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Holly Grove Primary Academy

British Values Statement

At Holly Grove Primary Academy we value the diversity of backgrounds of all pupils, families and the wider school community.  

The Department for Education states that there is a 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 and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs”.

The Department for Education defines British Values as follows:

  • Respect for democracy and support or participation in the democratic process
  • Respect for the basis on which the law is made and applies in England
  • Support for equality of opportunity for all
  • Support and respect for the liberties of all within the law
  • Respect for and tolerance of different faiths and religious and other beliefs

Our school 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 adults 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.  Wherever possible, we take a global approach to learning by introducing themes from the perspective of other people in other countries.

At Holly Grove, we actively promote British values in the following ways:

DEMOCRACY

  • School/year group/class assemblies/School Council/Eco reps - 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 also have the opportunity to have their voices heard through pupil questionnaires and pupil surveys.
  • The principle of democracy is explored in the curriculum as well as during assemblies and special days
  • Enable students to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence

RULE OF LAW

  • Our school follows our school "Torch Values" , which are integral to our learning and ethos every day.
  • School rules and expectations are clear, fair and regularly promoted.
  • Pupils are always helped to distinguish right from wrong, in the classroom, during assemblies and on the playground.
  • Pupils are regularly reminded about their ‘Rights and Responsibilities’ and about how these are linked.
  • Pupils are encouraged to respect the law and Holly Grove enjoys visits from authorities such as the Police, Fire Service, Ambulance, etc. to help reinforce this message. Our children also take part in Police Cadet training in Year 6.
  • We have a clearly structured behaviour policy which all stakeholders understand and follow.

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. eg. by signing up for extra-curricular clubs,
  • 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. Eg Year 6 playground buddies/ Year 6 monitors/ Year group locker monitors/ 
  • 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 PSHE 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.  The school also operates a robust system of logging incidents.
  • Pupils have key roles and responsibilities in school e.g. school council representatives in each class, eco reps in each class. Reading Gladiators throughout the school to promote reading. 

MUTUAL RESPECT

  • Respect is one of the core  "Torch Values"  of our school.  Pupils know and understand that it is expected that respect is shown to everyone, adults and children.
  • Pupils have been part of discussions and assemblies related to what this means and how it is shown. These ideas are reiterated through school and classroom rules
  • Pupils are helped to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life.
  • Through sports coaching, we promote an attitude of equality and fairness.
  • Through the PSHE 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.
  • On a general level, the academies undertake assemblies which uphold traditional values of empathy, respect and tolerance. These are also taught within PSHE, Citizenship and RE lessons and on an informal nature throughout the school days.

TOLERANCE OF THOSE WITH DIFFERENT FAITHS AND BELIEFS

  • To accept that others have different faiths or beliefs (or none) and these should be accepted and tolerated.

  • This is achieved through enhancing pupils understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society and by giving them opportunities to experience such diversity.

  •  Assemblies and discussions involving prejudices and prejudice-based bullying are regularly held.

  •  We follow the Staffordshire agreed syllabus for RE which provides a broad and balanced education on a range of faiths, religions and cultures.

 

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