Promoting British Values at St. Peter’s Cross Keys Academy

At St. Peter’s Cross Keys Academy British values are reinforced regularly and in the following ways:

Democracy

We have 'Family Groups' from Y1 – Y6 These groups meet once a half term to discuss issues raised in Pupil Parliament , and is able to effect change within the school. The elections of the Pupil Parliament members are based solely on pupil votes, reflecting our British electoral system and demonstrating democracy in action. Pupil Parliament work not only to solve issues that the children raise but also have input into their curriculum and the standards of the school.

Through our curriculum children are taught about, and encouraged to respect, public institutions and services. Children have an annual questionnaire where they are able to put forward their views about the school. There is also a suggestion box for children and parents alike.

The Rule of Law

The importance of laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced at St. Peter’s. 

Pupils are taught from an early age the values and rules of the school. Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind rules and laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. Visits from authorities such as the Police and Fire Service help reinforce this message.

Developing leadership is important and children have roles and responsibilities and understand the roles of adults working in and associated to the school.

Individual Liberty

At St. Peter’s, 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 an empowering education. Pupils are given the freedom to make choices, whether through a choice of challenge, how they record their work, or their participation in extra-curricular clubs and opportunities. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely, for example through our eSafety and PSHE work. 

Mutual Respect and Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs

Mutual respect is at the heart of our Christian values. Children learn that their behaviours have an effect on their own rights and those of others. All members of the school community treat each other with respect.

St. Peter’s provide opportunities for the children to visit places of significant cultural interest, places of worship and we actively encourage visitors from a range of communities and organisations into school. St.Peter’s is not situated in an area of great culturally diversity, therefore we place a great emphasis on promoting diversity with the children. Our RE and RSE teaching addresses this issue either directly or through the inclusion of stories and celebrations from a variety of faiths and cultures. Assemblies are regularly planned to reinforce this. St. Peter’s has a robust anti bullying culture and behaviour and safety policies in place. We support charities that are linked to our children’s needs and plan fundraising and awareness raising activities to support those charities.