British Values

British Values are promoted through the ethos in Arden School.

Democracy

We actively promote and model democracy at Arden by:

• getting children involved in democratic processes e.g. choosing Talk Ambassadors, class monitors, pupil representatives etc;  

• delivering democracy linked assemblies;  

• regularly giving out questionnaires, pupil interviews etc;  

• teaching pupils to understanding Parliament and British Political History.

Rule of Law

We actively promote and model the rule of law by:

• sharing the School Behaviour policy – all stakeholders are aware of the policy and it is understood and followed;

• giving pupils regular opportunities to reflect on their learning and their behaviour during assemblies;

• giving out parent / carers' questionnaires relating to behaviour, safety etc;

• holding assemblies with a focus linked to the law e.g. school rules, Parliament planned into the assembly timetable;  

• teaching anti-bullying, E Safety and the law.

Individual Liberty

We actively promote and model individual liberty by:

• supporting individuals to develop their self-esteem, self-knowledge and self-confidence;

• encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour, as well as knowing their rights;

• challenge stereotypes;

• implement a strong anti-bullying culture.

Respect and Tolerance

We actively promote and model respect and tolerance by:

• modelling positive behaviour;

• engaging pupils in purposeful and positive play activities with others;

• demonstrating the similarities and celebrating the differences;

• PSHEE lessons and assemblies;

• creating opportunities for children to dress up in different clothes and try different foods from other cultures;

• encouraging parents/carers to participate and support our multi-cultural events;

• organising visits to places of worship greeting pupils in different languages;

• organising themed Key stage/subject days and special events