British Values

At our academy we uphold and teach pupils about British Values which are defined as:

• democracy
• rule of law
• individual liberty
• mutual respect
• tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

These values are taught explicitly through Personal, Social, Health and Emotional (PSHE), and Religious Education (RE). We also teach British Values through planning and delivering a broad and balanced curriculum. 
 
We take opportunities to actively promote British Values through our assemblies and whole school systems and structures such as electing School Council members. We also actively promote British values through ensuring that our curriculum planning and delivery includes real opportunities for exploring these values.
 
At Crowle Primary Academy, these values are reinforced regularly and in the following ways:
 
Democracy:
Democracy is an important value at our academy. Children have the opportunity to have their voices heard through our School Council, pupil questionnaires and classroom debates.  The election of members of the School Council are based on pupil votes.  
 
We take opportunities to hold votes for decisions made in the academy and the classroom whenever possible, so the children can understand how democracy works in real situations and have their voice heard.  This might be as simple as voting for the activity for a Class Treat when getting 10 Class Points or a longer lasting one like the colour of the children’s toilets.    
 
We take opportunities like the local and general election to explore the voting system in Britain.  We use our curriculum to ensure our children understand how our country has become a democratic state, and how everyone is equal and has a right to vote, covering issues like the Suffragette movement.
 
The Rule of Law:
The importance of laws and rules, whether they are those that govern the class, the school or the country, are consistently reinforced at Crowle Primary Academy.
 
Children are taught the Golden Rules on entry to Crowle Primary and the high expectations dictated by these rules.  They learn that we are all responsible for our actions and we talk about Right and Wrong Choices.  These Golden Rules are constantly referred to in classrooms, assemblies and by all staff, and are displayed throughout the academy.  We celebrate and identify which rules the children are keeping and which aspect of the code they have broken to ensure that this connection is made and understood. To encourage and promote good behaviour, attitude and work, we have devised a reward system which is consistently followed throughout the academy and our children value it.
 
Our children are taught the value and reasons behind laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken.  Visits from authorities such as the police, fire service etc. are regular parts of our calendar and help reinforce this message.
 
Visits to and from the Scunthorpe Magistrates Courtroom, Police Officers and Fire Service underpin and reinforce this message.  Our local Poilice Support Officers attend the academy regularly to get to know the children and support our work with the community. 
 
Individual Liberty :
Children are actively encouraged to make choices at our school, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As an academy we provide boundaries for our children to make choices safely, through the provision of a safe environment and planned curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and are advised how to exercise these safely, for example through our e-Safety teaching. Children are given the freedom to make a wide range of choices, from attending extra-curricular clubs to supporting fund raising activities. 
 
Mutual Respect:
Part of our academy ethos and behaviour policy are based around core values such as ‘respect’ and ‘responsibility’ and these values determine how we live as a community at Crowle Primary School. Our children know that their behaviour has an effect on their own rights and those of others.  Adults throughout our academy model, demonstrate and promote respect for others as do older children who have responsibilities in the academy. 
 
Tolerance of Those of Different Faiths and Beliefs:
Crowle Primary Academy is situated in an area which is not greatly culturally diverse, and as a result we place a great emphasis on promoting diversity with our children.  This is achieved through enhancing pupils’ understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society and by giving them opportunities to experience such diversity. 
 
RE, PSHCE, our international and global teaching through our topic work and assemblies are regularly planned to address this issue either directly or through the inclusion of stories and celebrations from a variety of faiths, cultures and countries.  We use opportunities such as the Olympics and World Cup to study and learn about life and culture in countries such as Brazil.