At Coldfair Green Primary we recognise the importance of preparing all of our young people for life beyond school, life in Modern Britain.
Rule of Law
Links to school values: Honesty, Responsibility, Inclusion, Co-operation, Teamwork, Communication
UN CRC Article 19: Governments should ensure that children are properly cared for and protect them from violence, abuse and neglect by their parents, or anyone else who looks after them
- We teach pupils to appreciate that living under the rule of law in Britain protects individual citizens and is essential for their well-being and safety. (Year 5/6 Childline and NSPCC Workshops)
- We have high expectations about everyone’s and this is reflected in our Positive Behaviour Policy and our Code of Conduct for Adults. There are rewards for exhibiting responsible actions and respectful behaviour; House Point Certificates and Golden Behaviour Awards, Star of the week, Random Acts of Kindness Awards amongst others … and these demonstrate our values in action. Children are involved in creating class rules.
- Through our school’s values and collective worship, children are taught how to earn trust and respect and are supported to develop a strong sense of morality; knowing right from wrong and doing the right thing; making good choices even when it’s difficult.
- The local Police Officer/PSCO visits the school to talk to the children and explain about the role of the police in society.
- The school’s own value of “Safeguarding is Everyone’s Responsibility” is our guide to best practice.
Individual Liberty
Links to school values: Honesty, Humility, Courage, Freedom, Teamwork, Perseverance, Determination, Curiosity
UN CRC Article 31: All children have a right to relax and play and to join in a wide variety of activities.
UN CRC Article 15: Children have the right to meet together and to join groups and organisations, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.
- Through our school values, collective worship and PSHE programme, children are taught about personal responsibility, choices, ambition and aspiration. They are encouraged to take opportunities to follow their interests in art, music, sport and a range of extra-curricular clubs.
- The 6 Bees code of consideration.
- Children are taught how to keep themselves safe, including when using the internet and being on-
line. This is done through computing lessons, collective worship and workshops from outside organisations, as well as through the PSHE curriculum.
- “Say No To Bullying” is ongoing with a clear Anti- Bullying Policy throughout the school community which includes an annual whole school Anti-Bullying Day.
- Charities like Childline and the NSPCC offer workshops.
Mutual Respect
Links to school values: Appreciation, Teamwork, Honesty, Understanding, Tolerance, Courage, Perseverance, Determination, Loyalty, Acceptance, Inclusion
UN CRC Article 2: The Convention applies to everyone whatever their race, religion, abilities, whatever they think or say and whatever type of family they come from.
UN CRC Article 30: Children have a right to learn and use the language and customs of their families, whether these are shared by the majority of the people in the country or not.
- Children are taught to understand the importance of identifying and battling against discrimination.
- We have high expectations about pupil conduct and this is reflected in our Positive Behaviour Policy and Equality Policy.
- Children are taught to respect each other, to be co-operative and collaborative and to look for similarities while being understanding of differences.
- Mutual respect is also promoted through additional PSHE lessons and collective worship.
- Buddy System
Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs
Links to school values: Appreciation, Teamwork, Honesty, Understanding, Tolerance, Courage, Perseverance, Determination, Loyalty, Acceptance, Inclusion
UN CRC Article 14: Children have 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. Parents should guide their children on these matters.
- We teach children that the freedom to choose and hold other faiths and beliefs is protected in law.
- We have high expectations about pupil conduct and this is reflected in our Positive Behaviour Policy and Equality Policy.
- Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs is promoted through the Locally Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education. Children learn about different religions, their beliefs, places of worship and festivals. The children’s work on this subject is often displayed in the classrooms or around the school.
- This is supplemented by collective worship (Key Stage and Whole School), which, although mainly Christian in nature, also marks and celebrates significant religious festivals such as Ramadan and Diwali.
- We embrace the customs and traditions of all faiths.
- Visits are made by local religious leaders such as ‘Open the Book’ sessions and children have the opportunity to visit places of worship.
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