and help reinforce this message.
Individual Liberty:
Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. We provide opportunities for children to express their preference through voting for example, School Council. As a school, we educate and provide boundaries for all pupils to make choices safely, through provision of a safe environment and an empowering approach through the education. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and are advised how to exercise these appropriately, for example through our E-Safety and PSHE lessons.
Mutual Respect:
Mutual respect is one of our core values. It is shared with home through newsletters and website information. Adults throughout the school model, demonstrate and promote respect for others as do older children who have suitable, age related, tasks and responsibilities and this is reiterated through our classroom and learning rules, as well as our behaviour.
Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs:
Tithe Barn Primary School is a culturally rich and diverse school where children have unique opportunities to learn from each other by sharing and celebrating their different faiths and cultures.
During the school year we focus on these values during PSHE lessons and Assembly time.