How this is done at All Saints CE Primary School and Nursery:

 

 

Democracy – what do we do?

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• Class voting for the election of school councillors at the start of the year;

• Annual school election for our head boy/girl;

• Provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of, and promote respect for, public institutions and services;

• Teach pupils how they can influence decision-making through the democratic process;

• Taught through assemblies and our school curriculum;

• Encourage pupils to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school;

• Help pupils to express their views;

• Model how perceived injustice can be peacefully challenged;

• Pupils votes

 

 

Rule of law – what do we do?

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• Ensure school rules and expectations are clear and fair;

• Class rules and celebration of adhering to these rules;

• Help pupils to distinguish right from wrong;

• Help pupils to respect the law and the basis on which it is made;

• Help pupils to understand that living under the rule of law protects individuals;

• Explore within our Personal Development Lessons laws and what to do if peer pressure is trying to persuade children to break these;

 

 

 

Individual liberty – what do we do?

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• Support pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem, self-confidence;

• Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour, as well as knowing their rights;

• Model freedom of speech through pupil participation

• Challenge stereotypes;

• Implement a strong anti-bullying culture;

• E-Safety units of work

 

 

 Mutual Respect and tolerance of different cultures and religions– what do we do?

 

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• Personal Development lessons and assemblies to explore the protected characteristics of the 2010 Equality Act to promote respect for individual differences and to actively challenge stereotypes;

• Explore positive role models (where possible) through our topics who reflect the protected characteristics of the 2010 Equality Act;

• Challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour;

• Organise visits to places of worship

• Years groups perform a celebration assembly for Diwali, Eid and Christmas etc;

• Our NEW RE scheme ensures that our children have a good understanding of a range of religious beliefs and customs;

• Help pupils to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life;