British Values
At Driffield CE Infant School, we have shared and reflected upon what British values means to us. As a Church school, tolerance and understanding of different faiths and beliefs are a big part of our ethos and respect is one of our core values. Our 6 core values, respect, peace, friendship, perseverance, creativity and honesty, which thread through every aspect of school life were derived with the children to ensure our children grow up to be good citizens who care for those around them.
We want our school community to be proud of their nation and understand how they can contribute as effective citizens. We understand that this important process begins at a very early age and we seek to nurture this at Driffield CE Infant School.
Democracy
Children have any opportunities for their voices to be heard. We understand the need for their opinions and views to be at the centre of our decision making.
Staff model the democratic process on a daily basis by inviting questions and sharing views through discussion. Our children are taught explicitly to verbalise their thinking, to consider the greater good and be aware of the needs of others.
The Rule of Law
The importance of laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced throughout our daily practice, as well as when dealing with behaviour and through whole school issues. Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. Visits from authorities such as the Police, Road safety, Coastguard and Fire service help reinforce this message.
Children are involved in reviewing our behaviour policy every year and each class agrees a class charter or promise at the beginning of each academic year.
Individual Liberty
Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make choices safely, through provision of a safe environment and empowering education. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely, for example through our E-safety and PSHE lessons. Pupils are given the freedom to make choices, such as from a wide of lunchtime clubs and activities or voting on favourite stories. As a school we do not shy away from routines that may be challenging - instead we enable and train our children to make informed personal choices.
Mutual Respect
Respect is one of our school values. Children learn that their behaviour has an effect on their own rights and those of others. All members of the school community treat each other with respect. We also share the consequences of what happens when respect and tolerance are not employed as strategies. We regularly discuss current affairs with the children enabling them to make sense of the world they are in.
Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs
Driffield is an area which does not have a great deal of cultural diversity, therefore we place a great emphasis on promoting diversity with the children. Collective Worship is regularly planned to address this issue either directly or through the inclusion of stories and celebrations from a variety of faiths and cultures. Our RE, PSHE and flexible curriculum teaching reinforce this. Members of different faiths or religions are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school. We understand that it is important to understand the different faiths of the world.
What do we do at Driffield CE Infant School to celebrate being British?
- learn about the Royal Family and celebrate key Royal events such as weddings, Jubilees, births, birthdays
- learn the key geographical facts and regions of Britain
- learn about the national Saints and legends
- learn traditional British songs
- study local birds and wildlife
- support national events such as the Olympics, World Cup etc.
- support local events such as Driffield Show, Tour de Yorkshire