British Values

Promoting Fundamental British Values.

In accordance with The Department for Education, at St. David's we aim to actively promote British values in schools to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain. As a Church School, with values at the heart of the curriculum, we find the teaching of these "British" values to be integral to our every day practice.

Children are taught to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and to 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 

Democracy: 

Democracy is embedded at our school. Children are always listened to by adults and are taught to listen carefully and with concern to each other, respecting the right of every individual to have their opinions and voices heard. Pupils also have the opportunity to air their opinions and ideas through our School Council. The elections of the School Council members, house/ sports captains are based solely on pupil votes, reflecting our British electoral system and demonstrating democracy in action.

Rule of Law: 

The importance of Laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced. Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. Visits from the Police and Fire Service help reinforce this message.

Individual Liberty: 

Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school we educate and provide boundaries for young people to make choices safely, through provision of a safe environment and empowering education. Through our broad curriculum, including our E-Safety lessons and whole school worship, pupils are encouraged to know and understand their rights and personal freedoms, and exercise these safely.

Mutual Respect: 

Mutual respect is at the heart of our values. Children learn that their behaviours have an effect on their own rights and those of others. All members of the school community treat each other with respect. The children know and understand that it is expected and imperative that respect is shown to everyone; whatever differences we may have, and to everything; however big or small. We expect all children to take responsibility for their actions and we develop their resilience to do this.

Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs:

Assemblies are regularly planned to share stories and celebrations. Our RE and PSHE teaching reinforces this. Children visit places of worship that are important to different faiths. Through this our children gain an enhanced understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society.