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British Values

British Values, Ethos and Cultural Capital

At the heart of our school’s ethos is a deep commitment to fostering an environment where every child can thrive, not just academically, but as a responsible, compassionate, and active citizen in an ever changing world. In order to support our rich curriculum and to prepare our children for future learning and life we explicitly weave the fundamental British Values, cutural capital, spiritual, social and  moral aspects of learning into the fabric of our school life, ensuring they actively support and enrich our own core values.

    PROUD TO WORK, LEARN AND GROW TOGETHER.
SMSC Spiritual

Enabling the children to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence

 Social

Enabling children to acquire knowledge and respect for public institutions and services in England. 

Encouraging children to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative and understand how they can make a positive contributions to the school and society

 Moral

Enabling children to distinguish between right and wrong and respect the criminal law of England.

 Cultural

Tolerance and harmony between cultures and traditions and by encouraging children to acquire an appreciation and respect for all.
British values  Individual Liberty Mutual respect

Tolerance of those with different faiths

Democracy 

 The rule of law 

 Democracy

 Mutual respect Tolerance of those with different faiths
Current provision Restorative practice

Supportive team approach

WEB work across the school

RE meditation

Mindfulness activities available at wet playtimes .

Every class has a safe space-nest

Swimming pool provision

Forest schools appreciation of nature

Y6 Computing Curriculum – Digital Citizenship

Well being in Mind project

 Restorative practice

Team ethos

Clubs – music and sports related

Open doors prior to parent evening

Volunteering- supporting PTA at summer and Christmas  fair etc.

Parent engagement – Art show etc

Choir and orchestra

Yorkshire dance festival

Home visits and stay and play and phonics/ reading sessions which include reading with your child opportunities.

Links with OAP home

Strength of PSHE curriculum

Y6 PSHE Curriculum – Respecting Ourselves and Others / Belonging to a Community / Friendships and Families

Y6 – Extra PSHE sessions around ‘consent’

Y6 Computing Curriculum – Digital Citizenship

 Restorative practice – use of the  reflection sheet following pay back

Team ethos

SRE -right to say no

Year 6 drugs and alcohol work

Solution circles

EYFS philosophy for children

Assembly themes

Hub work

School Council

Bikeability- rules of the road 

Support from PCSO

Y6 – Extra PSHE sessions around ‘consent’

Y6 Computing Curriculum – Digital Citizenship

Parliament Ambassador programme- A David

 Restorative practice 

Team ethos

World food week and display

RE curriculum-York syllabus

Specialist teacher for Spanish also newly developed German Club

Y6 PSHE Curriculum – Respecting Ourselves and Others / Belonging to a Community / Friendships and Families
Cultural capital Music lessons:flute, violin, woodwind, rock and pop, drums and guitar. Orchestra, choir and rock and pops band open to all of KS2.

Open the Book assembly offer

Yo Yo  and local church connections (St Mary’s)

Y6 – Huntington Aspirations Fair

Young Voices 

 Armed forces liaison support and newsletter- remembrance day service. Our Service Buddies

Fire and police service link- drone, fire engine, community officer drop in.

School Council visit to the Houses of Parliament

Cook school afternoon tea for the class member who has demonstrated the school values for the half term.

Toy box -birth certificate appeal

Visit from immigration judge – Y6 and School Council.

Y6 entry to the York Lions ‘ROAR’ competition (entrepreneurial) 

 Support for charity and local events-CIN, local summer fair, Salvation Army and Trussel Trust  food bank. Toy Box.

Visit from immigration judge – Y6 and School Council.

 Visitors to talk about their faith- Hindu, Jewish

Inclusion- BSL in  FS2 and Y1 and 2 Signing Clubs per week in school.

Students from Austria 

Christingle service

Reflected in Cook School activities.

Cultures week

Opera performance for KS2