Promoting British Values
Promoting British values and life in modern Britain – A School Statement
We agree with the Department for Education’s five part definition of British Values:
DfE – Definitions of British Values
We believe British Values are effectively promoted in our school through our School Aims.
Swinemoor School understands that there are many different types of community in modern Britain.
Swinemoor Primary School is a mono-cultural estate school in a northern market town.
Swinemoor – Examples of British Values
Swinemoor Primary School Aims
In our school everybody should work constantly to develop a purposeful and quality environment, well ordered for work and free from unnecessary interruption and intimidation. We believe this environment is necessary to create a broad and balanced curriculum where everybody has their best chance to:
“Very happy with everything the school does. Loved the Christmas plays – both of them.”
“That the children are very proud of their work and teachers make sure they are rewarded.”
“How the children progress and where necessary they are given help to achieve that progress.”
“Strong headteacher. Caring and intelligent teachers. Good curriculum. Good discipline.”
“Staff are welcoming and willing to help/listen. Child always seems happy.”
“The fact they have a very modern approach to their teaching and the headmaster is very much involved and isn’t scared to get his hands dirty and interacts very well with all the staff and children.”
“That each child’s needs are met, a great understanding (SEN)”
“I am impressed with the teaching at this school and pushing the kids into doing work they are capable of.”
” It’s a really good school with high achievers and high standards from the pupils. Very helpful if I’ve had a problem.”
” It’s a really good school with high standards and high achievers.”
“We like the fact that the children’s work/plays are able to be seen on the website and I think the teacher’s end of term videos are a great addition.”
“The respect both pupils and staff have for one another shows all around the school. It’s a very happy place to be.”
“I love the fact that the children and staff love being there and are so proud of their school.”
“Teaching staff in Y 5/6 who really challenge the children and move them forward.”
“We really enjoy all the school performances that parents are invited to.”
“Since starting Swinemoor my son has come on in leaps and bounds and in just a short time. I am looking forward to the further progress.”
“My daughter is making fantastic progress. The two performances I have seen have been excellent (Harvest and Christmas).”
“Competitions that occur each half term.”
“The enthusiasm of the staff and the fact my child has been encouraged to learn whilst being allowed to progress at his own speed.”
“Progress of the children and if and when necessary they are given extra help.”
“I like everything about the school. My child has made excellent progress.”
“The way that my child has improved 100% from last school.”
“All of the shows/ performances are so professional and we feel welcomed coming into school. I think the school instills confidence and high self esteem in pupils.”
“Always giving our children a challenge. Always pushing them harder, not taking satisfactory, but aiming high!.”
“The school is very clean and staff well dressed. Its nice when visiting to see all the work on display and to hear the excellent comments from the kids about their day.”
“Keep encouraging sport such as football and netball..”
“My daughter likes Swinemoor because she says ‘everyone is friendly’. I like it because all children are included and have the confidence to compete and challenge anyone.”