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British Values

British values at Georgian Gardens

 

At Georgian Gardens we teach and model the fundamental British values so every pupil becomes a responsible, tolerant and active member of our school and the wider community. Our approach is rooted in our school values: READY, RESPECTFUL, SAFE, KIND, and in our work to develop pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) understanding.

  1. What we mean by British values

We focus on:

  • Democracy — giving pupils a voice and opportunities to take part in decisions.

  • Rule of law — clear expectations and consistent routines so pupils understand consequences and rights.

  • Individual liberty — encouraging pupils to make safe, informed choices and to develop their independence.

  • Mutual respect — building respectful relationships across the school community.

  • Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs — teaching understanding, empathy and cultural awareness.

  1. How we teach these values at Georgian Gardens

  • Curriculum links and assemblies

    • British values are woven into our curriculum topics, PSHE and RE lessons and reinforced in weekly assemblies and special events. We use assembly themes and calendar events to explore values, celebrate diversity and mark national occasions. (See our SMSC page)

  • Pupil voice and democratic practice

    • Pupils have formal ways to influence the school (for example through Young Governors). These give children practice in debate, representing peers and shaping school life. Our school vision to prepare pupils to contribute locally, nationally and internationally supports this work.

  • Behaviour, routines and the rule of law

    • Our Ready, Respectful, Safe and Kind expectations provide a consistent behaviour framework so pupils understand boundaries and the reasons for rules. This helps children learn responsibility, consequences and how we learn through restorative work to make things better.

  • Promoting individual liberty safely

    • Through lessons, choice-led learning opportunities and our pastoral work (Thrive, OPAL and other provision), pupils practise making safe, positive choices and learn about their rights and responsibilities. Our safeguarding and pastoral systems ensure liberty is promoted responsibly.

  • Celebrating diversity and promoting tolerance

    • We plan learning experiences and whole-school events that explore different faiths, cultures and viewpoints. Teachers use curriculum content and assemblies to build pupils’ understanding and respect for difference. 

  1. Examples you will see in school

  • Regular themed assemblies and curriculum units that link to British values and SMSC. 

  • Young Governors and pupil leadership roles where children represent peers and contribute to decisions. 

  • Clear Ready, Respectful, Safe and Kind expectations visible in classrooms and around school. 

  • Pastoral approaches (Thrive, OPAL, our Dog Mentor) that teach children to make safe choices and show kindness. 

  • Work with outside organisations such as the Police, Magistrates and different faith groups. 

  1. How we monitor impact

  • Leaders review curriculum plans and assembly themes to ensure regular, explicit teaching of British values.

  • Pupil voice activities and behaviour monitoring to explore how well children understand and live the values.

  • Where pupils need additional support with personal development, we identify this through our twice-yearly assessments of emotional development and put in place targeted pastoral support.