At Woodcroft Primary we are developing each child’s understanding of what it means to be British and what it is like to live in a diverse society that is modern Britain. We promote the British values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, tolerance and mutual respect through a number of different ways. We have attempted to capture them in the lists below:

Democracy

  • School Council elections
  • Running of the School Council
  • P4C
  • Pupil voice
  • Creation of class charters
  • Behaviour policy
  • Pupil conferencing

Rule of Law

  • School rules and sanctions
  • School Council affect change
  • Class charters on display
  • PSHE taught
  • Visits from local Police and Fire service
  • E-safety

Individual liberty

  • Saying no to bullying
  • Children are always listened to
  • Remembrance week
  • Taking responsibility for our own behaviour
  • Not using stereotypes
  • Children understanding rights and responsibilities
  • Children have choice of clubs during and after school
  • E-Safety

Tolerance

  • Curriculum that enables children to learn about religious and cultural difference
  • P4C
  • Not using stereotypes
  • Equality
  • PSHE

Mutual Respect

  • Assemblies that raise awareness of other cultures
  • Curriculum that enables children to learn about religious and cultural difference
  • School values and vision that are understood by staff and pupils
  • Support of charities and educating children on how their fundraising affects the lives of those less fortunate
  • Anti-bullying awareness
  • P4C
  • ELSA support
  • Performances