The Department for Education has introduced a statutory duty for schools to promote British Values and to ensure they are taught in schools.
At The Richard Clarke First School we take very seriously our responsibility to prepare children for life in modern Britain. We value the ethnic diverse backgrounds of all pupils and families and undertake a variety of events and lessons to celebrate and explore these alongside other cultures in our country.
We ensure that the fundamental British Values are introduced, discussed and lived out through the ethos and work of the school. All curriculum areas provide a vehicle for furthering understanding of these concepts. Our cross curricular approach provides excellent opportunities to deepen and develop understanding developing the spiritual, moral, social and cultural education of our children.
The school makes considerable efforts to ensure children have exposure to a wide experience beyond their local community, in order to ensure an excellent platform for embracing difference. During experiences children are supported to develop the key fundamental British values through a variety of sporting events, linking with culturally diverse schools and a range of visits including the faith trail.
At The Richard Clarke First School, we value the voice of the child and promote democratic processes such as our school council whose members are voted for by the children. Ideas and events are planned and discussed with a chance for debate and putting forward points of view.
Children are given responsibility lead other children in games and activities so that they are fully involved in all aspects of school life. For instance, our older children are play leaders and help to promote our core values. We expect all our children to be good role models for each other, which is encouraged through high expectations of behaviour.
DEMOCRACY
THE RULE OF LAW
TOLERANCE OF DIFFERENT CULTURES
AND RELIGIONS
MUTUAL RESPECT
INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY
SMSC
Assembly themes
RE lessons
PSHE lessons
Cross curricular links
Trips and visits
Charity support