British Values Statement
At St. Hild’s Church of England School we aim to provide all of our pupils with a world class education in a Christian context. We expect to find God at work in our school.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
“I have come that they may have life in all its fullness (John 10:10)”
Our school aim sets out our beliefs. We base this on Jesus’ words in John – “I came that they may have life, in all its fullness”. This is so for everyone in our community: everyone must be enabled to realise their potential. We believe that every human being has an entitlement to personal, social and intellectual development and must be given an opportunity to achieve his/her potential in learning and that every human being is unique in terms of characteristics, interests, abilities, motivation and learning needs.
We aim to develop self-esteem, model conflict resolution and are committed to justice and compassion. Mutual respect and trust are central to our community, and we expect high standards in all aspects of school life. This statement is based on these key principles and values.
British Values
The Department for Education introduced a statutory duty for schools to promote British
Values more actively from September 2014, and to ensure they are taught in schools.
St. Hild’s Church of England School is committed to serving its community. It 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.
Full British Values Statement
It 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. St. Hild’s Church of England School is dedicated to preparing pupils for their adult life beyond the formal, examined curriculum and ensuring that it promotes and reinforces British values. It is our duty as an educational establishment to develop pupils into well-rounded individuals who have the skills and adaptability to continue with further study and then into the world of work. We believe that it is our duty to help pupils to develop their own moral judgements, based on exposure to different viewpoints, religions and cultures.