Modern British Values
At Castle Cary Primary School, we actively promote British Values
We recognise the diversity within our society and ensure that British Values are embedded within our curriculum. The teaching of British Values is integrated through the Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural learning that takes place across all curriculum areas and they are taught through whole school assemblies.
Please see below some of the opportunities we provide:
Democracy
Our School Council promotes the democratic process - pupils nominate and vote for their representatives within the School Council.
Pupils from the school council gain the views of their classes and bring this back to school council meeting in order to support their decision making.
Our marking policy encourages feedback enabling pupils to respond to and influence the learning process.
Children create and adhere to class rules.
Pupils and parent’s views are considered and these views can form part of our School Development Plan.
Individual Liberty
Pupils are encouraged to respectfully express their views and beliefs and are taught how to do so.
Pupils have key roles and responsibilities within school, through our Cary Coins initiative. Children have roles such as, School Council, Play Leaders, Lunchtime Leaders, Mental Health Ambassadors, Classroom helpers, recycling support amongst many other roles.
Pupils have the opportunity and are encouraged to take part in a broad range of extra-curricular activities.
Pupils know who to speak to if they are worried or concerned about themselves or others, e.g. safeguarding team, teachers, pastoral team.
Our focus on the development of metacognition and character values, prepare children to become confident, independent, and respectful members of a democratic society, making choices.
Respect of those of different faith and beliefs
Our RWE curriculum provides children with a broad and balanced understanding of
world religions and promotes respect for the beliefs of others..
We provide resources to ensure that all pupils are effectively integrated into the teaching and learning process and the wider school community, including those that join at different starting points and those who have English as an additional language.
Mutual Respect
Pupils work collaboratively, share ideas in public and show respect for other pupils’
opinions during class discussions, assemblies and other school events.
School rules reinforce mutual respect.
All members of the school community treat each other with respect and model this in behaviour with colleagues and pupils.
All pupils participate in live productions throughout the school year, supporting and respecting each other.
The Rule of Law
We have clear rules and expectations of behaviour.
Each class has a class code of conduct created by the pupils at the start of each academic year.
Visits from emergency services and MPs/councillors, reinforces the
rule of law and the reasoning/purpose behind them.
The school supports pupils in regulating their own behaviour to make choices for the well-being of themselves and others with very clear boundaries and a restorative approach impacting on consequence and change.