British Values

Our Academy community considers the Fundamental British values to be:

Mutual respect and genuine tolerance of different faiths, cultures and beliefs
Democracy
Rule of law
Individual liberty

At our Academy we prepare children for life in modern Britain. This can be seen in our Academy through:

Our school community regarding people of all faiths, races, cultures and orientation with respect and tolerance
Our school community understanding the difference between British law and differing views on right and wrong
Our ethos and teaching which supports British law
Making our school community aware of the difference between the law of the land and religious law
Our Aspirations curriculum which has a clear focus on the principles of building character and self worth amongst all our students, inspiring them to become positively engagement and commitment, and guiding them to become confidence to take action.

In our school community we demonstrate Democracy through:	Student/staff and parent voice Electing student representatives to attend council meetings Taking part in National Youth Parliament elections Questionnaires which contribution to school procedures and decision making
In our school community we demonstrate the Rule of Law through:	Class rules An awareness of individual responsibilities and rights taught through RE and PSHCE Behaviour expectations Behaviour Policy Partnership links with the local police force Assemblies and workshops about rights, responsibilities and anti-social behaviour Awareness of appropriate current affairs Trips to Parliament Partnership links with local government, and visits from the mayor and local councillors.
In our school community we demonstrate Individual Liberty through:	Students making individual choices in a safe, supportive environment Students learning about self advocacy, resilience and stoicism, thereby developing their characters and confidence allowing them to tackle challenges and difficulties The wide choice and variety of extra-curricular enrichment activities that are available to all our students. Providing safe opportunities for our students to take risks Celebrating differences in culture and orientation A keen focus on Self-worth and Character
In our school community we demonstrate Mutual Respect through:	The Academy’s Vision and Mission The ethos, values and beliefs that drive the behaviour policy The Academy’s rules for both inside and outside the classroom The support of the Equality Alliance at the Academy The Anti Bullying Ambassador and Peer Mentor schemes High expectations of behaviour
In our school we demonstrate Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs through:	Assemblies Delivery of RE PSHCE and Citizenship Visits and guest speakers Twinning projects with schools from different areas of the UK Links with Mandir and Church leaders – supporting with the curriculum Primary circle time

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