British Values
What does ‘British’ mean?
So what are British Values?
Democracy
Rule of law
Tolerance of others
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Individual liberty
Mutual respect
Democracy
People are free to have a say in how their country is run, usually by voting for their leader
Democracy
Student Council
Pupil Leader Elections
Pupil Voice/Surveys
Headteacher Breakfast
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Democracy
Ofsted 2020: ‘Pupilssaythattheyfeel safeinschoolbecausetheyknowthatstaff willlistentothemiftheyhaveaproblem.’
Rule of Law
People understand that laws are used to help run the country smoothly, and keep them and others safe
Rule of Law
School rules & expectations
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Sanctions
Rule of Law
Ofsted 2020: ‘Pupilsareconfidentthat anypoorbehaviourwillbedealtwithby staff.’
Individual Liberty
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In Britain, as long as we do not break the law, we can live as we choose to and have our own opinions about things
Individual Liberty
Options
Extra-Curricular activities
Trips & Retreats
Careers Advice
Promote Independence
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Individual Liberty
Ofsted 2020: ‘Pupilsvaluethewide rangeofclubsonoffer,suchasfootball, robotics,netball,rugby,art,dance,table tennis,chaplaincyandchess.’
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Mutual Respect
when we don’t agree, we respect other people’s right to their opinion, and their right to express it
Mutual Respect
Charity work
Bullying & Racism not tolerated
Ethos Ambassadors
Peer Reading
Prefects & Sports Leaders
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Mutual Respect
2020: ‘Pupilslearnaboutthe importanceoftoleranceandrespectfor eachother.’
Ofsted
Tolerance of Others
People are free to follow and worship any religion of their choice, and we understand their choice
may be different to ours
Tolerance of Others
All are welcome at St Mary’s regardless
of background
Personal Development Lessons
Multi-Faith Teaching
Trips Abroad
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Tolerance of Others
Ofsted 2020: ‘Pupilssaytheycanbe openabouttheirsexualorientationand theirgenderidentityatschool.’
At St Mary’s, we uphold and promote British Values – they are our core values
Ofsted 2020: ‘Pupilsarepreparedwell forlifeinmodernBritain.’
God our Father,
We know we have much to learn from other people who reflect your image and likeness in many different ways.
Inspire us to respect others fully as our equals, and help us to see and love others as you see and love them.
Amen