British Values
The 4 aspects of British Values are part of our school ethos, explicitly taught in assemblies and modelled in our relationships and processes. Children are encouraged to discuss the importance of each aspect and why each is important and we often reference assembly stories or issues back to our British Values to help us better understand them.
- Democracy
Democracy is practised at Kennall Vale when children have the opportunity to vote at various times of the year. For example, voting for class items for The Friends of Kennall Vale School.
- Rule of Law
Our school Rules are well established and referred to as positive markers of our relationships with one another. Children understand that we have rules to keep us safe and happy. We often relate our school rules to the law and understand that we have laws in our country to keep us safe.
- Individual Liberty
Children understand that because of the sensible nature of law making (i.e. to keep us safe) we have the freedom to make our own choices. As long as we respect the rights of others, then we are free to pursue our ambitions, free from limitation and discrimination. In the UK our Human Rights are protected by law. At Kennall Vale, we encourage children to have passions and be passionate. We encourage them to have views and to make their own decisions and stand up for what they believe in.
- Tolerance and Respect
Children at Kennall Vale have the understanding that mutual respect is understanding that we do not all share the same beliefs and values. We help children to understand and respect the values and beliefs of others whilst not imposing our own. For our children in their immediate context, it is possibly about having a view on a particular issue, or liking a particular style of music, and ensuring that a lack of respect is appropriately challenged. In the wider context, staff are aware of the largely monocultural catchment of Kennall Vale and challenging stereotypes, ensuring that correct information is learnt and exposure to diversity across the curriculum is crucial to our children’s lives.