British Values
On this page you will find information about British Values for Corsham Regis School.
Promoting Fundamental British Values
In accordance with The Department for Education we aim to actively promote British values in our school to ensure our 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.
Our school’s core Christian values work in harmony with our British Values, and through our work on developing both aspects of children’s personal values, we encourage pupils to consider them together.
The Key British Values are:
- Democracy
- Rule of law
- Individual liberty
- Mutual respect
- Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
How this is done at Corsham Regis– FS2 and Key Stage One
| Promoting Fundamental British Values as Part of SMSC in Schools, pupils should have understanding and knowledge that includes: How citizens can influence decision-making through the democratic process. An appreciation that living under the rule of law protects individual citizens and is essential for their wellbeing and safety. An understanding that there is a separation of power between the executive and the judiciary, and that while some public bodies such as the police and the army can be held to account through Parliament, others such as the courts maintain independence. An understanding that the freedom to choose and hold other faiths and beliefs is protected in law. An acceptance that other people have different faiths or beliefs to oneself (or having none) should be accepted and tolerated, and should not be the cause of prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour. An understanding of the importance of identifying and combatting discrimination. | |||
| British Value | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
| Term 1/2 | Term 3/4 | Term 5/6 | |
| Democracy | Voting in class for class rewards. Voting for school council electives. Conducting pupil interviews around their learning so they have a say Having their say about Christmas Nativity parts Circle times FS2 selecting daily helpers and voting for rewards/activities. | Voting for ideas from the school council Voting for class activities Voting for stories Conducting pupil interviews around their learning so they have a say Circle times FS2 selecting daily helpers and voting for rewards/activities | Voting for ideas from the school council Voting for class activities Voting for stories Conducting pupil interviews around their learning so they have a say Circle times FS2 selecting daily helpers and voting for rewards/activities |
| The rule of law | Golden rules discussed and referred to when rules are broken. Rules for trips and visitors. Using visual reminds of core values and school rules. Discovery RE- rule of law questions. FS2- children learn to follow basic rules and having a star of the day seat where children have to wait their turn to use it. Using visual reminds of core values and school rules. | Play time rules to keep safe. Rules for staying safe in and out of school Golden rules discussed and referred to when rules are broken Using visual reminds of core values and school rules. Online safety rules Discovery RE- rule of law questions. FS2- children learn to follow basic rules and having a star of the day seat where children have to wait their turn to use it. Using visual reminds of core values and school rules. | Golden rules discussed and referred to when rules are broken. Online safety stories and assemblies. How to stay safe around the water, in hot weather etc. FS2- children learn to follow basic rules and having a star of the day seat where children have to wait their turn to use it. Using visual reminds of core values and school rules. |
| Individual liberty | Believing in father Christmas. Learn 4 Life lessons- how we have different views. Expressing themselves and their opinions. Pupil surveys Anti-bullying week FS2 child centred provision/PSED development matters objectives | Having the right to believe in Jesus and the Easter bunny. Learn 4 Life lessons- how we have different views. Expressing themselves and their opinions. FS2 child centred provision/PSED development matters objectives | NSPCC Learn 4 Life lessons- how we have different views. FS2 child centred provision/PSED development matters objectives |
| Mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs | Visiting a place of worship. Harvest Festival Remebrance Christianity in RE- understanding their religion and why it the teachings are important to Christians. Diwali Yr1/2- Christianity Is it possible to be kind all the time? Tolerance of different religions through the study of Christianity, Hinduism and Judaism. Understanding Islam and Judaism. RE themed week Promoting healthy living FS2- learning about and celebrating multicultural British Festivals- Christmas, Harvest and Judaism Promoting healthy living | RE Themed week- (Christianity) RE themed days- understanding different faiths and religious objects. Christianity Discovering and exploring other faiths, traditions and beliefs study of Christianity, Hinduism and Judaism. Understanding Islam and Judaism. FS2- learning about and celebrating multicultural British Festivals- Easter Promoting healthy living | RE themed days- understanding theirs and others faith and religious objects. (Judaism, Islam, Judaism/Hinduism) Recognising that different religious festivals involve similar activities. FS2- learning about and celebrating multicultural British Festivals Discovering and exploring other faiths, traditions and beliefs- Christianity, Judaism and Islam Promoting healthy living |
British Values – Key Stage 2
| British Value | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
| Term 1/2 | Term 3/4 | Term 5/6 | |
| Democracy | Voting in class for class rewards. Voting for academy council electives. Class debates Circle time | Voting for class rewards. Class debates Circle time | Voting for class rewards. General election Class debates Pupil of the week Circle time Y6 Pound Challenge |
| The rule of law | Golden rules discussed and referred to when rules are broken. Rules for trips and visitors. Using visual reminds of core values and school rules. Playground Rules Rules for trips Anti-bullying week L4L – seeing things from another point of view E safety New year class expectations | Play time rules to keep safe. Rules for visitors. Golden rules discussed and referred to when rules are broken E safety Walk safe Emergency services assembly | Golden rules discussed and referred to when rules are broken. Making good choices assembly. E safety Debates |
| Individual liberty | Crazy hair day Anti-Aullying week PE Multi skills Inter House competitions | PE Multi skills Inter House competitions Anti-bullying week Refugee Assembly Autism Week | PE Multi skills Inter House competitions Respect assembly |
| Mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs | Well-being into new year. Harvest celebrations RE – Dedicated learning November 11th Silence | Easter celebration RE – Dedicated learning | RE – Dedicated learning Discussions related to current events |