Catholic and British Values at St. Paul's

British Values at St. Paul’s

Ways in which we promote British values at St Paul’s:

How citizens can influence decision-making through the democratic process...

• School council
• Working Together Council
• Highlighting the development of democratic ideas in history lessons 
• Allowing pupils to vote for House captains, Eco Councillors, Working Together Council and Sports Champions
• Ensuring all pupils are listened to by adults
• Inviting local Mayor and other speakers such as an MP to the school
• Voting for house point treats

Appreciation that living under the rule of law protects individual citizens and is essential for their wellbeing and safety...

• Clear and consistent behaviour policy that is understood by all
• Organised visits from the local community police officers to reinforce the message of right and wrong
• Highlighting the rules of the Church and God in the RE curriculum, for example the 10 commandments
• Road Safety

Individual Liberty

• Encourage students to be independent in their learning from an early stage
• Provide students with opportunities for reflection as they take responsibility to consider their vocation

Mutual respect

• Inclusive mission statement
• Constantly promoting respect for others through modelling in our words and deeds
• Reinforcing the value of everyone’s opinions in class debates –open and trusting environment where all children feel that they can contribute and where their ideas are valued
• Effective anti-bullying policy
• Anti-bullying week inc. assembly
• Anti-bullying theatre performance
• E-Safety Week inc. assembly and activities in class
• E-Safety reinforced throughout Computing curriculum
• Emphasising in RE and PSHE lessons that every person is unique and “created in the image of God”
• Having active educational links with other schools e.g. St George's, Hyde
• Supporting charitable works e.g. Lenten fundraising projects, NSPCC
• Cross-curricular food days provided by the kitchen e.g. Chinese New Year

Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

• Religious Education – ‘The Way, the Truth and the Light’ provides pupils with a deep understanding of their own faith as well as awareness of the faith and traditions of other religious communities as a basis for understanding and respecting them e.g. Judaism
• Show how Jesus encouraged tolerance in stories such as The Good Samaritan and The Women at the Well 
• Celebration of other significant festivals e.g Eid

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