"Pupils are given opportunities throughout the curriculum to think about the impact that they can have. The phrase ‘a little voice can make a big difference’ is commonplace."

SIAMS, 2024

British Values at Codnor:

At Codnor Primary School, British Values are embedded across all aspects of school life and are central to our vision, “Let your light shine”. Our ethos of mutual respect, tolerance and individual liberty is consistently reinforced through classroom learning, assemblies and within our wider school community. Our curriculum celebrates diversity and provides purposeful opportunities for pupils to explore and understand British Values in meaningful and age-appropriate ways.

Whole-school events such as assemblies and themed diversity weeks deepen pupils’ understanding of their communities, shared values and responsibilities. We actively promote pupil voice through structured opportunities for children to express their views and contribute to school life, enabling them to recognise the importance of their role within the community and empowering them to let their light shine as responsible, respectful citizens.

Lindsey Farnsworth, our local MP, visited school recently alongside Cllr Chris Emmas-Williams to support with our school council elections. 

Finger and thumb:

The finger and thumb method helps our pupils to remember the British Values.

British Values in action!

At Codnor, we actively promote British Values in our school to ensure our wonderful pupils leave Year 6 prepared for life in modern Britain. We pride ourselves on nurturing our pupils to be respectful and tolerant citizens who both value and contribute to society. Read more below about how British Values looks in action:

Democracy Children have the opportunity to have their voices heard through our School Council, who meet regularly. The Rule of Law The importance of laws - those which govern the child's class, school, or country - are reinforced through natural day-to-day interactions and school assemblies. Children are taught the value and reasons behind laws and rules: that they govern and protect us. A key message is that we are all responsible for our own behaviour and choices, and that there are consequences (positive and negative) resulting from these, and that they help to keep us all safe.

Individual Liberty

Children are encouraged to make choices and take safe risks, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. We teach them to take responsibility and explore freedoms granted by their own independence; and that this empowers them. Children are given the freedom to make choices, and taught how to challenge themselves in the right way, at the right time.

Mutual Respect

Respect is one of the core values in our Codnor Stars. Children take part in discussions and assemblies related to what this means and how it is shown. Posters around the school promote respect for others and this is reiterated through our classroom and learning rules, as well as our behaviour policy.

Tolerance and Respect for Those of Different Faiths and Beliefs

Support our Community is one of the core values in our Codnor Stars. 'Community' is explored in its widest sense - the small community at home; our school, church and local community; and the global community. Key messages emphasise the link between tolerance/respect and a happy, safe community. Children's understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society is part of our Curriculum Intent. Assemblies and discussions involving prejudices and prejudice-based bullying are followed and supported by learning in RE and PSHE.

Contents

• Remembrance
• Royal Events
• School Council

British Values in our curriculum:

At Codnor, we provide opportunities for all members of our school community to develop their understanding of and commitment to British Values. Pupils, parents, staff and Governors are united by shared principles of mutual respect, freedom of expression, democracy and the rule of law.

At Codnor, British Values are not only taught explicitly but are embedded and reinforced throughout all areas of the curriculum and wider school life. Through carefully planned learning experiences, classroom practice, and enrichment opportunities, pupils regularly encounter and apply the values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance. This integrated approach ensures that pupils develop a deep, meaningful understanding of British Values and are able to apply them confidently in their learning, behaviour and relationships.

Read more about how British Values are included within our curriculum here:

Gallery:

Here's some wonderful photos of our British Values in action!

In Year 6, pupils developed their understanding of Remembrance Day through meaningful historical enquiry. They researched local soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War and created a poppy for each individual as a mark of respect and remembrance. This learning deepened pupils’ appreciation of sacrifice, service and the impact of conflict, while reinforcing British Values such as respect for others, the rule of law, and democracy.

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