British Values

At Stoneyholme, we promote the British values across the whole school. They underpin our ethos and values and are reinforced through our broad curriculum and collective worship, where we provide for the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of all our pupils.

Democracy

We provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of and promote respect for public institutions and services e.g parliament, police/emergency services.

We encourage pupils to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school e.g. pupil leadership teams.

We have records of school council meetings / minutes of meetings and follow ups.

 Where possible, we provide opportunities to use voting systems to show fair ways to achieve outcomes.

 We help pupils to express their views e.g. through English lessons and opportunities to present work and opinions.

 We teach pupils how public services operate and how they are held to account through PSHCE lessons. 

Rule of Law

We have ensured that school / class rules and expectations are clear and fair. Each class has their own class charters which were made together at the beginning of the year. 

We help pupils to distinguish from right and wrong.

We help pupils to respect the law.

We help pupils to understand that living under the rule of law protects individuals. Children undertake many Rights Respecting sessions where they are aware of their rights and what the responsibilities of duty bearers are too. 

We involve pupils in discussing and rectifying poor behaviour which is not outlined in the behaviour policy. 

We ensure children understand the importance of road safety through PSHCE lessons. 

Individual Liberty

We support pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence. 

We encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour as well as knowing their rights through Rights Respecting sessions.  

We challenge stereotypes. 

We implement a strong anti-bullying culture which is celebrated every year in November. 

We help them to understand the concept of freedom. 

We allow them to choose their own friends and play time equipment.

Children choose clubs that are undertaken as part of their enrichment. 

Mutual Respect and Tolerance

Disciplinary Concepts

As well as embedding the values mentioned above, the children will also be considering the following disciplinary concept questions throughout their learning. 

What does it mean to be a citizen? 

Does equality always mean treating everybody the same?

Is power always a positive thing?

Does change always make things better?

Is being part of a community the same for everyone?

Is trade necessary?

Alongside each of these concepts, the children at Stoneyholme also consider substantive concepts such as climate change, sustainability, equity, fairness, influence, identity, diversity and tradition.