In line with guidance from the DfE, we fully support 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 and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.'

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At Heathfield Primary School, we actively promote British values through spiritual, moral, social and cultural development which is embedded into our school ethos. In addition, we teach aspects of this though our PSHE curriculum, our RE curriculum and through our weekly themes. Opportunities for the promotion of British values are also identified through our six Heathfield Virtues.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Democracy
Democracy is promoted within a framework of rules, regulations and expectations, which are there for the benefit of everyone. Each year we hold elections for the designation of roles such as School Council, and other votes are utilised across daily and weekly routines (such as choosing a class story, or selecting the class reward in line with the behaviour policy). We promote honesty, integrity and morality as key aspects of fair democratic procedures.

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The Rule of Law
The importance of laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced throughout each day in school -  as well as when dealing with behaviour and through school assemblies. Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. Visits from authorities such as the Police, PCSOs, Fire Service, Show Racism the Red Card and PACE Team are part of our calendar and help reinforce this message. 

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Individual Liberty
Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school, we educate and provide boundaries for young people to make choices safely, through the provision of a safe environment and empowering education. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely.

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Mutual respect
Part of our school ethos and behaviour policy is built around the principles of mutual respect, tolerance and good relationships. Pupils take part in collective worship related to what this means and how it is demonstrated. Mutual respect is reinforced through the school rules and the school behaviour policy. 

Tolerance
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 consolidate and support what the children learn in RE and PSHE. Through our curriculum, we learn about different cultures. Members of different faiths or religions, wherever possible, are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and school.  

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