Key British Values
Promoting Fundamental British Values.
In accordance with The Department for Education we aim to actively promote British values in schools to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils are encouraged to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance and understand that while different people may hold different views about what is "right" and "wrong", all people living in England are subject to its law. These values are promoted in all we do at Parkview.
The Key Values are:
1. Democracy
Our various House Captains meet at least every term to discuss issues raised in class council meetings. The captains have delegated powers and are genuinely able to create change within the school. Every captain is voted in by their house members through a fair democratic process.
2. Rule of law
The importance of laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced at Parkview. Pupils are taught from an early age about the way we expect our school to work.
Visits from local services and authorities, such as the Police, PSCOs and Fire Service, help reinforce this message.
3. Individual liberty
At Parkview, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school, we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make informed choices, through a safe environment and a powerful/creative education. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and safely exercise their rights and personal freedoms, for example, through our E-Safety, RE and PSHE lessons.
4. Mutual respect
All members of the school community treat each other with respect. This message is continually delivered by all members of staff in all aspects of the curriculum in the hope that it extends beyond the boundaries of our school and into the community.
5. Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
At Parkview we actively promote diversity through our curriculum, celebrations of different faiths and cultures and resource choices. Visits to local places of worship and visits from a diverse range of people support this.