British Values

British Values at Chilwell Croft Academy

At Chilwell Croft Academy, we believe every child is different, yet equal, and capable of achieving their best. Our curriculum and ethos reflect these principles while embedding the fundamental British values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance. Our curriculum has been shaped with British Values at its very heart so that they are part of everything children see and do whilst in school.  We believe that we are helping families to mold citizens of the future and work tirelessly to ensure they have an equal place in our society.

Democracy

We teach pupils how they can influence decision-making and respect public institutions through:

• Annual campaigns and elections for Head Boy and Head Girl.
• Pupil Leadership Team and pupil surveys to discuss whole-school issues.
• Assemblies (Values and Picture News) and PSHE lessons exploring democratic processes and civil rights.
• Encouraging pupils to express views and challenge injustice peacefully and respectfully.
• Reflective and restorative behaviour processes.

Rule of Law

We help pupils understand the importance of rules and laws by:

• Clear, fair school rules and values reinforced daily.
• Weekly celebration assemblies recognising positive choices.
• PSHE lessons on laws, peer pressure, and making right decisions.
• Visits from local police to discuss safety and responsibility.
• Clear standards and expectations of how we work as a community.

Individual Liberty

We promote independence and confidence through:

• Opportunities for leadership roles and extra-curricular activities.
• Teaching self-knowledge, self-esteem, and responsibility for behaviour.
• Anti-bullying culture and e-safety education.
• Encouraging freedom of speech while protecting vulnerable pupils and challenging stereotypes.
• Equality of access for all of our community.

Mutual Respect & Tolerance

We foster respect for all differences by:

• PSHE and RE lessons exploring protected characteristics and diverse beliefs.
• Assemblies addressing current events and celebrating cultural diversity.
• Visits to places of worship and themed weeks (Anti-Bullying, Black History, Mental Health).
• Promoting positive role models and challenging prejudice.

At Chilwell Croft, we work with families and the community to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and ready to succeed, because we are all different, all equal, and all deserve to achieve success.