What are British Values?1. Democracy2. The rule of law3. Individual liberty4. Mutual respect5. Tolerance of those who differ from

ourselves perhaps through faith, beliefs or gender.

These British Values are embedded throughout our school, in our relationships, in how we are organised and both within and beyond the

curriculum.

British Values and Monkspath Junior and

Infant SchoolAt Monkspath Junior and Infant School we have our own School Values which are underpinned by broader values and principles known as British Values. These British Values bind us together as a society. At Monkspath Junior and Infant School we have developed an understanding of what we believe British Values to be and how they guide what we do.

1.DEMOCRACY

• Britain is a democracy . This means that the people in Britain vote for the people who make the laws and decide how the country is run. If we didn’t have a democracy, just one person might be able to make all the laws and that would not be fair.

• At Monkspath Junior and Infant School we are democratic whenever possible. For example we vote for who we want to represent our classes on our School, Sport and Eco Councils.

• We help to decide which charities we want to raise money for and we are given choices about things that affect us.

• When we vote for things in school, everyone has an equal say and we are listened to.

• School staff listen to the choices we make and what we choose, happens.

• We voted for our new Playground equipment during our own ‘general election’ which was run by our School Council.

2. Rule of Law• In Britain we have a

police force who make sure people do not do the wrong thing or break the laws. This means that we are safe.

• Without laws in our country, it would be ‘everyman for himself.

• In school we help develop fair rules for our class and school.

• We understand the importance of rules and the consequences of breaking them.

3. Individual Liberty

• In Britain, (as long as we do not break the law), we can live as we choose to and have our own opinions about things.

• In our school, individual liberty is taught through lessons and examples that advise us on how to safely exercise our rights and personal freedoms. These provide boundaries for us to make choices safely and in a safe environment.

• We have a choice of the challenges we undertake in our lessons and, we have lots of extra-curricular clubs and opportunities to choose from.

• We are given the freedom to make choices about what we do in school.• We learn that being free to make personal choices does not give us the right to

harm or upset others or to take an unfair advantage.• We understand that liberty of the individual comes with core responsibilities to

treat others fairly, to listen to the views and opinions of others and to treat others with respect.

4. Mutual Respect• We might not always

agree with other people, but we try to show respect for their thoughts and feelings.

• We give respect to others and we can expect other people to show us respect.

• We all have buddies from another year group, we learn together and develop respectful relationships with each other.

• We know that our behaviour affects our rights and the rights of others.

• We help each other with suggestions and advice.

• We make all newcomers visitors welcome in our school.

• In Britain we understand and value that other people might have different beliefs than our own and they may believe in differing religions.

• As a school we enjoy learning from each other about the differing beliefs and religions that our friends and colleagues live by.

5. Tolerance of those with other faiths and

beliefs• Our R.E curriculum is

planned to allow us to respect and learn about different faiths and cultures.

• Assemblies within school cover key religious festivals as well as reminding us of our core values.

• We are quick to challenge any form of intolerance and feel confident to do so.

• Our school community represents many faiths and beliefs, we celebrate our diversity.