British Values Statement
The Department for Education introduced a statutory duty for schools to promote British Values more actively from September 2014, and to ensure they are taught in schools.
At Cavendish Junior School we have always taken our responsibility to prepare children for life in modern Britain very seriously. We value the ethnic backgrounds of all pupils and families and undertake a variety of events and lessons to celebrate and explore these alongside other cultures in our country.
We ensure that the fundamental British Values are introduced, discussed and lived out through the ethos and work of the school. Curriculum areas provide opportunities for furthering understanding of these concepts and to deepen and develop the spiritual, moral, social and cultural education of our children.
The school makes efforts to ensure children have exposure to a wide experience beyond their local community during which these concepts are shown, through for example, sporting events and a range of school visits.
At Cavendish, we value the voice of the child and promote democratic processes such as our Pupil Parliament whose members are voted for annually by the children during a secret ballot. Ideas and events are planned and discussed with a chance for debate and putting forward points of view.
Children are given responsibility to run activities, events and competitions. School buddies and Bronze Ambassadors lead other children in games and activities so that they are fully involved in all aspects of school life. Cavendish Job Centre gives all pupils the chance to apply for various jobs and be fully involved in helping run the school. We expect all our children to be good role models for each other, which is encouraged through high expectations of behaviour.
Cavendish Junior School believes in, and promotes, the following British Values:
Democracy
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Pupils at Cavendish Junior School see examples of democracy at work in a variety of situations, and see this as being an essential component of successful team working. Pupils understand that everyone's opinion should be valued. |
The establishment of a new School Parliament each year models the formal democratic process. Pupil's are given democratic powers on regular occasions, for instance the choice of Golden Time treat and joint decision making about school rules. Our school also has Anti Stigma Ambassadors who ensure our pupils are happy and safe within school. These pupils then feed into our Pupil Parliament and lead 'Healthy' weeks and 'Mental Health' weeks. We regularly hold assemblies and lessons where the school community learn about, and discuss, the principles and process of democracy. |
Children are able to work cooperatively in pairs and groups as well as in whole class situations. They understand about turn taking and respecting the views of others. Children in school are able to use the language of respect. Children understand and accept that group decisions often override personal wishes. Democracy is reflected in our Cavendish acronym under:
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Rule of Law
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The children at Cavendish Junior School understand that rules are important, and there is an expectation of respect for rules that underpins the entire work of the school. Pupils are given opportunities to explore the concept through discussions about laws, rules and values and, in RE lessons, the idea that different religions have guiding principles. Children understand that there are consequences for not following rules. Children are familiar with the local police who visit to talk to them informally. |
School ethos and atmosphere. Regular comments from visitors, praising the behaviour of pupils. The Cavendish Code School Mission Pupil Parliament meetings Collective Worship and Daily Dashboard RE planning and work books Monitoring and observations on learning behaviour |
Cavendish is a positive, friendly school where behaviour is extremely good. Children are able to articulate how and why we need to behave in school and demonstrate they understand and can abide by rules. Cavendish pupils become good citizens. Rule of law is reflected in our Cavendish acronym under:
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Individual Liberty
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Our curriculum, in particular History, RE, Daily Dashboard and Social Studies, provides opportunities for pupils to consider the concept of individual liberty. Pupils are encouraged to respect each other and understand that everyone is an individual, with their own values, tastes and opinions. The philosophy of Cavendish, and our teaching and learning, places emphasis on the right to have our own thoughts and evidence-based views. Children are strongly encouraged to develop independence in learning and to think for themselves. |
School ethos and atmosphere. Pupils are consulted on many aspects of school life and demonstrate independence of thought and action Lesson planning. Collective Worship themes.
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Cavendish pupils are confident to express their own opinions and are happy to `stand out'. Children are able to show independence in learning and to think for themselves Children all know that they have rights, but that with rights come responsibilities. Individual Liberty is reflected in our Cavendish acronym under:
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Mutual Respect and the Tolerance of those with different Faiths and Beliefs
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Respect is a fundamental school value. We pay explicit attention to this as part of our Collective Worship, RE, PHSE, and SMSC curriculum. Respect is a school value that is discussed deeply, starting with self-respect and covering respect for family, friends, and other groupsÍž the world, its people and the environment. |
Collective Worship themes. RE planning and workbooks. Other planning and outcomes in workbooks. Anti-bullying work Daily Dashboard |
Cavendish pupils are tolerant of others. Children can articulate that respect is a school value and why respect is importantÍž how they show respect to others and how they feel about it for themselves. Children’s behaviour demonstrates their good understanding of this value in action. Children are able to talk about the different faiths and cultures they learn about, ask questions and show tolerance and respect for others of different faiths and religions. Mutual Respect and Tolerance is reflected in our Cavendish acronym under:
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