Kinson Academy

British Values

Promoting Fundamental British Values

In accordance with The Department for Education we aim to actively promote British values in schools to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain.

Pupils are encouraged to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance and understand that, while different people may hold different views about what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’, all people living in England are subject to its law.

These Key British Values are:

  • Democracy
  • Rule of law
  • Individual liberty
  • Mutual respect
  • Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCvMXBB-nrg&t=91s

Our Academy reflects British Values in all that we do.  We aim to nurture our children on their journey through life so they can grow into safe, caring, democratic, responsible and tolerant citizens who make a positive difference to British society and to the world.  We encourage our children to be creative, unique, open-minded and independent individuals, respectful of themselves and of others in our school, our local community and the wider world.

At Kinson Academy, we actively promote British Values in the following ways:

Democracy

  • All children are encouraged to debate topics of interest, express their views and make a meaningful contribution to the running of the school on matters that directly involve pupils.
  • Children have the opportunity to have their voices heard through pupil questionnaires and Pupil Voice sessions and the School parliament.
  • The principle of democracy is explored in the curriculum as well as during assemblies and special days.
  • Pupils have had active involvement in the selection processes of house captains.

Rule of Law

  • School rules and expectations are clear, fair and regularly promoted.
  • Pupils are always supported to distinguish right from wrong, in the classroom, during collective worship and on the playground.
  • Pupils are encouraged to respect the law understanding that it used to protect us and keep us safe.
  • Pupils are taught about religious laws through Religious Education lessons.
  • The Behaviour and Anti-Bullying policies set out a zero-tolerance baseline for any form of aggression, abuse or violence, which extends to pupils, staff, parents and carers.

Individual Liberty

  • Within school, pupils are actively encouraged, and given the freedom to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment.
  • Pupils are supported to develop their understanding of the world around them and how they can care for it.
  • Pupils are supported to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their behaviour and our pastoral support reinforces the importance of making the right choices.
  • Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and are advised how to exercise these safely, for example through our e-safety teaching and Personal, Social Health, Relationships Education (PSHRE) lessons.
  • Vulnerable pupils are protected and stereotypes challenged. A strong anti-bullying culture is embedded in the school and any form of bullying is challenged and addressed.
  • Pupils have key roles and responsibilities in school e.g. School Parliament Anti-Bullying Ambassadors, Play leaders.

Mutual Respect & Tolerance

  • Respect is one of the core values of our school. The pupils know and understand that it is expected that respect is shown to everyone, adults and children. This is promoted through our character traits.
  • Pupils are helped to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life.
  • Staff and pupils are encouraged to challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour.
  • Links and visits are promoted with local faith communities and places of worship.
  • Through the PSHRE and RE curriculums pupils are encouraged to discuss and respect differences between people, such as differences of faith, ethnicity, disability, gender or sexuality and differences of family situations.
  • Assemblies and discussions involving prejudices and prejudiced-based bullying have been followed and supported by learning in Religious Education (RE) and PSHRE.
  • We offer a culturally rich and diverse curriculum in which all major religions are studied and respected and global dimension work.
  • We use online platform, Lyfta, to support pupils to see and understand different cultures and religions 1st hand.

Celebration

British Values is interwoven through our curriculum and we like to take time to celebrate the active role our pupils take in understanding and promoting these values. We value time to share examples of how British Values has been seen in action and this empowers and enables our pupils to role-model and be confident to share their understanding of British values.