Values and Ethos

All pupils at our school are all taught to respect the following code of behaviour:

• We take responsibility and show respect for ourselves for ourselves and others.
• We don’t hurt others.
• We are kind and helpful.
• We listen.
• We are honest.
• In class, we work hard and make it possible for all pupils to learn.
  
• We move sensibly and safely around the school.
  
• We treat the school buildings and school property with respect
  
• We wear the correct uniform.
  
• We accept sanctions when given.
  
• We refrain from behaving in a way that brings the school into disrepute, including when outside school.

Promoting British values as part of SMSC
 
In, 2014, The Department for Education published guidance on promoting British values in schools to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain.

Examples of the understanding and knowledge pupils are expected to learn include:

• An understanding of how citizens can influence decision-making through the democratic process.
• ​An understanding that the freedom to hold other faiths and beliefs is protected in law.
• An acceptance that people having different faiths or beliefs to oneself (or having none) should be accepted and tolerated, and should not be the cause of prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour.
• ​An understanding of the importance of identifying and combatting discrimination.

British Values	For Pupils	For the wider community
Democracy Promotion of democratic processes, fostering the concept and application of freedom of speech and group action to address needs and concerns.  Key to this is the concept of holding others to account, including those in positions of authority and influence.	School council – candidates write their own manifesto Assemblies Democratic processes e.g choosing rewards for Golden Time (KS2) Debating Persuasive writing Learning about rights and responsibilities in historical societies e.g. Romans Whole school ethos to encourage and support working together Regular group, paired and collaborative work Talk partners	Consultations Questionnaires Surveys
Rule of Law ​ The importance of laws and rules, whether they are those that govern the class, the school or the country, are consistently promoted throughout the day and across the curriculum.	Class rules School rules Promoting Positive Behaviour Policy Visual timetables Personalised reward charts PSHE curriculum Visitors – Parish councillors, Police, West Devon Mayor Following rules in PE – respecting the referees decision Health and Safety rules – science, DT Road Safety (split site) Use of restorative justice Assemblies Displays	Home School Agreement IT User Agreements – for pupils and staff Abiding by the law i.e. no smoking site DBS checks Conduct Policy
Individual Liberty ​ Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their individual rights and responsibilities and advised how to use these safely.	Pupils making choices within the safe and secure school environment, The arts – discussion and personal expression Whole school assemblies School plays School teams Show and Tell, celebration assembly, Circle time Free choice – dressing up Anti-bullying Week Raising awareness of stereotyping and promoting anti-discrimination Children being given choices – style of writing, genres, choice of resources and equipment Yr 6 Life Skills	E safety information for parents Sex and Relationship information for parents
Mutual Respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith Celebrations of different faiths and cultural beliefs, inviting members of the school community to share their knowledge to enhance learning within the class in school, visits to and from different religious groups. Religious Education: Gaining a greater understanding of religious diversity and practices, which covers key religions represented in the UK.  Planning for the subject is directed by the 'Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education for Torbay and Devon	Supporting charities – Children in Need Yr R Christian and Muslim weddings Yr 1 “baptism” Visits to places of worship e.g. church, synagogue Assemblies Celebrating festivals – Divali, Eid, Hanuka, Christmas, Chinese New Year Multi - cultural Britain – food tasting, dressing up, displays, video clips, Stories from other cultures Celebrating origins of children – Indian, Polish and Hungarian topics	E safety  information for parents Sharing skills and knowledge of different faiths Remembrance Day Inviting speakers from local community

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