British Values
At Maun Infant & Nursery School, we think it is very important that our pupils develop a strong set of values and principles, and that they question and understand what it means to grow up in British society. Through a rich and challenging humanities curriculum, and through a focus on key events in British History, we invite pupils to reflect upon their role in a diverse, multicultural and multi-faith society.
We inculcate a deeply embedded appreciation of the values of fairness and democracy through our humanities curriculum, as well as through our use of the Maun Parliament (our school council equivalent), in which children seek to be elected as class representatives.
Our school is enriched by the faith of our school community, and we teach an inclusive and all embracing Religious Education curriculum, that teaches pupils about the beliefs and practices of all major religious groups, and indeed the shared values that religion can promote in synchrony with core British values.
As a school that serves a diverse community, we take our responsibility to promote community cohesion and generate a respect for difference and individual rights, seriously. Our challenging curriculum enables pupils to recognise the valuable role that they play as emerging citizens in British society.
Democracy
Democracy is embedded within our school. Pupils are always listened to and understand that their opinions and votes count. Our children respect that every individual has a right to their own opinion and to have their voices heard. For example, our Maun Parliament Members (MPMs) are voted for by the pupils and reflect the different voices of our class teams.
The Rule of Law
Each class discusses and sets their own rules to ensure that every class member is able to learn in a safe and dynamic learning environment. Our pupils are taught through stories and current events, the value and reasons behind laws that are there to govern and protect us.
Individual Liberty
Beginning in Foundation Stage, children are encouraged to make their own individual choices, in a safe and supportive environment. As a school, we educate and provide boundaries for pupils to make safe and informed choices. All of our pupils learn about the importance of internet safety and respect personal freedoms through PSHRE. We also provide opportunities for children to develop extra-curricular interests.
Mutual Respect & Tolerance
At Maun, ‘respect’ is one of our three school rules, and a key principle which all children understand is an imperative part of living in modern Britain. Our school enhances pupil understanding of different faiths and beliefs through religious education, PSHRE, celebrations and inter-school competitions. We support children in their understanding of diversity, in order for them to recognise and respect both similarities and differences.
British Values
At Maun, we celebrate being British and our heritage. This includes by joining with the local community annually, to mark Remembrance Day and St. George’s Day. We also use Picture News assemblies weekly, to develop children’s awareness and understanding of events in Britain and the wider world, linking these to school and British values.