At Ruskin Infant School, British Values and spiritual, moral, social and cultural development (SMSC) is integrated into our cross curricular themes and topics.
- British Value
- Evidence
- Impact
- Mutual respect and the tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
- Taught through RE lessons linked to topics
- Children are encouraged to learn about different faiths
- New PHSE scheme reinforces respect for each other
- Children visit the church at least twice a year for Christmas/Easter festivals
- Visits to places of worship e.g temple, Guardwara
- Assemblies
- Democracy
- Yearly School Forum elections voted for by pupils
- All children involved and a have voice
- Children are actively involved in the running of the school via school leaders, school forum suggestions
- Pupil voice shaping changes for the future
Rule of Law
- Local police carry out assemblies e.g staying safe, their roles and duties
- RE covers different rules/principles within different faiths and religions
- Assemblies
- Creative Curriculum to promote Law and legalities as a British Citizen
Respect for self and others
- Theme days such as Remembrance, Comic Relief and learning to respect others
- Children are encouraged to listen during circle time and respect children’s differing opinions
- School rules which are reinforced regularly through lessons.
- Assemblies
