The Government set out its definition of British values in 2011 Prevent Strategy, and these values have been reiterated this year. Here at Churchill Academy, these values are reinforced in the following ways:
Democracy at Churchill
Student voice e.g. students give their views on bullying to help us improve our systems. Churchill students are involved in decision making with North Tyneside Council. Students are involved in voting for the Young Mayor.
Rule of Law at Churchill
The behaviour and rewards systems are shared with students so expectations and sanctions are clear. Staff consistently apply the behaviour system.
Individual Liberty at Churchill
Students are given information on a range of issues in order that they can make informed choices. Issues such as smoking, alcohol, drugs, radicalisation, extremism, e-safety, and healthy relationships are discussed in assemblies, PSHCE lessons and across the curriculum ( e.g. Humanities). Students make informed choices about additional involvement at school, e.g. extra-curricular clubs, homework activities, independent learning and leadership (Digital Leaders around Ipad technology, leading assemblies, leading activities for primary pupils and enterprise activities to raise money for charity).
Mutual respect at Churchill
College rule 2: To respect everyone, speak politely, listen carefully and consider the feelings of others. If students do not have respect for the values and opinions of others, e.g. bullying someone because they are different to them, this is sanctioned via the behaviour system.
Tolerance at Churchill
Students will not always agree with the views of other students, but they are expected to be tolerant and respectful of their values and opinions e.g. their religion or sexuality. Students discuss issues in assemblies, curriculum lessons and PSHCE to help them understand the cultural diversity of modern Britain, though this area is largely white British, so they are well informed citizens.