In accordance with The Department for Education we actively promote Fundamental British Values in schools to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain.

Our children 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.

The Key Values are:

• Democracy
• Rule of Law
• Individual Liberty
• Mutual Respect and Tolerance of those who have different faiths or beliefs or none

What does Democracy look like at All Saints CE Infants and All Saints CE Juniors?

Each school has School Ambassadors with members from Reception all the way through to Year 6.

The Ambassadors meets regularly and in the meetings the children’s views and ideas are sought and they help make decisions and then feedback to their classes.

They also collect class views which they bring to their meetings and are involved in fund raising for each school.

Our children also:

- vote for their preferred story book;

- take part in hustings for a range of opportunities.  

What does Individual Liberty look like in our school?

Children are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. Through our work we discuss different choices that the children can make and encourage them to make the right choices. We look at online-safety and the importance of making safe choices when online.

What does The Rule of Law look like in our schools?

Children are taught from the time they start school about our school rules. Pupils are taught the value of and reasons behind our school rules, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when rules are broken.

As children develop they are taught that rules in the community, wider community and the country are Laws.

What does Mutual Respect look like in our school?

Within school pupils are encouraged to express their personal opinions in a climate of safety and respect for others. The opportunity to express themselves, their beliefs and opinions are promoted through our daily curriculum and extensive extra-curricular activities. Everyone is valued and has a contribution to make at our school. Children are taught that their behaviours have an effect on their own rights and those of others.

What does Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs look like in our school?

Through our curriculum, including enquiry based Religious Education, children develop an understanding of their place within a culturally diverse society. Opportunities through the curriculum, visits and visitors allow children to appreciate different faiths and beliefs which prevent prejudice and embrace tolerance. The children are taught that people have different faiths and beliefs and that these should be accepted. Children within our school with different faiths are encouraged to share their practices and special celebrations.