Bush Hill Park Primary School

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural/British Values Provision at Bush Hill Park

At Bush Hill Park Primary School, we value the diversity of backgrounds of all pupils, families and the wider school community. We take very seriously our responsibility to prepare children for life in modern Britain. We recognise the multicultural, multi-faith nature of the United Kingdom and understand the crucial role that schools play in promoting these values. We ensure that the fundamental British Values are introduced, discussed and lived out through the ethos and work of the school.

The Department for Education defines British Values as follows:

Respect for democracy and support or participation in the democratic process
Respect for the basis on which the law is made and applies in England
Support for the equality and opportunity for all
Support and respect for the liberties of all within the law
Respect and tolerance of different faiths and religions and other beliefs.

All curriculum areas provide a vehicle for furthering understanding of these concepts and, in particular, our RE and PSHE lessons provide excellent opportunities to deepen and develop understanding.

Area	Whole School Provision at Bush Hill Park School
Spiritual Development	School trips and experiences RE lessons Assemblies and reflections
Moral Development	School Behaviour Policy Trauma informed approach Recycling within school
Social Development	Collaborative Learning and tasks in lessons Playground Mentors Community Events Partnership Events Visits from the Rotary Club
Cultural Development	Participation in cultural events School visits Learning around current affairs and world events School Productions Class Assemblies
Democracy	Pupil voice in books and questionnaires School Council Elections of school council class representatives Feedback to Senior Leadership Team from School Council Assemblies with a focus on democracy Discussion of current affairs e.g elections Pupil Learning Walks with members of SLT Participation in Debating events within Local Authority
Rule of Law	Behaviour policy and code of conduct Effort charts in class Visits from the local police and fire service Assemblies with a focus on rules and laws Bikeabilty and Scooter training/road safety laws Year 6 pupils attend Junior Citizens Event Pupils are taught about online safety and personal safety Home/School Agreement
Individual Liberty	Focus on freedom and rights of the child PSHE curriculum Pupils are taught how to exercise their individual freedoms safely through anti-bullying week, assemblies, workshops and PSHE lessons
Mutual Respect	The school values PSHE lessons Positive behaviour system
Tolerance of different Faiths and beliefs	RE teaching and learning Visits to places of worship In school celebrations of different festivals