British Values at Locking Stumps

At Locking Stumps Community Primary School, British Values are embedded within our school culture and are promoted through our curriculum, school values, leadership opportunities, enrichment activities and daily interactions.

We are committed to developing confident, respectful and responsible young people who are prepared for life in modern Britain. Children are encouraged to take responsibility, contribute positively to their community and develop an understanding of the wider world through meaningful experiences both in and beyond the classroom.

Democracy

We encourage children to develop their voice and understand that everyone's opinions matter.

We promote democracy through:

• Our elected School Council and pupil leadership teams
• Leadership opportunities across all year groups
• Pupil voice activities and regular consultation with children
• Opportunities for children to share ideas and influence school decisions
• PSHE lessons, assemblies and class discussions
• Charity fundraising and community projects chosen by pupils

The Rule of Law

Children learn the importance of rules, responsibilities and making positive choices.

We promote the rule of law through:

• Our behaviour policy and agreed class expectations
• Positive behaviour recognition and celebration
• Safeguarding and online safety education
• Visits from local services and community organisations, including the police, fire service and other agencies
• Learning about rights, responsibilities and citizenship through our curriculum
• Encouraging children to take responsibility for their actions and decisions

Individual Liberty

We encourage children to develop confidence, independence and resilience while recognising their rights and responsibilities.

We promote individual liberty through:

• A broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum
• Leadership opportunities and pupil responsibilities
• A wide range of extracurricular activities and enrichment experiences
• Residential visits and educational visits
• Supportive pastoral systems, including peer support and buddy programmes
• Encouraging children to pursue their interests, talents and aspirations
• Teaching children how to stay safe in school, in the community and online

Mutual Respect

Respect underpins all relationships at Locking Stumps and is reflected in our school values.

We promote mutual respect through:

• Positive relationships between pupils, staff and families
• Buddy systems that support children across different year groups
• Collaborative learning and teamwork
• Celebration assemblies and recognition of achievement
• Inclusive teaching that values the contributions of every child
• PSHE, Relationship Education and restorative conversations
• A culture where kindness, empathy and good manners are expected and celebrated

Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs

We celebrate diversity and help children develop an understanding and appreciation of different cultures, faiths and ways of life.

We promote tolerance through:

• Our Religious Education curriculum
• Visits to places of worship and visits from faith representatives
• Cultural celebrations and themed diversity days
• Opportunities for parents and carers to share their cultures, traditions, professions and experiences
• Assemblies and learning linked to significant religious and cultural events
• Learning about different communities within Britain and across the world
• Working with a range of external partners and agencies to broaden children's understanding of society

Through these experiences, children learn to appreciate diversity, challenge stereotypes and develop respect for others, regardless of faith, culture, background or beliefs.

Inspiring each other every day. Anything is possible.