British Values

At Styal Primary School, we actively promote British Vaues and our school reflects them in all that we do. We ensure children leave our school prepared for life of modern Britain. We want to enable our children to develop a sense of community and begin to develop their understanding of their roles and responsibilities within it. Styal promotes the spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development of our pupils. Children are actively encouraged to regard people of all faiths, cultures and religions with respect and tolerance.

What is Meant by British Values?

• Democracy
• Rule of law
• Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
• Individual liberty
• Mutual respect

At Styal, we uphold the British Value of DEMOCRACY by:

• Facilitating a democratic process for electing our school council members.
• Teaching about the democratic process

At Styal, we uphold the British Value of RULE OF LAW by:

• School's Positive Behaviour Policy. This was developed by children and staff and contains clear and agreed statements.
• Implementing our procedures for dealing with behavioural or bullying issues (Anti-Bullying Policy) and rare incidents of racial, homophobic and other forms of discrimination. We demonstrate to our children that we take these issues very seriously, mirroring the attitudes of British society.
• Acknowledging those that follow rules and do the right thing - Star Styal certificates, Mrs Boardman's weekly awards and Citizens of the Year.
• Lessons - in Year 5 / 6, for example, children learn about rules and laws through their History unit of 'Crime and Punishment'.

At Styal, we uphold the British Value of TOLERANCE by:

• Promoting our school values
• Promoting different languages
• Anti-Bullying Policy
• Celebrating our differences on Odd Socks Day each year
• Teaching about different cultures and religions in RE
• Promoting different cultures with events such as our 'Weddings Around the World' learning

At Styal, we uphold the British Value of INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY by:

• Encouraging children to make choices knowing they are in a safe and supportive environment.
• Encouraging children to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms
• Encourage high aspirations and ambitions through Aspirations Week
• Providing extra-curricular activities which offer equal opportunities 
• Holding discussions in RE and other lessons which allow children to develop respect for opnions, values and beliefs of others

At Styal, we uphold the British Value of MUTUAL RESPECT by:

• Promoting our school values
• Promoting equality (Equality Act 2010)
• Developing the role of our Mental Health Ambassadors
• Promoting Global Citizenship
• Reading books from around the world
• Our charity work 
• Particiapating in local, community events such as Remembrance Day, Carols on the Cobble, Styal Village Christmas Lights