1. Fundamental British values
St Michael’s Primary School Withyham, Training January 2016
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2. What are Fundamental British values?
Democracy
The rule of law
Individual liberty
Mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

3. How could we describe British Values at St Michael’s Primary, Withyham: Versions accessible to learners…..

4. British value: Democracy:
We listen to all views
We debate and discuss arguments for and against
We choose to get involved
We express our views peacefully
We choose to vote and respect the result of the majority

5. British value: Rule of Law:
We know the difference between right and wrong choices
We make sure our rules and expectations are clear
We know rules keep us safe
We respect and follow the rules
We understand there are consequences when rules are broken

6. British value: Individual liberty:
We are responsible for our own behaviour
We question stereotypes and bias
We are an anti-bullying school
We promote self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence
We challenge people using unkind words and actions

7. British value: Respect and tolerance:
We promote respect
We have respect for our own and others’ cultures
We discuss differences of faith, ethnicity, disability, gender and families
We develop confidence and self awareness
We show care and consideration

8. British values as part of moral development in a spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development policy
Ways in which the school supports pupils' moral development include:
Involving pupils in the annual review of the school codes of behaviour
Helping pupils to make decisions that are acceptable to the school community and society at large
Encouraging healthy self-esteem
Helping pupils to value physical well-being, privacy, feelings, beliefs and the rights of others
Encouraging pupils to explore their feelings in reactions to different stimuli

9. Olympic values
Keep London 2012 in mind!

10. British values-related teaching objectives
To respect the opinions and beliefs of others: we can identify artifacts worn by Jews / Muslims during worship and explain why these are important to them To cherish the individual liberty afforded to citizens of these islands: we can recognise the restrictions imposed by political system such as apartheid To have some understanding of how a democratic political system works: we can compare the nature of Athenian democracy with a modern democratic system To be conversant with examples of British creativity and/or culture: we can describe how scientists like Isaac Newton developed the theory of gravity

11. Tackling extremism in school
Be able to deal with a young person saying something unpalatable, incendiary or offensive
Respect young people's preconceptions. These may reflect extremist or otherwise offensive thinking, but rather than ignoring them, adults should allow the views to be aired and dealt with
Have sufficient knowledge to be able to counter stereotypes or mistaken assumptions about a particular religion, or where this is not feasible, know how to access the necessary information