Sherston C of E Primary School is required under section 78 of the Education Act 2002 to promote the spiritual, moral, mental and physical development of pupils. As of November 2014, schools also need promote fundamental British values as part of the school curriculum.
Sherston School is committed to serving its community. It recognises the multi-cultural, multi-faith and ever-changing nature of the UK. It also understands the vital role it has in ensuring that groups or individuals within the school are not subjected to intimidation or radicalisation by those wishing to unduly, or illegally, influence them.
It follows equal opportunities guidance which guarantees that there will be no discrimination against any individual or group, regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, political or financial status, or similar. Sherston School is dedicated to preparing pupils for their adult life beyond the formal, examined curriculum and ensuring that it promotes and reinforces British values to all its pupils.
The DfE has suggested that pupils are taught about fundamental British values during their spiritual, moral and cultural (SMSC) learning. Pupils are expected to display knowledge of the fundamental aspects of British values. The government has outlined their expectations, stating that pupils should:
Sherston School does not have to promote or teach any particular belief, view or way of life that contradicts our outlook or ethos; however, we will not promote discrimination, or accept intolerance against people or groups, on the basis of their belief, opinion or background.
Democracy |
Democracy is promoted by:
Pupils voting for School Council members Classes voting for their whole class rewards Circle time (KS1 & KS2) Debating (KS2) Voting for stories Pupil Voice
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The rule of law |
The Rule of Law is promoted through:
The School Behaviour promises The School Behaviour Policy Playground cards (red, yellow, golden) The Life Bus L4L (Learn for life) Classroom Dojo points |
Individual freedom |
Individual Freedom is promoted by:
The School Behaviour policy The Golden Book Pupil Voice RE Curriculum PSHEE Curriculum |
Mutual respect |
Mutual Respect is promoted by:
Topic based curriculum Individual themed weeks (Black History Week / Sports Week etc) RE Curriculum School Values (Friendship, Respect, Forgiveness, Perseverance, Reverence) Behaviour Policy SMSC Buddy system (YR/Y5)
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Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs |
Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs is promoted by:
RE Curriculum School Values Topics (Diwali day) HOPE work (anti-hate crime project) Friendship week |
Identifying radicalisation |
Identifying Radicalisation:
PSHE / circle times Worry boxes Positive relationships between pupils and staff Buddy system Y6 RE curriculum PREVENT trained staff |