Commitment to Fundamental British Values.

At our school, we are fully committed to promoting and embedding the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. These values are woven throughout our curriculum—particularly within Humanities, PSHE, and assemblies—and underpin our approach to personal development and social education.

 

Our curriculum:

  • Promotes understanding of democratic processes and respects the importance of active citizenship.

  • Reinforces the principle that English civil and criminal law takes precedence in our society and must be upheld.

  • Encourages respectful dialogue and understanding between people of different religious and non-religious worldviews.

  • Never promotes political or religious ideologies that undermine democratic values or human rights.

  • Teaches pupils that while people may disagree on matters of belief or philosophy, all individuals are deserving of dignity, safety, and respect.

In line with paragraph 2.4, we ensure that no teaching or curriculum material:

  • Promotes non-democratic political systems

  • Encourages the disregard of UK law in favour of religious law

  • Devalues or disrespects people based on their religion or belief system

Our curriculum is monitored and reviewed regularly to ensure alignment with statutory guidance and to maintain a respectful, inclusive learning environment for all.

Promoting Equality and Respecting Protected Characteristics

 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment where all pupils feel respected, safe, and valued. Our curriculum promotes understanding and celebration of the nine protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010:

Age

Disability

Gender reassignment

Marriage and civil partnership

Pregnancy and maternity

Race

Religion or belief

Sex

Sexual orientation

 

We teach pupils about the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we challenge stereotypes and discriminatory behaviour through carefully planned PSHE lessons, assemblies, and cross-curricular projects. Themes such as Pride Month, Black History Month, International Women’s Day, and Refugee Week are embedded across the curriculum, offering opportunities for critical thinking, empathy, and respectful dialogue. Staff model inclusive language and behaviour, and all learners are supported to express their identities in a safe and affirming environment.

 

Implementation

We will have learners from Years 7 to 11.

The curriculum is implemented through:

  • Individualised curriculum plans for each pupil

  • Plans will be linked to EHCPs for students who have them and will be informed by diagnostic assessments for all pupils

  • Weekly thematic timetables that cover academic subjects and therapeutic sessions

  • Animal care timetables to support self-regulation and social learning

  • Regular staff planning and review meetings to assess progress and adapt provision

 

Schemes of Work

Each subject area has a detailed scheme of work aligned with:

Primary and Secondary National Curriculum outcomes, adapted for need

EHCP targets and individual developmental needs

Project-based thematic planning (e.g. “Caring for Animals,” “Where Food Comes From,” “My Community”)

These schemes outline:

  • Termly learning objectives

  • Cross-curricular links

  • Methods of assessment

  • Resources and differentiated activities