The Department for Education states that there is a need:

“To create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance 

The Department for Education defines British Values as follows:

• Respect for democracy and support or participation in the democratic process
• Respect for the basis on which the law is made and applies in England
• Support for equality of opportunity for all
• Support and respect for the liberties of all within the law
• Respect for and tolerance 

Our school reflects British values in all that we do.  We aim to nurture our children on their journey through life so they can grow into safe, caring, democratic, responsible and tolerant adults who make a positive difference to British society and to the world. We encourage our children to be creative, unique, open-minded and independent individuals, respectful of themselves and of others in our school, our local community and the wider world.  Wherever possible, we take a global approach to learning by introducing themes from the perspective of other people in other countries.

At Glebelands Primary School we promote British values in the following ways:

DEMOCRACY

• House group assemblies/School Council/Eco reps - All children are encouraged to debate topics, express their views and make a meaningful contribution to the running of the school on matters that directly involve pupils.  Children also have the opportunity to have their voices heard through pupil questionnaires and pupil surveys.
• The principle of democracy is explored in the curriculum as well as class and whole school assemblies.

RULE OF LAW

• Our school follows School Rules, which are integral to our learning and ethos
  every day.
• School rules and expectations are clear, fair and regularly promoted.
• Pupils are always helped to distinguish right from wrong, in the classroom, during assemblies and on the playground.
• Pupils are regularly reminded about their ‘Rights and Responsibilities’ and about how these are linked.
• Pupils are encouraged to respect the law and Glebelands enjoys visits from authorities such as the Police, Fire Service, Ambulance, etc. to help reinforce this message
• Our behaviour policy is based on positive relationships and sets out sanctions for when children fail to follow the school rules. 
• Year 6 follow a programme of DARE as well as enjoying visits to the Warning Zone.

INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY

• Within school, pupils are actively encouraged, and given the freedom to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. eg. by signing up for extra-curricular clubs, taking on responsibilities and making choices about how they may learn in some lessons. 
• Pupils are supported to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence.
• Pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their behaviour and our pastoral support reinforces the importance of making the right choices. Pupils are asked to reflect on their behaviour and the impact that it has on others. 
• Pupils 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 teaching and PSHE lessons.
• Vulnerable pupils are protected and stereotypes challenged.  A strong anti-bullying culture is embedded in the school and any form of bullying is challenged and addressed.  The school also operates a robust system of logging incidents.
• Pupils have key roles and responsibilities in school e.g. school council representatives in each class, eco reps in each class.

MUTUAL RESPECT AND TOLERANCE 

• Respect and Empathy are core values of our school.  Pupils know and understand that it is expected that respect is shown to everyone, adults and children and that showing empathy is a demonstration of understanding of feelings.
• Pupils are helped to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life.
• Staff and pupils are encouraged to challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour.
• Links and visits are promoted with local faith communities and places of worship. e.g. Members of different faiths or religions are invited to school to share their knowledge and enhance learning within assemblies and in class.
• Through the PSHE and RE curriculums pupils are encouraged to discuss and respect differences between people such as differences of faith, ethnicity, disability, gender or sexuality and differences of family situations.
• We are proud of our multi-cultural school and celebrate these differences through out the year. Our curriculum in geography is planned so that each pupil understand where the next may come from. 
• The RE curriculum has been developed by Leicester SACRE and is reflective of not only the faiths that Glebelands pupils encounter in Leicester but also non religious beliefs and those in the wider world.