British Values Statement 2015-St James’ Junior School St James’ Junior School is committed to serving its community and surrounding areas. We recognise the diversity offered by the United Kingdom due to its multi- cultural and multi-faith nature. We recognise the crucial role our school plays in promoting these values to celebrate diversity and demonstrate respect to all. This statement outlines the key British Values we actively and regularly promote within the Curriculum as well as through our extra-curricular activities. Individual Liberty Celebrating Diversity: Faiths and Beliefs DemocracyThe Rule of Law Our PSHCE curriculum promotes Mutual Respect through all units of learning. The 4 main areas are: Myself and My Relationships, Citizenship, Health and Safer Lifestyles and Economic Well- Being. Furthermore, Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural development is deeply embedded within the coverage. Our RE lessons, as well as others, challenge children to be respectful and tolerate diversity. The PE Programme delivered by a specialist teacher actively promotes an attitude of equality and fairness. Respect is one of our SMART rules as well as a school value, voted for by the children. Mutual respect between our pupils is promoted in several ways including: having mini- leaders, school ambassadors, the School Council and Tuck Shop monitors. Pupils have key roles and responsibilities in school to encourage their independence. For example, Year 6 pupils are responsible for organising and setting up assemblies; Year 4 and Year 6 children act as playtime ambassadors, where we have mini- leaders too. The school council are actively involved in informing decisions about the school. The whole class have a discussion during their ‘class learning forums’ about learning that has taken place within the week to help the teacher ensure any barriers are addressed. During lessons, children are encouraged to ‘choose their challenge’ of work, giving them the opportunity to challenge themselves and aim high. Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make the right choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment as they are aware of their boundaries. Through our extra curricular clubs and opportunities, pupils are given the freedom to make choices. In RE and PSHCE lessons, we explicitly promote individual liberty through teaching and questioning about identity, belonging and diversity. This is achieved through enhancing pupils’ understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society, and by giving them experiences to learn about diversity, understanding and respect. Assemblies and discussions involving prejudices and prejudice based bullying have been reinforced and supported by learning in RE and PSHCE. Our R.E curriculum provides a broad and balanced education on a range of religions and world views. We have visitors from other countries and faiths who share their language and culture with our pupils. We also take as many opportunities as possible to visit places of worship to reinforce our learning. Through the watching of daily Newsround, children are able to discuss differences around the world. We celebrate special occasions/festivals to reflect the diversity in our school and encourage the different communities to come together during school events, such as The International Food Festival. Democracy is ever present within St James’. Children are involved in Democratic processes and have their voices heard through our School Council. The School Council publishes a half-termly newsletter to report their key points – this seen by all stakeholders involved in the school. They inform decisions in school and their views are taken into account e.g. ordering playground equipment, changes in school dinners. Through RE and the wider the curriculum, pupils discuss and debate fundamental questions about life. Our children are taught to consider and value different perspectives for the well being of others. The importance of laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced throughout the school day. Liaison with the local special constable is frequent, who is eager to come in to address any issues we may require. We have a clearly structured Behaviour Policy which all stakeholders understand and follow. We regularly review behaviour incidents in school and share these with key stakeholders. In RE, pupils examine different codes of conduct, understanding right and wrong within a local, national and global scale.