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

At Beenham Primary School 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
• tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

At Beenham Primary School these values are reinforced regularly and in the following ways:

Democracy

• Democracy is core to our school Values. Children have the opportunity to have their voices heard through many different channels including surveys and discussions.
• Children are always able to voice their opinions and we foster an environment where children are safe to disagree with each other. 
• Encourage pupils to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school

The Rule of Law:

• The importance of Laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced in our expectations throughout every school day, as well as when dealing with behaviour and through school assemblies.
• Help pupils to distinguish right from wrong
• Children 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 authorities such as the Police; Fire Service; etc. are regular parts of our calendar and help reinforce this message.

Individual Liberty:

• Within school, children are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. Our school values underpin and support this decision making and enables children to make the right choices. It also gives them the vocabulary to enter into a dialogue with others in their decision making.
• As a school we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make choices safely, through the provision of a safe environment and empowering education. Children are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely, for example through our E-Safety and PSHE lessons. Whether it be through choice of challenge, of how they record, of participation in our numerous extra-curricular clubs and opportunities, pupils are given the freedom to make choices.

Mutual Respect:

• At Beenham Primary School we pride ourselves on our positive relationships. We treat each other with mutual respect and work in a climate where openness, trust and inclusion lay the foundations for our Values to be built upon.
• Values Education underpins all aspects of school life and gives staff and children the opportunity to discuss and reflect on the Values in life that they believe in. It is our Values that determine our thinking and behaviour and the way in which we interpret the world around us.
• We aim to help children learn the art of reflection and questioning to enable them to make sense of the world around them. We teach them to be understanding and solution focussed rather than judging others and getting cross. By the time children leave Beenham Primary School, they understand that Values are important if people in our society are going to live happily together, in peace and harmony.

Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs:

• This is achieved through enhancing pupils understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society and by giving them opportunities to experience such diversity. Assemblies and discussions involving prejudices and prejudice-based bullying have been followed and supported by learning in RE and PSHE. Members of different faiths or religions are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school.

Identifying Radicalisation – what do we do?

• Deliver regular school training for staff (Prevent)
• Promote an open culture which encourages children to report any concerns they have as a responsibility to themselves and others