British Values

At Cavendish View, we actively promote British Values to prepare our pupils for life in modern Britain. Through our curriculum, assemblies, and daily interactions, we encourage pupils to understand and demonstrate the key values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. We provide opportunities for pupils to develop their voice, make informed choices, and appreciate diversity, ensuring they grow into respectful, responsible citizens who value equality and inclusion. Below are some of the activities that we use to develop British Values.

Area Activities Impact
Democracy: A democracy is a system where people are able to decide how their country or community should be run.
  • Pupils involved in teacher interviews
  • Class voting
  • Pupil voice surveys
 Stakeholders, including children, staff and parents feel they influence and impact the way the school is run and that this has a positive impact.
Rule of Law: No one is above the law.
  • Develop classroom rules together
  • Invite police officers, firefighters into school
  • Safeguarding Records
  • CPD for staff
  • Individual Curriculum subjects
 Children, staff and parents feel ‘safe’ as a result of clear policies, rules and expectations and in the knowledge that issues will be followed up robustly.
Liberty: Freedom to live as you wish and believe what you wish within the law.
  • Choose personal learning goals
  • Celebrate individual achievements
  • Children have choices and are encouraged to be independent in decision-making
  • Pupil Voice
  • Celebrations across faiths
  • Classroom rules
  • Behaviour Policy
  • PSHE themes
 Children, staff and parents feel they can act independently and autonomously within the agreed, shared and accepted frameworks.
Respect and Tolerance: Admiration for someone’s skills or qualities and a willingness to accept someone else’s beliefs even though they may be different from your own.
  • Religious festivals celebrated throughout the year e.g. Diwali, Chinese New year
  • Explore traditions, food, music and art from around the world
  • Pupil Voice
  • Celebrate achievements
  • Class Dojo points
 Skills and qualities are recognised in a multitude of different ways. Children, staff and parents respect each other’s views and beliefs and have strategies for dealing effectively with differences. Discrimination is not tolerated.