Guidance Dcument Hw Jseph Clarke Schl prmtes fundamental British values Categry: Curriculum Key Elements Sets ut hw Jseph Clarke Schl implements the Prevent Strategy which requires schls t prmte the fundamental British values f demcracy, the rule f law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tlerance f thse with different faiths and beliefs Due fr Review: 22.10.2016
Table f Cntents 1. Intrductin... 3 2. The Curriculum structure... 4 2.1. Early develpment and early years... 4 2.2. The mdified Natinal Curriculum pathway... 4 2.3. Sixth Frm... 5 2
1. Intrductin Jseph Clarke Schl, in cmmn with all maintained schls, is required t prmte the spiritual, mral, cultural, mental and physical develpment f pupils at the schl (Educatin Act 2002). The Prevent strategy includes a requirement fr schls t prmte the fundamental British values f demcracy, the rule f law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tlerance f thse with different faiths and beliefs. This is explicitly set ut in the Teachers Standards. Jseph Clarke Schl fully shares these values, which are incrprated int the Missin Statement: Enjyment, Achievement and Wellbeing fr All Jseph Clarke Schl actively seeks t use the diversity f its cmmunity as a resurce fr learning, helping pupils t understand and respect difference in all its manifestatins and t be prud f wh they are. The fundamental British values f demcracy, the rule f law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tlerance f thse with different faiths and beliefs are prmted within the cntext f the curriculum (PSHE and Scial and Emtinal Develpment) as part f discrete lessns and schl activities and as relevant situatins arise. Thse pupils wh are able t understand the cncepts invlved are encuraged t understand that different peple have different cultures, values, lifestyles and family patterns, t treat ther peple with respect and t challenge apprpriately any expressin f intlerance. Schl staff are trained n the PREVENT agenda and aware f the need t reprt t the safeguarding fficer any cncerns that a pupil, r their family, might be vulnerable t radicalisatin. All classes at Jseph Clarke Schl fllw a cycle f themes fr cllective wrship. Themes cver cncepts and festivals frm the main faiths represented in the schl cmmunity (Christianity, Islam and Judaism) as well as general cncepts including friendship, self-awareness and the schl cmmunity. Cllective wrship is structured s that all can take part. The Humanities resurce base prvides pprtunities t explre real bjects assciated with different faiths and cultures. All pupils receive supprt at an apprpriate level t manage their wn behaviur, t wrk alngside ther peple and t treat ther peple with respect and cnsideratin. Hw Jseph Clarke Schl prmtes fundamental British values 3
2. The Curriculum structure Jseph Clarke s Curriculum reflects the wide range f needs amngst its pupils and British values are prmted in ways apprpriate t each pathway. 2.1. Early develpment and early years Pupils at the earliest develpmental level and in the Early Years learn thrugh play, explratin, practical activities and cmmunity invlvement. These pupils are supprted in beginning t understand the fundamental British values thrugh: Scial and Emtinal Develpment lessns which cver Develping cnfidence and respnsibility Preparing t play an active rle as citizens Develping a healthy, safer lifestyle Develping relatinships and respecting differences Relatinship and sex educatin Glbal citizenship Religius educatin lessns which cver stries and cncepts relevant t the majr faiths Talking abut differences between members f the class in terms f likes and dislikes, favurite activities, hmes, faith and culture as apprpriate and being helped t see thse differences in a psitive way Beginning t understand that ther peple have different lifestyles and beliefs Clear class rules which pupils may help t develp Learning t make and cmmunicate chices, t make chices as a grup and t accept the chices which ther pupils make (e.g. deciding where t g n an educatinal visit) Learning t wrk and play alngside ther peple and t behave apprpriately twards them Learning abut British sciety e.g. by thinking abut public services within the tpic f peple wh help us 2.2. The mdified Natinal Curriculum pathway Pupils fllwing the mdified Natinal Curriculum pathway fllw Prgrammes f Study, adapted and augmented in the light f individual needs. These pupils are supprted t understand and wrk within the fundamental British values thrugh direct teaching and discussin in the cntext f: PSHE lessns Cntributing t Student Cuncil Cmpleting pupil surveys Hw Jseph Clarke Schl prmtes fundamental British values 4
Respecting and helping less able pupils Learning abut different family patterns and relatinships including same sex relatinships Learning t make decisins thrugh discussin and negtiatin Learning t cmmunicate their pint f view in an acceptable manner Encuragement t explre and discuss their wn beliefs and values and t listen t ther peple s views even when this is difficult fr them Talking abut the news with supprt t take a balanced view Learning t challenge apprpriately when ther peple express extreme views 2.3. Sixth Frm Pupils in the Sixth Frm are reaching the end f their time in schl, are supprted t develp the skills and knwledge which will equip them fr future chices in wrk, cllege and independent r supprted living. This area f the Curriculum is addressed thrugh tpics such as the Wrld f Wrk, Spirituality and Well-Being. Other pupils are supprted in beginning t understand the fundamental British values thrugh: The Wrld f Wrk pathway where pupils are taught that respecting thers and the rule f law are cmmn themes in all wrkplaces that need t be understd and adhered t. Understanding that wrk teams cmprise peples f all different faiths and beliefs and that everyne has the right t be respected. Wrking alngside ther peple and t behave apprpriately twards them Well being lessns which may cver the fllwing themes as apprpriate Preparing t play an active rle as citizens Develping relatinships and respecting differences Relatinship and sex educatin Glbal citizenship Charity wrk where students see that peple cme frm all backgrunds and deserve respect, health and supprt. Spirituality lessns which cver stries and cncepts relevant t the majr faiths and linked t the themes f the week. Talking abut differences between members f the class in terms f likes and dislikes, favurite activities, hmes, faith and culture as apprpriate and being helped t see thse differences in a psitive way. Beginning t understand that ther peple have different cultures and beliefs Beginning t understand that there is a range f different family patterns and relatinships including same sex relatinships Hw Jseph Clarke Schl prmtes fundamental British values 5
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This guidance is shared via the schl website: www.whitefield.rg.uk/plicies 7