Democracy – what do we do?

• Provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of, and promote respect for, public institutions and services
• Teach pupils how they can influence decision-making through the democratic process
• Include in the curriculum information on the advantages and disadvantages of democracy and how it works in Britain
• Encourage pupils to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school
• Hold ‘mock elections’ so pupils learn how to argue and defend points of view
• Involve pupils in decision making. E.g. – selection of Pupil Leadership team
• Conduct pupil surveys to evaluate progress
• Help pupils to express their views
• Model how perceived injustice can be peacefully challenged
• Democracy is shown through the selected history topics
• Circle Time and discussion groups

The Rule of Law – what do we do?

• Ensure school rules and expectations are clear and fair
• Classroom Code of Conduct agreed each year
• Promote school rules through positive reinforcement and clear consistent display
• Help pupils to distinguish right from wrong
• Help pupils to respect the law and the basis on which it is made
• Help pupils to understand that living under the rule of law protects individuals
• Include visits from the police and other services across the year
• Teach pupils aspects of both civil and criminal law and discuss how this might differ from some religious laws

Individual Liberty – what do we do?

• Support pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence
• Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour, as well as knowing their rights
• Model freedom of speech through pupil participation, while ensuring protection of vulnerable pupils and promoting critical analysis of evidence
• Celebrate notable historical figures (e.g.- Rosa Parks) in assemblies and through a thematic approach to learning
• Challenge stereotypes
• Ensure a strong anti-bullying culture, including anti-bullying week
• E-Safety promoted through focus weeks and display/active monitoring

Mutual Respect – what do we do?

• Promote respect for individual differences
• Help pupils to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life
• Challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour
• Learning to disagree in a respectful way
• Develop critical personal thinking skills

Tolerance of Those of Different Faiths and Beliefs – what do we do?

• Study and share practices of individual religions
• Develop links with faith and other communities through RE and working alongside children and their families
• Organise visits to a range of places of worship including the local church and mosque
• Invite members of the faith community to deliver assemblies linked to school themes
• Reference religious events in school, e.g. – Christmas, Diwali, Eid, Hanukah, etc

Identifying Radicalisation – what do we do?

• Deliver regular school training for staff (Prevent)
• Promote an open culture which encourages children to report any concerns they have as a responsibility to themselves and others