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    • British Values

    Christ the King Catholic Primary School

    Promoting British Values

    In 2011, the government defined British Values as democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. We promote these values through our own school values, curriculum and enrichment activities.

    Democracy

    Democracy is an understanding of how citizens can influence decision-making through the democratic process.  

    Links to our School's Mission Statement:

    We are part of Christ’s family

    How we Promote This:

    • We have a school Council, House Captains and Sport’s ambassadors.  This is used as an opportunity to promote and teach about democracy and the electoral process.
    • We encourage volunteerism in and out of school. Our pupils regularly contribute to charities such as CAFOD.
    • We regularly ask our pupils opinions through conferencing and questionnaires. We act on their responses.
    • In our PSHE curriculum  (Learn4life), the children learn about responsibility for themselves and others, the importance of rules and how groups can function well together.

    The Rule of Law

    The Rule of Law is an appreciation that, living under the rule of law, protects individual citizens and is essential for their well-being and safety.

    Links to our School Mission Statement:

    We are part of Christ’s family.

    How we Promote This:

    • We have high expectations of pupil conduct and this is reflected in our 3 rules: Ready, Safe, Respect and in our Behaviour Policy. We reward consistent demonstration of the 3 rules in our weekly celebration worship.
    • Through our 3 Rules (displayed in each classroom) and Gospel values, children are taught to respect each other, show good manners and to develop a strong sense of morality; knowing right from wrong, even when it is difficult.

    Individual Liberty

    Individual liberty is an understanding that children have the right to meet together and to join groups, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.

    Links to our School Mission Statement:

    Growing together as Christ’s family

    How We Promote This:

    • By following Gospel values, children are taught about personal responsibility, choices, ambition and aspiration. They are encouraged to take opportunities to follow their interests. For example, sport, music etc.
    • Our PSHE curriculum (Learn4life) teaches children how to keep themselves safe and manage risks such as road safety, bullying, internet safety. We hold anti-bullying weeks and sign post the children to the NSPCC. We have a worry box in the hall which is regularly checked by the Family Support Worker.
    • We have a Family Support Worker, who gives individual support to pupils and their families.
    • Our safeguarding policy and CP1 training highlights to staff and volunteers the signs to look out for. Staff have completed training for domestic abuse, sexual exploitation and prevention against radicalisation.

    Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs

    An understanding that the freedom to choose and hold other faiths and beliefs is protected by law.

    An acceptance that other people having different faiths or beliefs than themselves (or having none) should be accepted and tolerated, and should not be the cause of prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour.

    Links to our School Mission Statement:

    Loving and growing together as part of Christ’s family

    How we promote this:

    • We teach the Catholic faith through our RE curriculum, masses and through whole school and class worship. Our Catholic faith and Gospel values, including tolerance and respect, are at the centre of everything we do. Our RE curriculum has a focus on the value of tolerance and how we respect other faiths. In the Autumn Term, children spend two weeks learning about other faiths, looking at similarities as well as differences, which are celebrated by the children.
    • Our PSHE curriculum also teaches the children about understanding other faiths and beliefs.
    • Each year we have an International Day and evening for our school community.  We celebrate the many different cultures that we have at Christ the King

     

    “Loving learning, growing together as Christ’s family”

    By this we encompass:

    An understanding of the role of democracy; the importance of the rule of law; the respect of individual liberty; the showing of mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.

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