British Values at Carleton Green

At Carleton Green Community Primary School, we are dedicated to preparing our pupils for a positive and productive life in modern Britain. While the Government defined "British Values" in the 2011 Prevent Strategy, we believe these principles are most effective when they are lived out daily.

Our unique CARLETON Code is the heartbeat of our school; it underpins our ethos and mirrors the core pillars of British Values, ensuring our children grow into confident, responsible, and nurturing citizens.

🌟 The CARLETON Code & British Values

Our pupils strive to embody these values to earn stamps in their "Passport," working toward badges they wear with pride.

🗳️ Democracy: Making Our Voices Heard

Democracy is taken seriously at Carleton Green. We ensure every child understands that their opinion has value and can influence real change.

• Elections in Action: Every September, we hold formal class elections. Candidates pitch manifestos and a secret ballot is held—teaching children the importance of the democratic process from Reception to Year 6.

• Student Leadership: Our School Council, Eco-Committee, and Sports Council meet regularly to discuss ideas and provide feedback to their peers.

• The Power of Choice: From voting on class novels to co-authoring "Class Charters" during transition week, pupils see democracy in action within their own classrooms.

⚖️ The Rule of Law: Safety and Responsibility

We help pupils understand that laws are essential structures that protect us, keep us safe, and ensure fairness for all.

• Consistent Boundaries: The CARLETON Code and our Behaviour Policy provide a clear framework, helping children understand the relationship between actions and consequences.

• Community Links: We welcome regular visits from the Police and Fire Service to reinforce why laws exist in the wider world.

• Rights of the Child: We integrate the study of human rights into our curriculum, helping children understand the balance between their personal rights and their social responsibilities.

🗽 Individual Liberty: The Freedom to Choose

In our safe and supportive environment, children are empowered to make independent choices, building the self-reliance they need for the future.

• Safe Risk-Taking: Through PSHE and E-Safety lessons, we teach children how to exercise their rights and personal freedoms safely.

• Personal Autonomy: Pupils exercise liberty daily through their choice of learning challenges, extra-curricular participation, and school meal choices.

• Pupil Voice: Tools like the "Shout Out Postbox" and regular surveys ensure every child has a platform to express their individuality.

🤝 Mutual Respect: Valuing Our Community

Respect is the foundation of our school. We teach children that their behavior impacts the rights of those around them.

• Respectful Environment: All members of our school community treat each other with dignity, modeling the behavior we expect from our pupils.

• Dedicated Themes: Focused events such as Anti-Bullying Week and Equality & Diversity Days challenge stereotypes and promote kindness.

• Empathy in Action: By supporting various charities, our pupils develop a sense of duty to others in their local and global communities.

🌍 Tolerance: Celebrating Faiths and Beliefs

We place a great emphasis on promoting diversity, ensuring our pupils are culturally aware and respectful of all backgrounds.

• A Global Curriculum: Through RE and PSHE, children explore the beliefs and practices of Judaism, Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam alongside Christianity.

• First-Hand Learning: We enrich our curriculum with visits to diverse places of worship and by welcoming guest speakers from various faith backgrounds.

• Inclusive Assemblies: Our assembly calendar celebrates global festivals and diverse stories, ensuring that difference is always seen as a strength.