The DFE (Department for Education) state that:

'Schools have the responsibility to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.'

(Department for Education)

At Langdon Park School our British Values are embedded into everything we do and are defined in the following way:

• Democracy – A culture built upon freedom and equality, where everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities.
• Individual Liberty – Protection of your rights and the rights of others around you.
• The rule of the Law – The need for rules to make a happy, safe and secure environment to live and work.
• Mutual Respect and Tolerance – A culture built upon freedom and equality, where everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities.

 

 

Our British Values curriculum shows how each of the British Values are covered throughout the academic year and how it is delivered. Our Reading Programme and Careers Education links closely with all the British Values.

 

British Value	How is it covered?	How is it delivered?
Democracy A culture built upon freedom and equality, where everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities.	Prefect election process Student Leadership Group roles and responsibilities. Termly student voice surveys. Student delivery of staff briefings. Citizenship curriculum	Assembly programme Tutorial Programme QET Citizenship Lessons
Rule of Law The need for rules to make a happy, safe and secure environment to live and work.	LPS Behaviour for Learning Policy Celebration Weeks Reward Trips Stand Up Campaign Termly Character Assemblies	Student Bulletin LP50 Whole School Assemblies Assembly programme
Respect and Tolerance A culture built upon freedom and equality, where everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities.	RSHE curriculum. Culture and Diversity calendar including Pride Month and BHM. RE studied in year 7-11 Year group charity / Raising and Giving Events	Tutorial Programme Assembly Programme RE lessons SDC Events Calendar
Individual Liberty Protection of your rights and the rights of others around you.	Enrichment Opportunities Google Wellbeing Classroom Stand Up Campaign Culture and Diversity calendar including Pride Month and BHM. E-Safety Consent	Enrichment Fair Whole School Assemblies Culture and Diversity Calendar RSHE lessons RSHE Drop Down Days

 

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural education (SMSC) is at the heart of the school. We deliver this through:

• Assembly programme.
• RE which is compulsory in Year 7-11.
• Citizenship (Year 7-9)
• Trips and Visits
• Enrichment clubs

Each subject area also contributes to SMSC through their curriculum delivery. This has been carefully mapped out through their SDC subject documents which can be seen below.  

What do we mean by SMSC?

SMSC stands for Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education and covers:

• Spiritual: explore beliefs and experience; respect values; discover oneself and the surrounding world; use imagination and creativity; reflect.
• Moral: recognise right and wrong; understand consequences; investigate moral and ethical issues; offer reasoned views.
• Social: use social skills in different contexts; work well with others; resolve conflicts; understand how communities work.
• Cultural: appreciate cultural influences; participate in culture opportunities; understand, accept, respect and celebrate diversity.