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British Values

Promoting Fundamental British Values

At EWPA, we understand the importance of educating our children about the multi-cultural, multi-faith and ever-changing nature of the United Kingdom. We are clear about our role in ensuring that we uphold and promote these values across our school.

We are proud of our school's diversity. We want our children to celebrate their own traditions, cultures and religions, whilst respecting the differences of others . We talk to chlidren about growing their character - being the best version of themselves. British Values are promoted as an intrinsic part of our school culture and curriculum. The list below outlines some examples of when and where such British Values are shared:

	Democracy begins from the children's first days at EWPA. Children take part in deciding on their classroom charter. Children learn that their voice plays an important role in our school. Children regularly take part in democratic processes, from electing Agents of Change representitives for our school projects, to nominating and voting on leadership roles across the school. Our older children take part in our interview process for new staff. We conduct regular pupil voice through questionaires, surveys and informal monitoring. Our behaviour policy reinforces the importance of social responsibility and fairness.
	Within our school, our chidren are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. eg. by signing up for extra-curricular clubs, organising play activities in the outdoor areas.upils are supported to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence. Through our vision of GROW and our positive relationship and behaviour system, children are encouraged to take responsibility for their behaviour and our pastoral support reinforces the importance of making the right choices. Our children are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and are advised how to exercise these safely, for example through our e-safety teaching and PSHE lessons. Vulnerable children are protected and stereotypes challenged. A strong anti-bullying culture is embedded in the school and any form of bullying is challenged and addressed. Children are taught to speak out for themselves or for others when things are not right. The school also operates a robust system of logging incidents and ensuring that every incident is dealt with appropriately. Our children have key roles and leadership responsibilities in school e.g. Year 5/6 playground leaders, language leaders and attendance ambassdors.
	Respect is one of the core expectations of our school. Children know and understand that it is expected that respect is shown to everyone, adults and children alike. Our children are helped to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life. We celebrate our wonderfully diverse school. Al staff and children are encouraged to challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour. We teach the children to use their voice and speak out. Where possible, links and visits are promoted with local faith communities and places of worship. E.g. Visits to local places of worship are built into the wider curriculum. Through our PSHE and RE curriculums, children are encouraged to discuss and respect differences between people, such as differences of faith, ethnicity, disability, gender or sexuality and differences of family situations. Assemblies and discussions involving prejudices and prejudiced-based bullying have been followed and supported by learning in RE and PSHE.
	Our school has 3 expectations ‘Core Rules’, which are integral to our learning and ethos every day: Be Safe; Be Respectful; Be Ready. School rules and expectations are clear, fair and regularly promoted. Children are always helped to distinguish right from wrong, in the classroom, during assemblies and on the playground. Children are encouraged to respect the law and EWPA enjoys visits from authorities such as the Police, Fire Service, Ambulance, etc. to help reinforce this message. Our Behaviour and Anti-Bullying policies set out a zero tolerance baseline for any form of aggression, abuse or violence, which extends to pupils, staff and parents and carers.
	Respect is one of the core expectations and values of our school. The children know and understand that it is expected that respect is shown to everyone, adults and children. Children are helped to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life. Staff and children are encouraged to challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour by using their voice to speak out. Links and visits are promoted with local faith communities and places of worship. E.g. Members of different faiths or religions are invited to school to share their knowledge and enhance learning within assemblies and in class. Where possible, links and visits are promoted with local faith communities and places of worship. E.g. Visits to local places of worship are built into the wider curriculum. Through our PSHE and RE curriculums, children are encouraged to discuss and respect differences between people, such as differences of faith, ethnicity, disability, gender or sexuality and differences of family situations. Assemblies and discussions involving prejudices and prejudiced-based bullying have been followed and supported by learning in RE and PSHE.