British Values
At St. John’s Church of England Primary, we promote British Values through our ethos, through our curriculum, through PSHE, through RE, through church services and through regular assemblies. There are five key values, and these are as follows:
Democracy
We work together to listen to and respect each other's views and ideas. Decisions are made fairly, and if we cannot come to a unanimous decision we vote to ensure the decision is fair. Each week all pupils take part in a PSHE lesson- we work patiently and collectively, with support from an adult, to discuss key issues, rules and values.
The Rule of Law
All pupils are taught the rules of the school and the values and reasons behind the rules. All pupils know that our aim is to ‘SHINE LIKE STARS’.
Throughout the school year the children and teachers reinforce these rules together and explore their meaning and how to apply them both in lessons and at less structured times of the school day. Our rules are supported through praise for positive choices.
Mutual Respect
High levels of mutual trust are demonstrated through the strong relationships between the children and the staff. Positive attitudes and caring behaviours are recognised and celebrated. These are reinforced through our weekly certificates in Celebration Assembly where parents are invited to attend.
Individual Liberty
Our safe and supportive environment, along with our rule system, encourages the children to make informed decisions and the right choices. Safeguarding and online Safety is paramount to also ensuring our pupils make safe choices. Becoming critical and reflective thinkers allows our children to feel confident about making good decisions.
Tolerance of those of different Faiths and Beliefs
We want our children to become tolerant citizens of the future, who can live and work harmoniously with others in our diverse society. We want them to understand that equality does not mean treating people equally, equality means treating people fairly. Through our RE lessons we learn about different faiths and cultures, encouraging respect and tolerance for all faiths and cultures.
