British Values

British values statement

Al-Furqan Primary School is required under section 78 of the Education Act (2002) schools must provide a ‘balanced and broadly-based curriculum’ which promotes ‘the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at the school and of society, and prepares pupils at the school for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life’. Schools also need to promote fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of these with different faiths and beliefs as part of the school curriculum.

Our curriculum will:

Enable our pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence

Enable our pupils to distinguish right from wrong and to respect the civil law and criminal law of England

Encourage our pupils to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative and to understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality of the school and to society more widely

Enable our pupils to acquire a broad general knowledge of and respect for public institutions and services in England

Further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling our pupils to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and others cultures

Encourage respect for other people

Encourage respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic processes including respect for the basis on which the law is made and applied in England

Al-Furqan Primary School is committed to serving its community. It recognises the multi-cultural, multi-faith and ever-changing nature of the United Kingdom. It also understands the vital role it has in ensuring that groups or individuals within the school are not subjected to intimidation or radicalisation by those wishing to unduly, or illegally, influence them. It follows equal opportunities guidance which guarantees that there will be no discrimination against any individual or group, regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, political or financial status, or similar.

Al-Furqan Primary School is dedicated to preparing pupils for their adult life beyond the formal curriculum and ensuring that it promotes and reinforces British values to all its pupils. Pupils are taught about fundamental British values as part of their PSHE, RSE, assemblies, RE and throughout our broad and balanced curriculum.

Democracy

Children, parents and staff have many opportunities for their voices to be heard at Al-Furqan Primary School.

The election of the School Council members reflects our British electoral system and demonstrates democracy in action: candidates make speeches, pupils consider characteristics important for an elected representative, pupils vote in secret using ballot boxes etc. the School Council is made up of two representatives from each class. The School Council, make a meaningful contribution to the running of the school on matters that directly involve them.
Children are also involved in electing eco and rights representing representatives from their class.

Class rules are devised and agreed by each class at the start of the academic year

The rule of law

Pupils are always helped to distinguish right from wrong, in the classroom, during assemblies, on the playground and all around
School rules and expectations are clear and fair.
Pupils are taught the value and the reasons behind laws and rules that govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws or rules are broken.
The Behaviour and Anti-Bullying policies set out clear expectations that any form of aggression, abuse or violence, which extends to pupils, staff and parents and carers, will not be tolerated.
Within the Good to be Green behaviour system there are rewards and sanctions.
PHSE lessons cover rule of law in the units delivered to children in each year group
School also links with the local community e.g. Community Police Officers

Individual liberty

Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their behaviour and our pastoral support reinforces the importance of making the right choices.
A strong anti-bullying culture is embedded in the school and any form of bullying is challenged and addressed. The school takes part in anti-bullying week.
Pupils have key roles and responsibilities in school e.g. school council, monitors in class, lunch time monitors, play leaders, eco committee, rights respecting etc
Children also learn about individual liberty through PHSE lessons.

Mutual respect and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith

Through our Islamic ethos, pupils know and understand that it is expected that respect is shown to everyone, adults and children and respect for individual differences.
Pupils are helped to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life.
We cover this area of British values by:
Children participating in collective worship every day, participation in interfaith week.
Prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour is challenged
Visits to local places of worship.
Al-Furqan follows the Birmingham Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education therefore Children learn about the major religions
Pupils contribute to hampers during Ramadan these are then distributed to the local community e.g. Narthex centre, Sifa fireside, foodbanks etc
Children also participate in Charity Week raising money for orphans around the world.

"Pupils display a deep sense of values about their own faith, while also appreciating the diversity of other faiths and cultures"- Ofsted Inspection June 2017

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British Values

British values statement