At St Stephen’s we provide opportunities for pupils to explore their own culture and have a clear understanding and appreciation of a wide range of the cultural influences that have shaped modern Britain. We are a school for all. We recognise the multi-cultural, multi-faith nature of our community and of Britain. We understand the crucial role our school plays in promoting British Values. We promote the five fundamental British Values by:
Promoting British Values
Democracy
- Involving our pupils in democratic systems in the school e.g. School Council elections
- Drawing attention to major political events taking place in Britain e.g. General Election, Party Leadership Elections
- Teaching children about the British system of government
- Encouraging the respect of public instructions and services in Britain
The Rule of Law
- Implementing a clearly structured behaviour policy which all stakeholders understand and follow
- Teaching children the value and reason behind the school rules and British law and that there are consequences if these are broken
- Drawing on the expertise of our local PCSOs
- Delivering assemblies with a focus on the law e.g. Road Safety Awareness and E-Safety Awareness
- Implementing class and school awards and special recognition time
Individual Liberty
- Giving pupils’ key roles and responsibilities in school such as lunchtime helpers and library monitors
- Encouraging and providing opportunities within school for children to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. Educating and providing boundaries for children to make choices safely
Mutual Respect
- Having a Relationship and Health Education curriculum that embodies the values of mutual respect through units of learning such as relationships and being a responsible citizen
- Providing a range of sporting activities promoting an attitude of equality and mutual respect
- Using reading buddies to promote mutual respect between pupils across different phases in school
- Acknowledging publicly the awards and achievements of the children gained from outside of school
- Ensuring that pupils learn that their behaviours have an effect on their own rights and those of others
Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
- Implementing an RE curriculum that provides a broad and balanced curriculum of a range of faiths, religions and cultures
- Regularly celebrating festivals and celebrations of a range of faiths practiced in modern Britain
- Encouraging members of different faiths and religions to share their knowledge to enhance learning and understanding within the classes and the school
- Reinforcing themes within assemblies and discussions which involve prejudice, understanding and tolerance, supported by learning in RE, PSHCE and Circle time
Admissions
St Stephen’s C of E Primary School admissions and appeals are managed by Bradford Council. If you would like to register your child for admission into St Stephen’s, please visit our admissions page for further details.
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