British Values

Democracy can be seen as a state of society characterised by equality of rights and privileges. It can also refer to our nation’s electoral systems.

In our school we promote the importance of democracy through such things as:

• The Clare House Primary School House system
• Y6 House Captains
• Head/Deputy Head Boy and Head/Deputy Head Girl positions
• A School Council with representatives from school years 2-6.
• Strong adherence to our Equality and Diversity Policy and objectives in line with the Equality Act 2010

The Rule of Law

All people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced.

At Clare House Primary school:

We make sure rules and expectations are clear

We know the difference between right and wrong

We know rules protect us

We respect the rules

We understand the concept of consequences when rules are broken.

We promote these within our:

Behaviour policy, which set clear boundaries

Feedback and Marking and homework policies, which are clearly explained to the students and staff

Drugs education and the role of the citizen; which are explored through PSHE sessions.

Individual liberty suggests the free exercise of rights generally seen as outside Government control.

In our school we promote the importance of individual liberty through such things as:

• A robust and clear Anti-bullying culture and Behaviour Policy for all students and staff, which allows the opportunity for individual choices in a safe and supportive environment
• We have a selection of extra-curricular activities and clubs available to all students.
• Students are actively encouraged to express views and opinions in lessons in a formative manner.
• Opportunities for freedom of speech and expression through mediums such as the School Council.

Mutual respect is at the core of our school life. It is fundamental to the way we support and care for each other, for the community and for the environment and is evident in the way students treat each other and staff with great respect.   At Clare House, we value the close, positive relationships between all adults and children, and see this as being key to enabling all children to access their learning, in a welcoming and safe environment.  

At Clare House, we promote the importance of mutual respect through:

• Assemblies regularly cover the theme of ‘respect’
• A varied and creative curriculum which provides a wide range of opportunities for all our students.
• Clear and consistent expectations of behaviour
• A whole school culture that promotes the core values that students take responsibility for their actions and recognise the implications and consequences of negative behaviour
• School uniforms from Reception to year 6
• Annual anti-bullying week
• PSHE curriculum – focusing on personal identity, anti-bullying, relationships, differences, emotional health & stereotypes.

In our school we promote the importance of respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs in the following ways:

• All pupils participate in daily collective worship (class, phase and whole school). Assemblies cover themes that have a spiritual, moral, social and cultural significance to pupils from all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs, including those with no religious beliefs.
• External speakers from different religious backgrounds, including Baptist, Jewish, Hindu and Sikh, are invited to assemblies to inform children and staff of various religious practises and beliefs.
• Celebrating festivals and special days throughout the year, including Christmas, Chinese New Year, Diwali, St George’s Day and Remembrance Day.
• Children and staff attend a church service for Christmas at the local Church of England Church.
• Parents from different cultural and religious backgrounds are invited to join in with all the cultural and religious events.
• Religious Education is taught to all pupils across all key stages using Bromley’s agreed syllabus. This promotes pupils’ understanding of and respect for different faiths and beliefs.
• Pupils are given time to celebrate major religious festivals with their families.
• Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is promoted through PSHE and other cross-curricular themes.
• Community events organised by the school and PTA, such as Sports Day and the Summer Fair, are designed to be inclusive and encourage families from all backgrounds to attend.