How We Teach Traditional British Values at Benhall.

Democracy:

• Pupils have a chance to stand for the School Council.
• Pupils vote for their class representatives for the School Council .
• Pupils debate and vote for their Class Rules.
• Fairness and justice are promoted through activities and assemblies.

The Rule of Law:

• Pupils are expected to follow our school rules and class rules that aim to keep them safe, ensure fairness, maintain good order and enable learning to take place.
• Pupils are expected to play sport by sticking to the rules of the game and obeying the umpire.
• Visits from local police/PSCOs to help children understand the importance of keeping the law and education about their responsibilities at different ages.
• Developing an understanding of the role of Parliament and MPs.

Liberty:

• Pupil voice
• School Council
• Opportunities to initiate ideas including fundraising activities for charities
• The opportunity to express preferences and give opinions
• Promoting the consideration of the rights of others

Learning about the British Empire and Commonwealth Respect For Others:

• Anti Bullying policy and procedures, lessons and assemblies
• Equality policy and practice
• Sporting behaviour in competitions
• Open The Book visits and assemblies
• Regular changing of talk partners
• Inclusion regardless of ability or origins
• Promotion of good manners
• Inter team and class competitions

Modelling by adults in school Tolerance for Those of Different Faiths and Beliefs:

• Teaching of R.E.
• Acts of worship
• Assemblies and R.E. focus days reflecting the beliefs of others
• Visitors from other cultures/beliefs
• Right of parents to withdraw pupils from R.E. and/or worship
• Open the Book worship and prayers
• Visits to places of worship

Promotion of the idea that everyone is special Promotion Of Britishness:

• Supporting Britain and British sports players in events such as the Olympics, the World Cup, Commonwealth Games etc
• Commemoration of key historical/political events such as Guy Fawkes, Armistice and Saints Days
• Learning the National Anthem
• Showing respect for the Monarchy-marking significant events such as Royal weddings

Learning about British traditions and manufacturing The language we use with our pupils:

• Being honest
• Being brave
• Being friendly
• Trusting people
• Appreciating what we have
• Keep on trying
• Being kind
• Understanding that sometimes we are different and sometimes the same
• Sharing and taking turns
• Taking responsibility