British Values

At Pike Fold we ensure that through our vision, values, rules, curriculum and teaching we promote tolerance and respect for all cultures, faiths and lifestyles. We have a duty to prepare our children for life in modern Britain and to keep them safe.  As a school we value the diverse ethnic backgrounds of all pupils and families; we undertake a variety of events and lessons to celebrate these. We have found this approach to be enriching for all parties as it teaches tolerance and respect for the differences in our community and the wider world.

Pike Fold is committed to serving its community and surrounding areas. We recognise the multi-cultural, multi-faith nature of the United Kingdom and understand the crucial role our academy plays in promoting these values.

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 beliefs

Democracy

• All children are encouraged to debate topics of interest, express their views and make a meaningful contribution to the running of the school on matters that directly involve pupils.  Children also have the opportunity to have their voices heard through pupil questionnaires and pupil surveys.

• The principle of democracy is explored in the curriculum as well as during assemblies and special days

Rule of Law

• School rules and expectations are clear, fair and regularly promoted.

• Pupils are always helped to distinguish right from wrong, in the classroom, during assemblies and on the playground.

• Pupils are regularly reminded about their ‘Rights and Responsibilities’ and about how these are linked.

• Our behaviour policy states a zero tolerance baseline for any form of aggression, abuse or violence, which extends to pupils, staff and parents and carers.

Individual Liberty

• Within school, pupils are actively encouraged, and given the freedom to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment.

• Pupils are supported to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence.

• Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their behaviour and our pastoral support reinforces the importance of making the right choices.

• 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 and PSHE lessons.

• Vulnerable pupils are protected and stereotypes challenged.  A strong anti-bullying culture is embedded in the school and any form of bullying is challenged and addressed.  The school also operates a robust system of logging incidents.

• Pupils have key roles and responsibilities in school e.g. school council representatives in each class, subject ambassadors

Mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and religions and other beliefs

• Respect is one of the core values of our school.  Pupils know and understand that it is expected that respect is shown to everyone, adults and children.

• Pupils are helped to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life.

• Staff and pupils are encouraged to challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour.

• Links and visits are promoted with local faith communities and places of worship.

• Through the PSHE and RE curriculums pupils are encouraged to discuss and respect differences between people such as differences of faith, ethnicity, disability, gender or sexuality and differences of family situations.

• We offer a culturally rich and diverse curriculum in which all major religions are studied and respected and global dimension work embedded in many of our humanities topics and discrete language lessons (French).  These curriculum topics offer children the chance to reflect on our core values and British values.