British Values

At Marsden Infant and Nursery School, we are keen to develop children’s understanding of British Values.  As a school we promote these values through the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our children. They are an intrinsic part of our ethos and school culture. British Values are embedded throughout our learning and within the themes of our assemblies. We aim to ensure our children understand the importance of respect and leave our school prepared for the next step on their journey as they are prepared for life in modern Britain.

The Government has stated that British Values are:

• Democracy
• The rule of law
• Individual liberty
• Mutual respect and tolerance for those of different faiths and beliefs.

Our School Code states that

In our school everyone has the right :-

1. To feel and be safe
2. To learn
3. To be treated with respect

This school code underpins British Values which are reinforced regularly through the relationships, language and attitudes which are promoted in school as well as through many practical opportunities:

Democracy:

Article 12 (UNCRC) states that ‘children have the right to have a say in matters that affect them’.

School has a well established system of democratic elections for members of the school council. Children are encouraged to identify foci for assemblies and are beginning to develop skills in leading these assemblies.

The Rule of Law:

Article 41 (UNCRC) states that ‘if the laws of a country protect children better than the articles of the Convention then those laws must stay in place’.

School teaches children that everyone, children and adults alike are to be given respect. Adults are the duty bearers to ensure that children can access their rights and therefore must be respected as Article 3 states that ‘adults must act in the best interests of the child’. The third section of our code states , ‘everyone has the right to be treated with respect.’

Individual Liberty:

Article 2 (UNCRC) states that ‘The Convention applies to everyone: whatever their race, religion or abilities, whatever they think or say, whatever type of family they come from’.

School has an inclusive approach where all children are recognized as individuals and their individual potential is ‘grown’.

Mutual Respect and Tolerance:

Article 14 ( UNCRC) states that ‘every child has the right to think and believe what they want and to practice their religion as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their rights’.

Assemblies and Collective Worship teach respect for all, and R.E. lessons teach children about other faiths, children visit places of worship of other faiths.

Curriculum units of learning  across the school encourage celebration of similarities and differences.

As a community school we enthusiastically take part in local, national and global celebrations and events, such as;

• Marsden's Remembrance Events, Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Marsden Jazz Festival, Marsden Cuckoo Day, Tour de France, the Huddersfield Biennale Frestival, Red Nose Day, MacMillan Coffee Morning.