British Values
At Townville Academy we want our children to become responsible, active citizens who participate in democracy and public life with respect for diversity and a commitment to working towards greater community cohesion.
At the heart of our school we emphasise the difference between right and wrong as well as how to respect the differences in a very diverse and modern Britain.
We have planned a curriculum that will enable children to make progress towards these aims.
Through engaging lessons, we can give them all a better understanding of themselves and others in the ‘community of communities’ in which they live. We can secure and influence behaviour and attendance and encourage further involvement and commitment to education.
Key contacts
Democracy
The children at Townville Academy will:
- Understand and respect the democratic process.
- Understand how they can influence decision making through a democratic process.
- Understand how to argue and defend a point of view.
- Understand the importance of team work.
The Rule of Law
The children at Townville Academy will:
- Develop their ability to recognise the difference between right and wrong and how they can apply this to their own lives.
- Develop their ability to accept responsibility for their behaviour.
- Understand the consequences of their behaviour and actions.
- Develop their ability to resolve conflicts effectively.
- Understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality and society more widely.
- Understand that living under the rule of law protects them and is essential for their well-being and safety.
Individual Liberty
The children at Townville Academy will:
- Understand their rights and responsibilities.
- Develop a positive sense of their self.
- Participate in a range of experiences.
- Understand boundaries.
- Understand their freedom when making choices.
- Understand their key roles and responsibilities in school.
Mutual respect
The children at Townville Academy will:
- Reflect on their beliefs.
- Respect different peoples’ faiths, feelings and values.
- Reflect on their experiences.
- Be interested in investigating and offering reasoned views about moral and ethical issues. They will be able to understand and appreciate the viewpoints of others.
- Use a range of social skills in different contexts.
Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
The children at Townville Academy will:
- Participate in a variety of communities and social settings, cooperating well with others.
- Understand and appreciate the range of different cultures within school and further afield, in order to prepare for life in modern Britain.
- Understand, accept, respect and celebrate diversity as shown by their tolerance and attitude.
