At Barford St Peter's we actively promote British values in our day-to-day school life. They are integral to our curriculum and woven throughout the fabric of our school community.

Democracy – what do we do?

• Whole school voting for the election of House Captains at the start of the year;
• Hold regular meetings for the School Council where members are involved in the decision-making process, voice the views of their classes and ensure that pupil voice is heard and acted upon throughout the year;
• Provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of, and promote respect for, public institutions and services;
• Teach all pupils how they can influence decision-making through the democratic process;
• Taught through assemblies and our school curriculum;
• Teach a dedicated topic on the civil rights movement (protests and politics) in Year 6 
• Encourage pupils to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school;
• Help pupils to express their views;
• Model how perceived injustice can be peacefully challenged;
• Pupils vote as to which school clubs we should provide;

Rule of law – what do we do?

• Ensure school rules and expectations are clear and fair;
• Class rules and celebration of adhering to these rules;
• Help pupils to distinguish right from wrong;
• Help pupils to respect the law and the basis on which it is made;
• Help pupils to understand that living under the rule of law protects individuals;
• Explore within our PSHE lessons laws and what to do if peer pressure is trying to persuade children to break these;

Individual liberty – what do we do?

• Support pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem, self-confidence;
• Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour, as well as knowing their rights;
• Model freedom of speech through pupil participation, while ensuring protection of vulnerable pupils and promoting critical analysis of evidence
• Challenge stereotypes;
• Implement a strong anti-bullying culture;
• E-Safety units of work are taught throughout school and parents receive information on these.

Mutual Respect and tolerance of different cultures and religions– what do we do?

• Challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour;
• Explore positive role models (where possible) through our topics who reflect the protected characteristics of the 2010 Equality Act;
• Organise visits to different places of worship ;
• Whole school assemblies which celebrate different cultures' beliefs and different religion's special days/festivals;
• Our RE scheme ensures that our children have a good understanding of a range of religious beliefs and customs;
• Help pupils to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life;
• Help children to develop the art of respectful discussion and debate.