BRITISH VALUES

Democracy 

Democracy is embedded at our school.  Pupils and students are always listened to by adults and from EYFS 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 and students have the opportunity for debate and discussion in assemblies, across the curriculum and in focus group meetings such as student parliament and junior leaders. 

Our Student Parliament, incorporating Primary School Council, is our mecanism for our young people to have a voice, make a difference and see the impact. 

Pupils and students are invited to share their views via their School Council and Student Parliament representatives and also in our annual questionnaires, with the results of this and actions moving forward shared into assemblies and built into our School Development Plan. 

The Rule of Law

The importance of laws whether they are those that govern the class, the school or the country, are consistently reinforced.  Our school has clear rules and values which are embedded across school for everybody, every day. We have Stars of the Week from EYFS to Year 11 where we celebrate achievements across the curriculum and recognise pupils and students who have been demonstrating our school values of care, commitment and courage. 

Our pupil and students 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. We follow the PSHE Association Scheme of Work from KS1-4 which includes the theme 'living in the wider world' which covers this. 

We have visits from local councillors, the police and the fire brigade to reinforce key messages and our Year 3/4 pupils receive training in being Junior Wardens. This is also embedded in our PSHE Long Term Plan for example with education sessions on drugs and alcohol from Calderdale partners. 

Individual Liberty

Within school, pupils and students 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 our pupils and students to make choices safely, through the provision of a safe environment and an empowering education. Our pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and are advised how to exercise these safely such as through e-safety sessions, PSHE and assemblies. 

Mutual Respect

Our pupils and students 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, and this is reinforced through PSHE lessons, assemblies and celebrations events.

We hold anti-bullying week every year, which we begin with 'odd socks day' in Calder Primary which celebrates that everybody is unique and equally valued. 

Tolerance of those with Different Faiths and Beliefs 

Our core value of care includes learning about different faiths and beliefs. The Calder Learning Trust follows the Calderdale Agreed Syllabus for RE which develops pupils knowledge and understanding of religions and world views; allows them to express ideas and insights about questions of belief and meaning and gives the opportunity to investigate and respond to important questions for individuals and the wider community. We also enhance pupils understanding of different faiths and beliefs through PSHE themes; visits to other schools and events in different settings to ours; welcoming visitors to school and enjoying a depth of study through museum visits and visits to religious buildings.

We hold a Calder Pride event each year, celebrate a range of religious festivals and support a wide range of local charities for example each year Mr Hussain organises a fast-athon for students, staff and governors as part or Ramadan, raising money for the Halifax Mosque Community Fridge.