Promoting British Values In Education.pdf

Review Cycle:
- Full review by Governing Board (Curriculum, Pupils, and Achievement) every three years.
- Last agreed by the Governing Body in Summer 2018.
- Due for review in Autumn 2021.

Background and Rationale:
- Schools are required to promote spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, and physical development of pupils under the Education Act (2002).
- National Curriculum emphasizes understanding diverse British heritages and global dimensions of life.
- Teachers' Standards mandate upholding public trust, ethics, and behavior, including promoting fundamental British values.

British Values Definition:
- Democracy
- Rule of Law
- Individual Liberty
- Mutual Respect and Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs

Promotion Strategies at Moss Hall Junior School:

1. School Aims and Values:
- Equal opportunity for all.
- Celebrating diversity, self-worth, and contributions to the learning community.
- Emphasis on fairness, respect, and shared high expectations.

2. Curricular and Extra-curricular Activities:
- Audit identified extensive work promoting British values across subjects, year groups, and time.

3. Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural Development (SMSCD) Goals:
- Self-knowledge, self-esteem, and confidence.
- Distinguishing right from wrong and respecting civil and criminal law.
- Accepting responsibility, showing initiative, and contributing to local and global society.
- Broad knowledge of and respect for public institutions and services.
- Tolerance and harmony between cultural traditions.
- Respect for others and democracy, including participation in democratic processes.

4. Curriculum Structure:
- Knowledge-rich curriculum based on core concepts (migration, settlements, trade, civilization, etc.).
- Exposure to global food, music, literature, art, and religious diversity.
- Safe and supportive environment encouraging appropriate choices.
- Pupil voice through displays, class reflections, assemblies, School Parliament, and House Captain system.