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British Values

Fundamental British Values at Ordsall Primary School

At Ordsall Primary School, the promotion of Fundamental British Values is woven throughout everyday school life and sits at the heart of our RESPECT Curriculum.

British Values are not taught as isolated concepts. Instead, they are lived, modelled and explicitly taught through our curriculum, assemblies, circle time, pupil voice, behaviour expectations and the way we treat one another every day.

This approach supports pupils to Play, Learn and Grow Together respectfully, safely and confidently as members of modern British society.

The Fundamental British Values

At Ordsall, pupils learn about:

  • Democracy

  • The Rule of Law

  • Individual Liberty

  • Mutual Respect

  • Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs

These values are underpinned by our RESPECT school values and British Values are explicitly revisited across subjects, year groups and whole-school experiences.

How British Values Are Taught at Ordsall

British Values are developed through:

  • Our RESPECT Curriculum, which enhances statutory RSHE

  • Circle time (including emotional regulation and contextual safeguarding)

  • Assemblies and whole-school events

  • Pupil voice and leadership opportunities

  • Clear behaviour expectations and restorative practice

  • Visitors, enrichment experiences and community links

Around school, displays and classroom learning make clear which British Values are being explored, helping pupils develop shared language and understanding.

Democracy at Ordsall Primary School

We believe that pupil voice is essential. Children are empowered to express opinions, make choices and understand that everyone’s voice matters.

How democracy is lived:

  • Electing School Council representatives through fair voting

  • Voting on class books, rewards and shared decisions

  • Debating ideas respectfully and listening to others

  • Understanding majority decisions and fairness

Progression from EYFS to Year 6 includes:

  • Turn-taking, collaboration and shared decision-making (EYFS)

  • Secret ballots and voting systems (KS1)

  • Presenting viewpoints and respecting outcomes (Lower KS2)

  • Debating, evaluating evidence and understanding democracy’s role in society (Upper KS2)

Pupils leave Ordsall understanding how democracy works and why it matters.

The Rule of Law at Ordsall Primary School

Children learn that rules and laws exist to keep people safe and ensure fairness.

We provide a consistent, predictable and supportive environment where pupils understand:

  • expectations,

  • consequences,

  • and the link between actions and outcomes.

How this is taught:

  • School rules and class charters

  • Anti-bullying pledges

  • Safety education (e.g. road safety, fire safety, online safety)

  • Learning about emergency services and community helpers

Progression includes:

  • Understanding right and wrong (EYFS)

  • Creating and following class rules (KS1)

  • Linking school rules to wider society (Lower KS2)

  • Exploring laws, consequences and responsibility, including during residential visits (Upper KS2)

This approach helps pupils feel safe and secure, enabling learning to thrive.

Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs

Ordsall Primary School is proud of its diverse community.

Through our curriculum, pupils develop understanding, respect and appreciation for different:

  • cultures,

  • faiths,

  • beliefs,

  • identities,

  • and lived experiences.

How tolerance is developed:

  • Learning about world religions and celebrations

  • Exploring diversity through history, stories and real-life examples

  • Challenging stereotypes and discrimination

  • Teaching anti-racism and inclusion explicitly

Progression includes:

  • Exploring similarities and differences (EYFS)

  • Learning about faiths and significant people (KS1)

  • Understanding discrimination and standing up to prejudice (KS2)

Pupils are supported to question, reflect and act respectfully in a diverse society.

Mutual Respect at Ordsall Primary School

Mutual respect is central to relationships, learning and wellbeing.

Children are taught to:

  • listen carefully,

  • value others’ views,

  • treat people fairly,

  • and resolve conflict respectfully.

This is developed through:

  • Classroom discussion and debate

  • Anti-Bullying Week

  • Team sports and competitions

  • Collaborative learning and enrichment opportunities

As pupils progress, they learn to challenge ideas respectfully, debate sensitive issues and show empathy and understanding for others.

Individual Liberty at Ordsall Primary School

We encourage pupils to become confident, independent individuals who understand their rights and responsibilities.

Children learn that:

  • they have the right to be themselves,

  • their voice matters,

  • and they can say “no” when something feels unsafe.

Individual liberty is supported through:

  • Emotional regulation and wellbeing education

  • Encouraging independence and responsibility

  • Leadership roles and pupil responsibilities

  • Community and charitable involvement

Pupils learn that freedom comes with responsibility and that choices have consequences.

Safeguarding, Inclusion and Curriculum Links

British Values at Ordsall are closely linked to:

  • Safeguarding and contextual safeguarding

  • RSHE

  • Anti-bullying education

  • Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB)

Teaching is inclusive, age-appropriate and trauma-informed. Staff model respectful behaviour and ensure pupils feel safe to express themselves and seek help.

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