It is an expectation that students’ experience in school is underpinned by ‘the acceptance and engagement with the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; they develop and demonstrate skills and attitudes that will allow them to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain’ Ofsted Inspection Handbook August 2016.

We are committed to serving our community and surrounding areas. We recognise the multicultural, multi faith nature of the United Kingdom and understand the crucial role we play in promoting these values.

Community Projects

Across the Pendle Education Trust family, there are many opportunities for students to support local and national charities, as well as community causes and national events. Being a part of the local community is hugely important to our students and staff, who are encouraged to take part in local projects and events. We work closely with groups across Pendle to provide our students with new and exciting opportunities.

Duke of Edinburgh

Our students are given the opportunity to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award. With numbers of participants increasing each year, not only do our students learn new skills, but the programme gives them chance to build new friendships and memories and stand out when they come to apply for college, university, an apprenticeship and/or a job. You can read more about the DofE by visiting www.dofe.org

Below are further examples of activities linked to our Modern British Values, though this is by no means exhaustive.

Democracy

• Democracy in action - Student Voice throughout school
• Input from students on the range of extra-curricular activities show democracy in action
• Elections for the student council, prefects and ambassadors.
• Involvement in Youth Parliament – elections for Pendle Youth Council and elections for Youth Parliament.
• Y9 Make Your Mark elections
• History curriculum on development of democracy in the UK from 1066 to today.
• Geography: emancipation of women in LEDC, equal rights for women.

Rule of Law

• R.E. study crime and punishment and why we punish criminals and aspects of capital punishment, abortion, euthanasia, divorce.
• Health and safety rules explored in DT and Science. Implications of these rules covered.
• Y9 English unit on Crime & Punishment and arguments for & against the death penalty.
• Assembly – firework safety & the law surrounding fireworks.
• All year assembly on the importance of school rules, standards and expectations
• Internet safety, CEOP etc covered in form, assemblies 7 Computing Curriculum.
• KS3 PE - Learning the importance of following specific rules and the consequences.
• KS4 PE- students take the role of official. This gives them the opportunity to enforce the rules as well as follow them as a performer
• Maths- Use the principle of laws regarding formulas and this allows students to understand how laws affect outcomes.
• Computing - Students will develop an understanding on four specific laws and the wider ethic of digital media. At KS3 students will be introduced to the Data Protection Act including GDPR and the right to be forgotten. Students will be introduced to the Computer Misuse Act and how it's used to prevent misuse of electronic devices, such as issues around hacking or spreading viruses.
• Creative iMedia – Students will gain knowledge of legislation including the Copyright and Patents Act and use of Creative commons to keep their creations safe and their own. Beyond what law requires and therefore help build their reputation and meet stakeholder expectations.

Individual Liberty

• History: the suffragette movement, the slave trade, and the Cold War – all explore individual liberties & freedom of speech.
• Geography: positive effects of economic migration, compare population policies with China e.g., one child policy.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
• Enterprise and Employability Awards
• Y10 work experience for all students, with students encouraged to self-place.
• Texts exploring individual freedoms are studied including ‘The Tempest’ and war poetry.
• Links with employers, colleges
• Human rights issues covered within RE in Y9
• Young enterprise project
• Tolerance and Mutual Respect
• LGBTQ+ in PSHE
• RE.: Tolerance of different faiths, ideas, beliefs, and cultures widely with the curriculum.
• Peer assessment develops the capacity to accept and appreciate the work and views of others
• Texts exploring tolerance include ‘An Inspector Calls’ (full text) and ‘The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’ (extracts only)
• Assemblies on tolerance, peer pressure and anti-bullying.
• Computing - At KS3 students consider the best way to utilise social media for good, effective communication, and highlight the devastating effects cyber bullying can have, looking at exemplars from media to show how it has been used for both positive and negative benefits within society.

Zero tolerance on racism

• Assembly themes include ‘respect,’ ‘faith,’ ‘belonging’
• Within RE. respect for different sexualities, faith, secular viewpoints.
• MFL: similarities and differences between cultures e.g., education, food, languages, traditions, festivals and cultures, some reference to France being a secular state and how this impacts on its young people.
• Geography: Migration and how it has a positive impact on the UK.
• Sporting etiquette when playing other teams is explicitly modelled and encouraged.
• Shakespeare's texts or poems are studied by every year group. -
• KS3 Music - explores music from other cultures & traditions & British heritage including folk music
• KS3 Art - diverse cultures of Art, so students can appreciate style, form & influences from distinct cultures
• Maths - we encourage student to take risks and peer support each other's recognising that all students can contribute to each other's learning.
• Computer Science – Students will consider the ethics involved in data mining and how it can be used to benefit or harm individuals. They also consider how states can make the full use of laws like the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act to demand access to online search histories, passwords, emails and telephone communication. Students also consider how people can maintain individual freedom through safe and secure encryption of data.
• Business Enterprise and marketing- Within Business Enterprise and Marketing, we deal with ethical business dilemmas when using product safety standards, copyright, and environmental issues. We highlight the need for businesses that they are going above and beyond what law requires and therefore help build their reputation and meet stakeholder expectations.