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At  PCSA  we  actively  promote  British  Values.  We  recognise  the  diversity  within  our  society  and  ensure  that  British  Values  are  embedded  in  our  curriculum.  The  teaching  of  British  Values  is  integrated  as  part  of  the  Spiritual,  Moral,  Social  and  Cultural  (SMSC)  learning  that  takes  place  across  all  curriculum  areas.  

Actively  promoting  the  values  means  challenging  opinions  or  behaviours  in  the  Academy  that  are  contrary  to  fundamental  British  values.  

 

The  list  below  describes  the  understanding  and  knowledge  expected  of  pupils  as  a  result  of  schools  promoting  fundamental  British  values.    

Democracy  

An  understanding  of  how  citizens  can  influence  decision-­‐making  through  the  democratic  process.  

The  Rule  of  Law  &  Individual  Liberty  

An  appreciation  that  living  under  the  rule  of  law  protects  individual  citizens  and  is  essential  for  their  wellbeing  and  safety.   An  understanding  that  there  is  a  separation  of  power  between  the  law  makers  and  the  judges  and  courts,  and  that  while  some  public  bodies  such  as  the  police  and  the  army  can  be  held  to  account  through  Parliament,  others  such  as  the  courts  maintain  independence.    

Mutual  Respect  &Tolerance  of  those  of  different  faiths  and  beliefs  

An  understanding  that  the  freedom  to  choose  and  hold  other  faiths  and  beliefs  is  protected  in  law.   An  acceptance  that  other  people  having  different  faiths  or  beliefs  to  oneself  (or  having  none)  should  be  accepted  and  tolerated,  and  should  not  be  the  cause  of  prejudice  or  discrimination.   An  understanding  of  the  importance  of  identifying  and  combatting  discrimination.  

 

 

 

At  PCSA  we  promote  British  Values  in  the  following  ways:  

Democracy   Our  school  council  promotes  the  democratic  process.   Our  student  feedback  and  marking  policy  enables  students  to  respond  to  their  learning.   Student  and  parent  questionnaires  are  regularly  completed  and  the  results  are  acted  upon.  

Individual  Liberty   Students  are  provided  with  boundaries  which  encourage  them  to  make  choices  safely.   Students  are  encouraged  to  respectfully  express  their  views  and  beliefs.   Students  have  keys  roles  in  school  such  as  Prefects,  Head  Boy  and  Girl,  and  Sport  Leaders  and  Literacy  Leaders.   Students  have  the  opportunity  and  choice  to  take  part  in  a  wide  range  of  different  extra-­‐curricular  activities.   Students  are  encouraged  to  know,  understand  and  exercise  their  rights  and  personal  freedoms  and  are  advised  how  to  exercise  these  safely,  for  example  through  our  E-­‐Safety,  Radicalisation  awareness,  SEAL  lessons  and  the  Ethics  department  Schemes  of  Work.   Students  know  who  to  speak  to  if  they  are  worried  or  concerned  about  themselves  or  others,  for  example  safeguarding  staff  and  the  Pastoral  Heads  of  Year.  

Tolerance  of  those  of  different  faith  and  beliefs.   We  celebrate  major  world  religions  and  their  beliefs  through  Ethics  lessons.   Our  Ethics  curriculum  provides  a  broad  and  balanced  learning  about  other  religions  and  reinforces  messages  of  tolerance  and  respect  for  others.   Our  Geography  curriculum  provides  opportunities  for  global  learning  activities  which  explore  other  cultures  and  countries.   The  History  curriculum  explores  historical  struggles  such  as  the  slave  trade  and  racial  issues.   We  support  and  encourage  cultural  exchanges  and  visits  for  students.   We  provide  resources  to  ensure  that  all  students  are  effectively  integrated  into  the  teaching  and  learning  process.  

 

 

We  have  links  with  Nigeria  and  Uganda  which  promotes  appreciation  of  other  cultures  and  beliefs.  

Mutual  Respect   Students  work  in  teams,  share  ideas  in  public  and  show  respect  for  other  pupils.   Students  participate  in  live  productions  throughout  the  year.   Students  work  together  in  different  groupings  and  situations  in  different  lessons  and  subjects.   All  members  of  the  school  community  treat  each  other  with  respect  and  model  tolerance  and  respect  in  their  behaviour  with  colleagues  and  students.   Each  week  a  ‘Thought  of  the  Week’  explores  different  themes  such  as  respect  and  beliefs  across  the  whole  Academy.   The  reward  system  contains  specific  categories  aimed  at  appreciating  mutual  respect  and  thought  for  others,  for  example  the  Paignton  Pride  Vivo  Point.   Academy  links,  exchange  of  ideas  and  beliefs  and  visits  with  schools  in  Nigeria  encourage  understanding  and  respect  of  other  cultures.  

The  Rule  of  Law   We  have  Academy  rules  and  expectations,  with  rewards  and  sanctions  to  encourage  and  promote  a  safe  and  community  spirited  learning  environment.   Students  follow,  respect  and  appreciate  different  rules  and  expectations  when  making  visits  outside  the  Academy  site.   Visits  from  authorities  such  as  the  Police  and  Fire  Service  support  learning  that  we  all  have  responsibilities  and  that  there  are  consequences  when  laws  are  broken.   Students  are  rewarded  for  compliance  of  school  rules.