Airthrie is committed to serving
its community. The school recognises the multi-cultural, multi-faith and
ever-changing nature of the United Kingdom. It also understands the vital role
it has in ensuring that groups or individuals within the school are not
subjected to intimidation or radicalisation by those wishing to unduly, or
illegally, influence them.
The school follows equal opportunities guidance which guarantees that there will be no discrimination against any individual or group; regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, political or financial status, or similar. Airthrie is dedicated to preparing children for their adult life beyond the formal curriculum and ensuring that it promotes and reinforces British values to all its pupils.
The Government emphasises that schools are required to ensure that key ‘British values’ are taught in all UK schools. The Government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy.
At Airthrie we promote the fundamental British values which are:
At Airthrie all we
do upholds and encompasses our Aims and Mission Statement which values and
recognises the uniqueness of each child. We have a rich, diverse pupil body
which enables us to celebrate and learn about traditions and practices of
different faiths and cultures while encompassing fundamental British values.
Democracy
Throughout the school each classroom displays their own class rules and our Airthrie Values. Each
class in Key Stage 2 votes for their School Council Representative and these
pupils are the ‘voice of the class’ during meetings.
Individual Liberty
We invest a great
deal of time in creating a positive and nurturing ethos in our school, so that
all members of our community are in a safe environment where choices and
freedoms are encouraged. In PSHE lessons we support pupils in
recognising how to exercise these freedoms safely. We promote the UN Rights of
the Child and the Gloucestershire Healthy Living and Learning PinK curriculum.
Mutual Respect
Mutual respect is
at the core of school life; pupils learn to treat each other, and staff, with
respect. Visitors to our school are met with courtesy and our pupils are eager
to talk about their school. During all lessons, assemblies and discussions we
encourage pupils to respect their peers’ nationalities, families and
belongings.
Tolerance of Different Faiths
At Airthrie we
offer a culturally rich and diverse curriculum in which all major religions, as
well as humanism, are studied. Visitors
from these faiths and beliefs are welcomed into school. We believe strongly that tolerance is gained through knowledge and understanding; our pupils
experience this first hand by visiting various places of worship throughout
their time at Airthrie. Through our curriculum and the routines of school life,
we strive to demonstrate tolerance and help the pupils to become citizens of
the world.
The Rule of Law
Our pupils will encounter rules and laws throughout their lives. We want them to understand that whether these laws govern the class, the school or the country, they are set for good reason and must be adhered to by all. Understanding of this is consistently reinforced through assemblies and many elements of school life. Their involvement in the creation of pupil rules helps them to appreciate the reasons behind them and the consequences if they are broken.