Our promotion of British values in school
Promoting British values at Greenleys Junior School
We agree with the Department for Education’s five-part definition of British values:
At the Greenleys Junior School pupils will encounter these principles throughout everyday school life. In particular, our promotion of spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding and well-being are manifested in our day to day behaviour and mutual respect for one another.
Listed below are some examples of how we promote these values in our school community:
Democracy
Parent and Pupil voice is significant in regards to life at Greenleys. We strive with enthusiasm to be an inclusive school to parents, pupils and the wider community.
The Rule of Law
Our pupils will encounter rules and laws throughout their entire lives. We want our pupils to understand that whether these laws govern the class, the school, the neighbourhood or the country, they are set for good reasons and must be adhered to.
This understanding of the importance of rules will be consistently reinforced through our curriculum. The involvement of our pupils in the creation of the school rules helps them to understand the reasons behind the rules and the consequences if they are broken. Throughout the year we welcome visits from members of the wider community including police, war veterans, the fire brigade and many more. We believe that clear explanations and real life stories emphasise the importance of the rule of law for our pupils.
Individual Liberty
We invest a great deal of time in creating a positive culture in our school, so that children are in a safe environment where choices and freedoms are encouraged. In lessons, learning tasks are often left for the child to decide upon. We encourage children to choose the task that will challenge them, giving them more freedom to determine their own learning. We offer a range of clubs which pupils have the freedom to choose from, based on their interests. Through our E-Safety, philosophy for learning we educate children on their rights and personal freedoms as well as supporting them in recognising how to exercise these freedoms safely. At Greenleys we believe that valuing choice and freedom in daily school life will foster a value for individual liberty as the children embark upon their future lives.
Mutual respect
Mutual respect is at the core of our school life. Students learn to treat each other and staff with great respect. This is evident when walking around the School and in the classrooms and the way in which governors, staff, and parents work in close partnership.
Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
At the Greenleys we strongly believe that tolerance is gained through knowledge and understanding. Through the routines of our daily school life, we strive to demonstrate tolerance and help children to become knowledgeable and understanding citizens who can build a better Britain for the future.
