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British Values In PSHE

This page explains how our PSHE curriculum embeds and supports the teaching of British Values. It highlights where each British Value appears in lessons and how these values are reinforced throughout the programme.

The document shows how our PSHE aligns with expectations, particularly around:

  • Preparing pupils for life in modern Britain;
  • Promoting responsible, respectful, active citizenship;
  • Developing understanding of British Values;
  • Encouraging appreciation of diversity and respect for protected characteristics.
  • To map which units lessons most strongly relate to each British Value.
  • To demonstrate that British Values are taught progressively and repeatedly, not through one‑off lessons.

How Each British Value Is Embedded

1. Democracy

  • Incorporated across all lessons.
  • Children practise sharing opinions, listening respectfully, and having a voice through:
    • Class discussions;
    • Group work;
    • Jigsaw Journal reflections;
    • “Pause for Thought” moments.
  • The Learning Charter reinforces equal participation and respectful dialogue.

2. Rule of Law

  • Introduced every lesson through the Learning Charter.
  • Pupils learn:
    • Why rules exist
    • Consequences of choices
    • Their rights (via UNCRC links)
  • Promotes understanding of fairness, equality, and responsibility in behaviour choices.

3. Individual Liberty

  • Our whole‑child approach—grounded in mindfulness—encourages pupils to:
    • Make informed choices;
    • Express personal views safely;
    • Build self‑understanding, confidence, and emotional awareness.
  • Lessons create a safe and welcoming environment where every child feels valued.

4. Mutual Respect

  • Central to the lesson design, especially in:
    • Sensitive or complex topics;
    • Open‑ended discussions;
  • Lesson plans give guided wording (“ask me this” prompts) to foster respectful, reflective dialogue.
  • Older pupils develop debating skills, empathy, and understanding of differing perspectives.

5. Tolerance of Those of Different Faiths and Beliefs

  • Explicitly addressed in the Celebrating Difference blocks.
  • Children learn:
    • To recognise and value differences
    • To explore equality (including aspects of the Equality Act from age 7)
    • To appreciate diverse beliefs, feelings, and values
  • We also apply the Learning Charter across other subjects, e.g., RE, to reinforce respect consistently.

The document shows which blocks most strongly relate to each value.

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