BRITISH VALUES IN ACTION

Preparing children to participate, contribute and flourish

At St Margaret's, British Values are woven through our Christian vision, 'Living Life in all its Fullness' (John 10:10), our curriculum, relationships, collective worship and everyday school life. Children learn to listen, make responsible choices, respect difference, challenge injustice and use their voice to make a positive difference.

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DEMOCRACY

We have a voice – and learn to use it responsibly.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Every child's voice matters. We learn to listen to others, express our views and take responsibility for decisions.

DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

  • Making class decisions
  • Voting for acts to represent classes in the talent show
  • Expressing opinions and views in class
  • Surveys
  • Working with leaders through pupil voice

THE DIFFERENCE IT MAKES

Children learn to listen, debate, represent others and understand that their voice can influence positive change.

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THE RULE OF LAW

We understand why rules matter.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Rules and laws protect people, promote fairness and help communities to flourish.

THE RULE OF LAW IN ACTION

  • School responsibilities
  • Class responsibilities
  • Playground responsibilities
  • Learning right from wrong with restorative conversations
  • Consequence and reward
  • Learning rules in different scenarios, such as team sports and losing gracefully

THE DIFFERENCE IT MAKES

Children understand consequences, fairness and how responsible choices help to keep themselves and others safe.

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INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY

We make choices – and take responsibility for them.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Children should grow in confidence, independence and courage, while learning to make safe and informed choices.

INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY IN ACTION

  • Anti-Bullying Week
  • Online safety
  • Challenging stereotypes through workshops
  • Freedom of speech and the right to be heard
  • Children making choices
  • Celebrating uniqueness

THE DIFFERENCE IT MAKES

Children develop agency, independence and the confidence to stand up for what they believe is right.

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MUTUAL RESPECT

Every person is unique, precious and worthy of respect.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

Our Christian value of Respect calls us to value ourselves and others, listen to different perspectives and treat everyone with dignity.

MUTUAL RESPECT IN ACTION

  • Our school vision
  • Celebrating differences
  • Respecting values and living by them
  • Raising money for charity
  • Treating each other as you wish to be treated

THE DIFFERENCE IT MAKES

Children experience belonging and learn that kindness helps everyone to participate, contribute and flourish.

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TOLERANCE

We are curious, respectful and open to learning from others.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

People may hold different beliefs and worldviews, and we celebrate the richness of Britain's faiths and beliefs. We learn to respect and value difference.

TOLERANCE IN ACTION

  • Challenging misunderstanding and discrimination
  • Black History
  • Celebrating religious and cultural festivals through collective worship and RE
  • Diversity in the curriculum
  • Visits to places of worship
  • Relationships and Sex Education (RSE)
  • Our school culture

THE DIFFERENCE IT MAKES

Children develop knowledge, curiosity and respect for the diverse society in which they live.

British Values in Our School

Examples of how we put British Values into action every day.

Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs

Making class decisions

Voting for acts to represent classes in the talent show

Expressing opinions and views in class

Surveys

Working with leaders through pupil voice

School responsibilities

Class responsibilities

Playground responsibilities

Learning right from wrong with restorative conversations

Consequence and reward

Learning rules in different scenarios such as team sport, losing gracefully

Anti Bullying week

Online safety

Challenging stereotypes – workshop

Freedom of speech, right to be heard

Children make choices

We celebrate uniqueness

School vision

Celebrating differences

Respecting values and living by them

Raising money for charity

Treat each other as you wish to be treated

Challenging misunderstanding and discrimination

Black History

Celebrating religious and cultural festival through collective worship, RE

Diversity in the curriculum

Visits to places of worship

RSE

School culture

Living Life in All Its Fullness

St Margaret's CE Primary School