It is clear that as a Christian country, Gospel Values underpin the values of the British Society in which we live:
· Democracy
· The rule of law
· Individual liberty
· Mutual respect
· Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
Examples of the actions we take to promote British Values at St Mary’s include:
Democracy
· Having an elected School Council
· Highlighting the importance of democratic ideas in history lessons
· Ensuring all pupils are listened to by adults
· Visiting the Houses of Parliament
· Visits from local member of Parliament
· Taking part in Student Voice
The Rule of Law
· Creating “class rules”
· Having a clear behaviour policy that is explained to all
· Highlighting the rules of the Church and God in the RE curriculum, for example the 10 commandments and the Precepts of the Church
· Through RE and history teaching about the development of the Rule of Law in English law, a legal system inspired by Christian values and a major influence across the world
Individual Liberty
· Encourage pupils to be independent in their learning
· Provide children with opportunities for reflection as they take responsibility for discerning their vocation
Mutual Respect
· Having a Mission Statement that is inclusive
· Constantly promoting respect for others as good manners
· Reinforcing the value of everyone’s opinion in class discussions
· Having an effective anti-bullying policy
· Emphasising in RE and PSHE lessons that every person is unique and created in the image of God
· Supporting charitable works
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
· RE lessons provide pupils with a deep understanding of their own faith as well as awareness of the faith and tradition of other religious communities as a basis for understanding and respecting them
· Using the witness of Jesus as an example of tolerance in stories such as the Good Samaritan and the Women at the well.
· Democracy
· The rule of law
· Individual liberty
· Mutual respect
· Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
Examples of the actions we take to promote British Values at St Mary’s include:
Democracy
· Having an elected School Council
· Highlighting the importance of democratic ideas in history lessons
· Ensuring all pupils are listened to by adults
· Visiting the Houses of Parliament
· Visits from local member of Parliament
· Taking part in Student Voice
The Rule of Law
· Creating “class rules”
· Having a clear behaviour policy that is explained to all
· Highlighting the rules of the Church and God in the RE curriculum, for example the 10 commandments and the Precepts of the Church
· Through RE and history teaching about the development of the Rule of Law in English law, a legal system inspired by Christian values and a major influence across the world
Individual Liberty
· Encourage pupils to be independent in their learning
· Provide children with opportunities for reflection as they take responsibility for discerning their vocation
Mutual Respect
· Having a Mission Statement that is inclusive
· Constantly promoting respect for others as good manners
· Reinforcing the value of everyone’s opinion in class discussions
· Having an effective anti-bullying policy
· Emphasising in RE and PSHE lessons that every person is unique and created in the image of God
· Supporting charitable works
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
· RE lessons provide pupils with a deep understanding of their own faith as well as awareness of the faith and tradition of other religious communities as a basis for understanding and respecting them
· Using the witness of Jesus as an example of tolerance in stories such as the Good Samaritan and the Women at the well.