British Values Curriculum
British Values are important to Sudell Primary School, embedding a culture of high standards and common decency. Message of the Week assemblies, weekly reflections, RE lessons and cross-curricular links, regularly reinforce the five British Values of Respect, Individual Liberty, Tolerance, Democracy and Rule of Law.
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Each class records this important work in their SMSC (Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural) book.
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​British Values are taught alongside the Aldridge Attributes of Teamwork, Passion, Determination, Problem Solving, Creativity, Risk Taking and Social Conscience. At Sudell, we believe that in order to promote these Attributes as well as British Values it must be woven through all we do.
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The Government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy. These values have been reinforced by the Department of Education in 2014, stating 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, mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.’ (DFE, 2014)
We actively promote the five fundamental British Values throughout school life. These values help our pupils grow into confident, respectful, responsible young people who understand their place in a diverse and modern society.
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The Key Values are:
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democracy
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rule of law
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individual liberty
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mutual respect
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tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
Democracy
What this means:
Everyone has a voice and everyone’s opinions matter.
How we promote it:
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Pupils vote for their Pupil Council representatives each year through a fair, secret ballot.
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Elected representatives share ideas and feedback from their classes in regular meetings.
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Children take on a variety of leadership roles such as monitors, playleaders, sports leaders and team captains.
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Pupils and parents are invited to share their views through questionnaires, surveys and discussions.
Rule of Law
What this means:
Rules keep us safe and help everyone live and learn together.
How we promote it:
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Pupils learn why rules and laws are important and how they protect us.
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Every class agrees its own set of rules alongside whole-school expectations.
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Our school values — Safe, Positive Mindset, Independent, Learning and Extra-Mile — guide behaviour across the school.
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Visitors from the police, fire service, PCSOs and road safety teams help pupils understand the law in real-life contexts.
Individual Liberty
What this means:
Everyone has the freedom to make choices and express themselves safely.
How we promote it:
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Children are encouraged to make positive choices about their learning and behaviour.
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Pupils have many opportunities to share their views and opinions.
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Lessons such as E-Safety and PSHE teach pupils how to use their freedom safely and responsibly.
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A wide range of extra-curricular clubs gives pupils the chance to explore their interests.
Mutual Respect
What this means:
We treat others how we would like to be treated.
How we promote it:
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Pupils learn the importance of caring for others’ feelings and valuing different opinions.
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Respect is a key expectation across school, shown in classrooms, corridors and the playground.
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New pupils, visitors and families are warmly welcomed into our community.
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PSHE lessons help pupils develop empathy, listening skills and positive relationships.
Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs
What this means:
We understand and respect that we are all different.
How we promote it:
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Pupils learn about a range of faiths, cultures and traditions through RE, PSHE, assemblies and themed days.
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Children are encouraged to appreciate differences and challenge discrimination.
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Learning includes inspirational role models such as Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Florence Nightingale.
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Pupils are given opportunities to share their own backgrounds and learn from one another.