What are British values?
British values are (according to the Ofsted Inspection Handbook, September 2014), acceptance and engagement with:
- Democracy
- The rule of law ( by respecting and upholding laws)
- Individual liberty
- Mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
The expectation is that pupils develop and demonstarte skills and attitudes that will allow them to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain.
What can we expect to see at Bosham Primary School in respect of these values?
The way we teach these skills is embedded within our curriculum and ethos. Here are just some of the ways we have achieved this:
Democracy
- We listen to all views
- We debate arguments for and against
- We become involved
- We express our views peacefully
- We vote and respect the result of the majority
- Through our school council
Rule of Law
- We make sure that our rules and expectations are very clear
- We know the difference between right and wrong
- We know that rules protect us
- We respect the rules
Individual Liberty
- We are responsible for our own behaviour
- We challenge stereotype and bias
- We are an anti-bullying school
- We promote self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence
- We model freedom of speech in a peaceful manner
Respect and Tolerance
- We promote respect
- We have respect for our own and others' cultures
- We discuss differences of faith, ethnicity, disability, gender and families