British Values

Our aim at St Margaret’s at Hasbury CE Primary School is to encourage children to develop and demonstrate skills and attitudes that will allow them to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in Britain. We actively promote the fundamental British Values and this forms part of our wider work in school with children in relation to their Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural education (SMSC).

 

The British Values, as defined by the government, are :

 Democracy

The Rule of Law

Individual Liberty

Mutual Respect 

Tolerance of different Faiths and Beliefs

 

We teach a broad and balanced curriculum that teaches elements of democracy, rules and laws, the monarchy, equality, values and virtues, environmental awareness and understanding of different faiths. Actively promoting British Values also refers to challenging pupils, staff or parents expressing opinions contrary to fundamental British Values. At St Margarets, values of tolerance and respect permeate all areas of school life. This creates a climate within which pupils feel safe and secure and therefore allows them to learn and develop. Pupil voice plays an integral part in driving the schools forward. 

 

These British Values are promoted throughout the curriculum, across the whole school. They are also seen in the school ethos, policies, collective worship, assemblies, special events and cultural celebrations.