Modern British Values
At Torre, we actively promote British Values
We recognise the diversity within our society and ensure that British Values are embedded within our curriculum. The teaching of British Values is integrated through the Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural learning that takes place across all curriculum areas.
Please see below some of the amazing opportunities our children have that promote British:
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Democracy​​​​​​​​
Our School Council promotes the democratic process - pupils nominate and vote for their representatives within the School Council.
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Our marking policy encourages feedback enabling pupils to respond to and influence the learning process.
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Children create and adhere to class rules.
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Pupils and parents are surveyed regularly and the results of those surveys inform aspects of the School Improvement Plan.
Individual Liberty​​​​​​​​
Pupils are encouraged to respectfully express their views and beliefs and are taught how to do so. Learning enquiries celebrating diversity and personal freedoms take place regularly.
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Pupils have key roles and responsibilities within school, such as, School Council, Pupil Chaplains, Play Leaders, Mental Health Ambassadors etc.
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Pupils have the opportunity and are encouraged to take part in a broad range of extra-curricular activities.
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Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely, for example, through our PHSE and E-Safety lessons.
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Pupils know who to speak to if they are worried or concerned about themselves or others, e.g. safeguarding team, teachers, pastoral team. We call this our trust tribe.
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Our focus on the development of metacognition and character values, prepare children to become confident, independent, and respectful members of a democratic society, making choices.
Respect of those of different faith and beliefs
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Our RWE curriculum provides children with a broad and balanced understanding of
world religions and promotes respect for the beliefs of others.
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The diversity in our Local Advocate Board and on our staff team is representative of our school community.
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We provide resources to ensure that all pupils are effectively integrated into the teaching and learning process and the wider school community, including those that join at different starting points and those who have English as an additional language.
Mutual Respect​​​​​​​​​​​​
Pupils work collaboratively, share ideas in public and show respect for other pupils’
opinions during class discussions, collective worship and other school events.
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School rules reinforce mutual respect.
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All members of the school community treat each other with respect and model this in behaviour with colleagues and pupils.
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All pupils participate in live productions and worships throughout the school year.
The Rule of Law​​​​​​​​​​​
We have clear rules and expectations of behaviour and a Whistle Blowing policy which is adhered to by all pupils, staff and other stakeholders.
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Each class has a class code of conduct created by the pupils at the start of each academic year.
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Attendance and punctuality is good and all stakeholders are aware of the importance of being at school.
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Visits from emergency services and MPs/councillors, reinforces the
rule of law and the reasoning/purpose behind them.
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The school supports pupils in regulating their own behaviour to make choices for the well-being of themselves and others with very clear boundaries and a restorative approach impacting on consequence and change.
