At Hollin Primary School, British Values are reinforced regularly and in the following ways:
Democracy
- Pupil opinions are sought and valued at every opportunity. This includes:
- Being part of the School Council, 2 representatives per class
- Voting for School Council members in each class (Yr 1 – Yr 6).
- Everyday choices including those related to behaviour, learning and play activities
- Education Health and Care Plans – a pupil-centred approach including Pupil Voice presentations
- Annual Pupil Questionnaires.
- Half termly Creative Curriculum Questionnaires.
The Rule of Law
The importance of rules in keeping everyone safe is promoted throughout the school day. This is achieved through:
- A strong emphasis on turn-taking and developing this skill in all lessons
- Behaviour Support Plans for pupils requiring an extra level of support
- Explanations of rules through the PSHE curriculum and everyday approaches
- Visits from members of Local public services (e.g. Police, Fire) are used to aid pupil understanding of the law and rules in the community
- Governor is a member of the Police service and visits school regularly.
- Behaviour Policy compiled in conjunction with staff, parents and children.
- School rules displayed in each classroom and in corridor areas.
- Class Charters in individual classrooms.
Mutual Respect
- The strong school ethos of acceptance and valuing the smallest achievements of each person assists pupils in learning about giving and receiving mutual respect through
- Personalised provision for the different Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
- The use of visual timetables to support the communication of all pupils as they interact with one another
- Well Done postcards where children’s achievements at home are celebrated in school
- Children working alongside children from the co-located Newlands school (celebrate and sing assemblies and Friendship week activities).
- Working in KAGAN groups.
- Peer-to-peer work (marking 2 stars and a wish).
- Graduate Awards given in Graduates Assembly.
Individual Liberty
- Pupils are encouraged to be independent learners in all aspects of their development. This is achieved through a calm and supportive environment where a personalised approach results in pupils who are high in self-esteem. This includes
- A calm, challenging and supportive setting where pupils are taught to be as independent as possible
- Regular opportunities to make choices relating to activities and behaviour
- E Safety awareness sessions ensuring that children understand how to keep themselves as safe as possible when using technology
- A wide variety of Lunchtime Clubs for pupils to choose from and attend, with appropriate levels of support provided by staff
- A wide variety of After School provision for pupils to choose from and attend, with appropriate levels of support provided by staff
- Behaviour Support Plans to enable pupils to make ‘good’ choices when they feel angry, confused or upset
- Celebrate achievements outside of school.
- Older children taking part in responsibilities around school (School Council, Buddies, Sports Council, Reading Buddies).
Respect of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs
- Pupils learn to be accepting of the faiths, beliefs and practices of others through
- Regular celebrations in Assemblies as these occur throughout the school year
- The Religious Education and History curriculum which enables children to learn about the UK alongside different countries, traditions and faiths
- Behaviour Support strategies promoting the acceptance of each individual
- An annual resources check to ensure all school-based materials promote the diversity of society and the right of each person to be respected and valued equally
- Staff who are sensitive to and supportive of different cultural approaches
The above list was compiled with staff and agreed with Governors.
