Statement on British Values

Thrapston Primary School is committed to serving its community. It recognises the multi-cultural, multi faith and ever-changing nature of the United Kingdom. It also understands the vital role it has in ensuring that groups or individuals within the school are not subjected to intimidation or radicalisation by those wishing to unduly, or illegally, influence them.

The school accepts admissions from all those entitled to an education under British law, including pupils of all faiths or none. It follows the policies outlined by the Brooke Weston Trust regarding equal opportunities, which guarantee that there will be no discrimination against any individual or group, regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, political or financial status, or similar. It seeks to serve all.

The Government emphasises that schools are required to ensure that key ‘British Values’ are taught in all UK schools. The government set out its definition of British values in the ‘Prevent Strategy’ – values of: 

• democracy 
• the rule of law
• individual liberty 
• mutual respect 
• tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs 

The school uses strategies within the National curriculum and beyond to secure such outcomes for pupils. Here are some examples of when British values are shared:

Curriculum themes and topics

Our curriculum prepares children for life in British society, this includes developing the understanding and use of money, effective reading and writing skills, collaboration and discussion to research ideas and concepts. Curriculum themes include historical and geographical study in the context of the United Kingdom as well as national and international comparisons. Topic examples: We are Britain, The Fire of London, The Victorians, Word War II, The Seaside. Weaving through the heart of our PSHE teaching, is a commitment to enhancing and promoting British Values: Respect, Democracy, Tolerance, Liberty and Law. With an ever-changing society, we are able to provide our children with a strong understanding of the diverse world around them and support them in playing a positive role in contributing to the school and the wider community.

Daily acts of collective worship/ whole school assembly

In line with regulation, our assemblies are “wholly or mainly of a broadly Christian character”.  Our assemblies uphold traditional values of empathy, respect and tolerance. 

British Values and School Values