Christian Values

Democracy

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• The school council is elected via a democratic process – the children vote for their class representatives.

• Staff support the school council to adhere to democratic processes.

• Individual children are elected to positions of responsibilities e.g. eco monitors, library council members.

• Our children are given a voice through discussions and questionnaires on what works well in school and what could be improved.

• The Worship Leaders review and canvas opinions on collective worship.

Rule of Law

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• Children are taught to understand the importance of rules both in school and the local and wider community

• Our collective worship and focus on Christian values enhance an appreciation of right and wrong

• Through our behaviour system children are encouraged to put right what they have done wrong.

• Children are aware of the impact of not following the rules – the expectations, boundaries and the consequences.

• Celebration assemblies, team point competition and ‘golden table’ (best lunchtime manners) recognise and reward children who respond best to school expectations.

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Individual Liberty

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• Pupils have key roles and responsibilities in school. e.g. School Council, Buddies, Y6 Ambassadors.

• Within school, we actively encourage pupils to make informed choices knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment.

• Christian values are embodied in all that we do and encourage individual choice and responsibility

• Children are encouraged to give their opinion and to share their ideas with due regard for the feelings of others.

• Extra-curricular activities allow all individuals to “take part” and be involved, including trips out of school and residential visits.

Mutual Respect and Tolerance

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• All staff actively promote an attitude of equality and fairness.

• Our buddies support younger children at playtimes.

• Collective worship is based on ‘Christian Values which are central to how we expect everyone to go about their life at our school.

• Our RE curriculum, including Collective Worship, provides a broad and balanced education on a range of faiths, religions and cultures.

• We are linked with Miriam Lord School in Manningham, Bradford – a large school with an intake which is almost exclusively Muslim. School councils have exchanged visits and are planning a joint DEKI investment project.

• We are also linked with JC van der Waal School in Maarssen, Holland. They organise a residential trip to our school every year, giving pupils opportunities to learn about another European country.