Stockton Heath Primary School

At Stockton Heath Primary School we uphold, promote, teach and reinforce the following fundamental British Values:

 Democracy
 Rule of law
 Individual liberty
 Mutual respect
 Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

These values are embedded throughout all aspects of our broad and balanced curriculum. They are actively promoted through daily assemblies and collective acts of worship and are taught explicitly through Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE) and Religious Education (RE) lessons. Displays that we have created to promote the values across the school can be seen at the top of this page. 

Democracy:
Democracy is an important value at our school. Pupils are always listened to by adults and are taught to listen carefully and with concern to each other, respecting the right of every individual to have their opinions and voices heard.  Pupils have the opportunity to air their thoughts and ideas through our 2 councils: School Council and Safeguarding Council (which meet on a fortnightly basis) and through regular questionnaires and surveys. The School Council which includes our Head Boy/Head Girl and House Captains and The Safeguarding Council which includes our Junior Safety Officers are appointed through a pupil/peer voting system, reflecting our current British electoral system and demonstrating democracy in action. Council members also take part in a range of democratic debates and themed activities during our annual 'Parliament Week'.

The Rule of Law:
The importance of laws and rules, whether they are those that govern the class, the school or the country, are consistently reinforced throughout the school day. Our school's 'Golden Rules', the 'Good To Be Green' behaviour system and the wealth of award and reward systems we adopt ensure that every child is able to learn in a safe and secure environment. Each class also discusses and sets its own rules that are clearly understood and followed by every member.  Our 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.

Individual Liberty :
Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they can do so in a safe and supportive environment. We educate and provide boundaries for our pupils to make choices safely, through the provision of a safe environment and an empowering curriculum.  Our pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and are advised how to exercise these safely through PSHE lessons and through specific themed weeks e.g. E-Safety Week. Our pupils are given the freedom to make choices e.g. signing up for extra-curricular clubs.

Mutual Respect:
Our school mission statement encourages all our pupils to show the core values of friendship and respect at all times. Respect for property and people are intrinisic within Stockton Heath Primary School's 'Golden Rules' and underpin everything that takes place both inside and outside the classroom. Pupils are nominated for 'Friendship' and 'Respect' awards on a weekly basis and these are presented in Friday's Celebration assembly.

Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs:
Our fully-inclusive, respectful ethos ensures tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs. We enhance our pupils' understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society through assemblies, collective acts of worship, RE and PSHE lessons and discussions involving prejudices and prejudice-based bullying. Themed weeks e.g. Geography Week, RE Week enable us to study different world faiths' beliefs, traditions and customs in depth, with guest speakers and visitors being invited in to our school to enrich and extend pupils' understanding further.