British Values

According to the Government, British values are:

• Democracy;

• The rule of law;

• Individual liberty;

• Mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith.

At Wilbraham Primary School, we use the Philosophy for Children (P4C) approach to instill British values.  All children have the opportunity to discuss issues in a fair and democratic manner.  In a typical session, ground rules will be discussed and referred to throughout the session (The rule of law).  Children will choose a question to be discussed by the whole group by voting (Democracy).  Everyone will be free to say what they want and challenge what other people say in an appropriate manner (Individual liberty and mutual respect).

In addtion to our P4C sessions, the children are taught about their own and other people's religions using the Agreed Manchester Syllabus. This further encourages the mutual respect for and tolerance of other people's faiths and beliefs including those without faith.

We survey the children about their understanding of British values.  The School Council (which is voted for by the children) discuss any issues that children bring to them and these issues are also discussed in our P4C sessions.