Christ the King RC Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

PHSE 

British Values 

Democracy in action: the children of Christ the King vote for their new  house captains.

The Department for Education states that there is a need

“to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs”.

The Department for Education defines British Values as follows:

• Respect for democracy and support or participation in the democratic process                        
• Respect for the basis on which the law is made and applies in England
• Support for equality of opportunity for all
• Support and respect for the liberties of all within the law
• Respect for and tolerance of different faiths and religious and other belief

British Values Statement

At Christ the King RC Primary School, we cover British values in all aspects of school life - it is part of the ethos of the school. As a Catholic school, we are fully committed to the values contained within the Gospels, these values encourage children to love everyone as they are made in the image and likeness of God. That is, every person is a child of God and therefore we must treat them with respect, love, and tolerance. We aim to prepare children for life in modern Britain by ensuring that the fundamental British Values are introduced, discussed, and lived out through the ethos and work of the school. Our curriculum provides opportunities to deepen and strengthen understanding of these by developing the spiritual, moral, social and cultural education.

Democracy is covered by the elections of  the house captains and the school councillors to the School Council. The children elected to these posts work with the headteacher as representatives of the children, and they are encouraged to take a leading role in important decisions to improve school life and learning.

 Rule of Law 

Our children are taught the value and reasons behind school rules. We use restorative approaches following any incidents when people have been hurt either verbally or physically. Our positive behaviour policy is reviewed annually by staff, children, and governors. We have a very clear Mission statement,

'Christ at the Heart of All We Do'

This encourages children to live their life as Jesus Christ would have done and follow Gospel values.

Individual Liberty

Pupils are taught to make individual choices following the teachings of Jesus Christ.  We have a very clear code of conduct and mission statement and a very strong emotional well-being programme which encourages children to keep them themselves safe both online and in the community. We have high expectations of good behaviour and any issues which arise are dealt with through PHSE sessions, circle time or whole school/ class assemblies.

Mutual Respect

Children are encouraged through our school mission statement, circle time, whole school/class Mass and class assemblies to have mutual respect for each other.

Through our comprehensive Religious Education, we learn about other religions and faiths.

Tolerance of those of different faiths

In RE lessons/class assemblies’ children are taught about different faiths and cultures. Children are taught to be respectful towards all others who have different faiths.