British Values


 

Through the curriculum, assemblies, wider opportunities, visits, discussions and literature, develops and deepens pupils’ understanding of the fundamental British values of democracy, individual liberty, the rule of law, and mutual respect and tolerance 

EYFS

RE - Visiting workshops from PCFCD. Christingle celebration at local church. The children learn about values through stories from different religions. 

PSHE - Voting for favourite book, RE lessons, Diwali, Easter, Christmas and Chinese New Year is celebrated in EY 

 

George and The Dragon

Chris Wormell

 

We Completely Must Go to London

Lauren Child

 

1

RE - Online workshop from PCFCD. The children learn about values through stories from different religions. 

PSHE - Rights, responsibilities and respect. 

Music – Listen to and create music form other cultures

 

The rainbow Fish

Michael Pfiste

 

2

RE - Christingle celebration at local church, Visit to the Islamic Centre in Plymouth 

PSHE MTP - Respecting uniqueness.  Respecting ourselves and others. 

 

Freedom We Sing

Amyra Leon

 

Free

Simon Usher

 

There’s a Lion in the Library

Dave Skinner

 

Coming to England

Floella Benjamin

 

Can You Catch a Mermaid?

Jane Ray

 

Katie in London

James Mayhew

 

Counting on Katherine

Malorie Blackman

 

3

History – Power and Monarchy, the origins of our democracy

French – learning about special days in France (e.g. Independence Day) and opportunity to link emails with a partner school.

PE – World Cup in Qatar assemblies leading to discussion about democracy and LGBT rights

RE - Online workshop from PCFCD, Visit from the local Christian Church, Christingle celebration at local church. 

Art and Design – exploration of a range of diverse artists and their work

 

4

French - Opportunity for pupils to hear a different language spoken in everyday situations

Music – units on The Beatles (pop) and Gospel (From Beethoven to Slavery).

PE – World Cup in Qatar assemblies leading to discussion about democracy and LGBT rights

Computing - Natterhub:  They understand the differences between opinions, beliefs and facts. 

RE - Christingle celebration at local church, Visit to the Islamic Centre in Plymouth 

PSHE MTP - Rules. Why do we have rules? Create a set of class rules. MTP - Relationships and the law.  Respectful relationship

 

Friend or Foe

Michael Morpurgo

 

5

Music – units on Motown (civil rights)

History – Ancient Greeks, including the origins of democracy, a debate about the Elgin Marbles and Hippocrates/medicine.

PE – World Cup in Qatar assemblies leading to discussion about democracy and LGBT rights

RE - Online workshop specific to Diversity and Inclusion (referring to British Values), Christingle celebration at local church. 

PSHE - MTP - Be who you want to be! Identities.   Stereotypes. Discrimination.   Respect.  

Art and Design – exploration of a range of diverse artists and their work

 

 

The Boy at the Back of the Class

Onjali Q Rauf

 

6

Music – Music and Me, inspirational women in Music.  Identity in Music.

History - Y6 – Cornwall history timeline – sense of identity and place.  Yr6 - Ancient Islamic Civilisation – providing a positive message around Islamic history and culture

PE – World Cup in Qatar assemblies leading to discussion about democracy and LGBT rights

Computing - Virtual ‘Tech She Can’ speaker who runs a session on jobs in Tech (particularly focus on support girls to get into technology careers).  

Art and Design – exploration of a range of diverse artists and their work

RE - Online workshop with PCFCD.  Christingle celebration at local church 

PSHE - What is democracy? - how citizens can influence decision-making through the democratic process. The role of central government 

■ The role of local government 

■ What happens in Parliament 

■ How they can participate in our democracy? 

 

What does the rule of law mean? How laws are made? 

 

MTP - Embrace diversity! 

 

Pride 

LGBTQ+ 

Discrimination 

Hate crime 

 

Private Peaceful

Michael Morpurgo