Promoting British Values at Denby Free CE (Aided) Primary School

 Denby Free CofE VA Primary School is committed to preparing our pupils for life in modern Britain. We believe it is essential to equip our children with a mature, respectful, and sensitive appreciation for difference and diversity, enabling them to thrive in an increasingly global and interconnected world.

Embedding British Values

At Denby Free, we promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs in a variety of ways:

• Democracy: Our active School Council provides a platform for pupils to have their voices heard and to participate in the decision-making process within our school community.

• The Rule of Law: Through our curriculum and school ethos, we teach children to understand the importance of laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country. Pupils are guided to distinguish right from wrong and to respect the civil and criminal law of England.

• Individual Liberty: Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As they move through the school, they are taught to understand their rights and personal freedoms, and how to exercise these safely.

• Mutual Respect and Tolerance: Our school's Christian values of kindness, compassion, and respect are woven throughout our curriculum and daily life. Pupils learn about different faiths and cultures, developing an appreciation for the diversity of the world in which they live. We visit the Open Centre in Derby and learn about other world faiths in addition to Christianity. 

Preparing for the Modern World

As a small village school, we recognise that our local context may not always be representative of the diverse world our pupils will encounter as they grow and move on to secondary education and beyond. Therefore, it is crucial that we provide opportunities for our children to develop a deep understanding and appreciation of British values, which will serve them well in their future lives and careers.

Through discrete topics within our long-term plans, as well as cross-curricular links in Humanities, PSHE, and RE, we ensure that British values are embedded throughout our curriculum. This holistic approach enables our pupils to gain a mature and nuanced perspective on the rights, responsibilities, 

and shared values that underpin life in modern Britain.

We are committed to nurturing well-rounded, globally-minded citizens who are equipped to thrive in the 21st century. By promoting fundamental British values, we inspire our pupils to become active, responsible, and respectful members of their local, national, and international communities.