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British Values Statement
St. Louis Academy
In November 2014, the Department for Education declared that all schools must actively promote British Values: Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs. This includes challenging pupils, parents or staff who express opinions contrary to fundamental British values. St. Louis Academy actively promotes these British values through the opportunities listed below.
At St. Louis Catholic Academy, children are encouraged to become autonomous individuals, with opinions which are valued and considered. To acknowledge that they can influence outcomes, and to develop democratic skills and knowledge, children participate in the knowledge and understanding process of voting for House Captains, school Councillors, monitors and charity days. Historical democratic decisions, including opportunities to debate these are part of the Humanities Curriculum. Views of Parents and carers are a valued aspect of our decision making process, and our termly Parents Forums provide opportunities for dissemination of and consideration of their views.
The Behaviour Policy at St. Louis Catholic Academy is explicit regarding the rules and expectations expected of all children. Children are clear that rules are essential to maintain safety and order; for self, others and the environment. In school, children are taught that sanctions and consequences will be enforced if the rules are not adhered to and by implication this extends to life in modern Britain as a whole. Children will also consider the Rule of Law more specifically during 'Drugs and Alcohol Education' and through visits to the school by our local Police Community Support Officers.
From a very young age, children are actively encouraged to consider their opportunities and to recognise how to make choices which are right for them and those around them. The school seeks to create a positive learning environment in which children develop the confidence to voice their opinion and know it will be respectfully considered and valued.
The school Mission Statement is rooted in respect for self, others and the world around us. Reciprocal respect is therefore at the heart of our school community and involves children, parents and staff. From Nursery to Year 6, children are expected to develop respect for their peers along with the readiness to acknowledge that we are all unique, with individual qualities, which are respected. Celebration Assemblies and Star of the Week presentations are open to parents, where a wide range of academic, sporting, musical and community achievements are celebrated. PE competitions, RE and charity days also provide opportunities for children to extend their development of Mutual Respect by working with and supporting others from communities and backgrounds different to their own.
All children are taught to be understanding, respectful, accepting and tolerant of people of other religions, race, culture or ethnicity. Discriminatory behaviour at St. Louis Academy is not accepted and will be challenged should they arise. Children know to report cases of discrimination to ensure it is dealt with immediately. The school's RE curriculum provides comprehensive teaching of other faiths and beliefs, encouraging the children to identify how we are similar and learning that where there are differences, these are an enriching feature of life in our school and in modern Britain as a whole.
(Reference: Improving the spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development of pupils: supplementary information, DfE, November 2014)
Our school is a thriving Christian community where our children are central to everything that we do. Adults and children enjoy working together to achieve their full potential.
Bautain: 200
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Breck: 136
Humann: 135
St Louis Catholic Academy.
Fordham Road, Newmarket,
Suffolk, CB8 7AA.
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