Promoting Fundamental British Values.

At Hindley J&I, we aim to actively promote British values in school to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils are encouraged to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance and understand that while different people may hold different views about what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’, all people living in England are subject to its law.

Our school's core characteristics of respect, resilience, honesty, determination, confidence, cooperation and ambition work in harmony with our British Values.

The Key British Values are:

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

How this is done at Hindley J&I:

Actively promoting British values through-
Modelling values through what we say and do.
Teaching British Values explicitly and implicitly through our curriculum and Collective Worship.
Challenging pupils, staff or parents who express opinions contrary to British values.

Democracy – what do we do?
Provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of, and promote respect for, public institutions and services.
Teach pupils how they can influence decision-making through the democratic process.
Include in the curriculum information on the advantages and disadvantages of democracy and how it works in Britain.
Teach pupils the history of democracy, such as through the Year 6 topic on WW11.
Encourage pupils to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school, such as through the School Council.
Host ’Voting Stations’ so pupils learn how to express their views in a fair way.
Model how perceived injustice can be peacefully challenged.

Rule of law – what do we do?
Ensure school values and expectations are clear and fair.
Use of praise and reward to promote positive consequences.
Use of sanction to encourage pupils to take ownership of own behaviour.
Help pupils to distinguish right from wrong.
Help pupils to respect the law and the basis on which it is made.
Help pupils to understand that living under the rule of law protects individuals.

Individual liberty – what do we do?
Support pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence.
Strong focus on pupils developing own self-discipline.
Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour, as well as knowing their rights.
Model freedom of speech through pupil participation, while ensuring protection of vulnerable pupils.
Challenge stereotypes.
Implement a strong anti-bullying culture.
E-Safety lessons through school.

Respect and tolerance – what do we do?
Promote respect for individual differences.
Help pupils to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life, particularly through RE/PSHE curriculum.
Challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour.
Develop links with faith and other communities through RE and working alongside children and their families.
Learning to disagree in a respectful way.