Our Core Values

Aims:

We recognise that children only have one childhood and we want it to be safe, magical and full of awe and wonder
We strive to do everything in our power to remove any barriers to success and ensure that EVERY child reaches their full potential through our commitment to the learning of all
We want our children to be happy, content and fulfilled, where their personal ambitions are balanced with the contribution they make to a prosperous and secure society

We want our children to:

Be competent and confident in themselves
Grow up and act with integrity, know right from wrong and be lawful citizens
Be ready to take responsibility, to support and nurture others
Be fascinated by the natural world and intrigued by our attempts to change that world; including a growing recognition of human achievements and failings
Enjoy taking part in the creative, cultural, sporting and innovative aspects of society
Appreciate and tolerate the cultures, orientations and sensitivities of others
Be ready and qualified to take on the next stage of their learning
Develop the capacity to reflect on and recognise their contribution to the world, its value and their developing spirit
Be positive role models as local, national and global citizens

British Values

At Stoneyholme, we promote the British values across the whole school. They underpin our ethos and values and are reinforced through our broad curriculum and collective worship, where we provide for the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of all our pupils.

Democracy

We provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of and promote respect for public institutions and services e.g parliament, police/emergency services.

We encourage pupils to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school e.g. pupil leadership teams.

We have records of school council meetings / minutes of meetings and follow ups.

Where possible, we provide opportunities to use voting systems to show fair ways to achieve outcomes.

We help pupils to express their views e.g. through English lessons and opportunities to present work and opinions.

We teach pupils how public services operate and how they are held to account through PSHCE lessons.

Rule of Law

We have ensured that school / class rules and expectations are clear and fair. Each class has their own class charters which were made together at the beginning of the year.

We help pupils to distinguish from right and wrong.

We help pupils to respect the law.

We help pupils to understand that living under the rule of law protects individuals. Children undertake many Rights Respecting sessions where they are aware of their rights and what the responsibilities of duty bearers are too.

We involve pupils in discussing and rectifying poor behaviour which is not outlined in the behaviour policy.

We ensure children understand the importance of road safety through PSHCE lessons.

Individual Liberty

We support pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence.

We encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour as well as knowing their rights through Rights Respecting sessions.

We challenge stereotypes.

We implement a strong anti-bullying culture which is celebrated every year in November.

We help them to understand the concept of freedom.

We allow them to choose their own friends and play time equipment.

Children choose 'Enrichment Courses' that are undertaken as part of their enrichment.

Mutual Respect and Tolerance

We promote respect for individual differences – school ethos, teaching of RE & PSHCE.

We help pupils to acquire an understanding of and respect for their own and other cultures and ways of life.

We organise visits to places of worship.

We discuss differences between people, such as differences of faith, ethnicity, disability, gender or sexuality and differences of family situations.

We appreciate national and international events.

We celebrate the achievements of peers

Disciplinary Concepts

As well as embedding the values mentioned above, the children will also be considering the following disciplinary concept questions throughout their learning.

What does it mean to be a citizen?

Does equality always mean treating everybody the same?

Is power always a positive thing?

Does change always make things better?

Is being part of a community the same for everyone?

Is trade necessary?

Alongside each of these concepts, the children at Stoneyholme also consider substantive concepts such as climate change, sustainability, equity, fairness, influence, identity, diversity and tradition.

Rights Respecting

At Stoneyholme Primary School, we create a safe and inspiring place to learn, where children are respected, their talents are nurtured, and they are able to thrive as an active global citizen.

Stoneyholme Primary School has adotped the UNICEF Rights Respecting framework. We have embedded the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into the heart of our school's vision, ethos and practice. In December 2022 after an external accreditation, we were proudly awarded the UNICEF Gold: Rights Respecting status.

I am a Stoneyholme Advocate and Global Avenger because…

I am an educator for children’s right and know how the UNCRC impacts on my life and lives of others
I am a critical thinker, problem solver and can make decisions
I am confident to use my voice to speak out to impact change

I am inspiring and motivating, I empower others to make a difference to shape our world and future
I am curious about the natural world and promote care for our environment
I am passionate about raising awareness surrounding current global issues
I am a collaborator, I work as part of a team and share my thoughts, opinions and ideas
I am respectful and tolerant of others and act with dignity

Policy

Vision

At Stoneyholme Primary School, we create a safe and inspiring place to learn, where children are respected, their talents are nurtured, and they are able to thrive as an active global citizen.

Intent

There is a strong emphasis in making sure that the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) is made known to children and adults, who share an understanding to work for improved child wellbeing, school improvement, global justice and sustainable living. The CRC underpins all aspects of curriculum development.

Strand A – Teaching and learning about Rights

Children and the wider school community know about and understand the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and can describe how it impacts on their lives and on the lives of children everywhere
Children’s rights are promoted and realised to ensure our children lead happy, healthy lives and to be responsible, active citizens

Strand B – Teaching and learning through rights (ethos and relationships)

Relationships are positive and founded on dignity and a mutual respect for rights
Children and young people are safe and protected and know what to do if they need support
Children’s social and emotional wellbeing is a priority. They learn to develop healthy lifestyles
Children are included and are valued as individuals
Children and young people value education and are involved in making decisions about their learning
Children understand the concepts of fairness and equity

Strand C – Teaching and learning for rights (participation, empowerment and action)

Children and young people know that their views are taken seriously.
Children take action to claim their rights and promote the rights of others, locally and globally.

Implementation

Rights Respecting is at the heart of the Stoneyholme Primary School’s ethos and values and is interwoven throughout the whole curriculum. The UNCRC and Sustainable Development Goals are explicitly taught through a broad range of curriculum subjects in a detailed and creative manner. We have implemented the Unicef Rights Respecting School framework into our policies, practice and curriculum

Other elements of delivery include:

Collective worship
Class assemblies
Awareness theme days/week
Weekly picture news (covering a range of topical issues)
Engagement in pupil parliament
Class charter agreement

Impact

The difference that a Rights Respecting School makes goes beyond the school gates, making a positive impact on the whole community. Pupil voice is the main driver of our ethos and curriculum and Rights Respecting provides the language children need to articulate their thoughts and opinions and foster respectful relationships. The Rights Respecting framework provides children with the qualities to develop their character to flourish in society.

As a result:

Children are healthier and happier
Children feel safe
Children have better relationships
Children become active and involved in school life and the wider world

We use the following methods to track the depth of knowledge and understanding of the UNCRC articles and sustainable development goals:

Key questioning on previous knowledge and current learning
Pupil led discussions regarding the learning
Pupil interviews about their learning with subject leader
Monitoring of books, knowledge organisers, long term plans and the website
Fulfillment of criteria for the UNICEF Rights Respecting School award framework

Disciplinary Concepts

Right Holders use the disciplinary concepts of interpretation, awareness, reflection and empowerment to explore and embed the Rights Respecting Framework explicitly and throughout the curriculum.

Pupil Voice

Everyone needs to know their rights and be respectful. It teaches us in life how to have positive relationships. We know what we deserve and need to have to survive.

Year 6 pupil

We learn about our rights; we didn’t know them before. I know how I can help people around the world and help be respectful.

Year 4 pupil

The whole school knows about rights. We can help others and impact the world. It impacts ourselves, makes you feel important and feel unique.

Year 5 pupil