Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs: 

School rules focus upon, and promote, tolerance and respect. Each class create and promote personal class rules, which build upon the whole school rules. 

Pupils of different faiths are encouraged to share information about their faith (including beliefs, key festivals, important artefacts etc.) with peers during RE and the wider curriculum. 

RE curriculum: Lyng uses Kapow syllabus of work. All children will be taught about other religions and faiths and will be encouraged to be tolerant towards a faith that that may not be their own. 

External visitors and parents invited into school to support children’s understanding of non-Christian faiths through assemblies.  

PSHE curriculum focus upon teaching the children to be accepting of others’ faiths and beliefs. 
 
Modelling by staff of absolute respect, equal treatment and tolerance for different faiths and beliefs.  

Assemblies promote key values of tolerance and respect for all and tackle key issues such racism and prejudice.  

The rule of law  

The importance of laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced at Lyng.  

All children are aware of the school rules and our relational policy. School Rules act as child friendly ‘laws’ that articulate the expectations of all persons within the school community.  

Pupils have a good awareness of the link between rules and are aware of the rewards that are given to those who promote and display good behaviours constantly. 

Pupils are taught from an early age the rules of the school. Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind rules and laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. Visits from authorities such as the Police and Fire Service help reinforce this message. 

E Safety curriculum. Clear focus upon link between unacceptable online behaviour and law breaking. Children have E-Safety talks/sessions at least once per half term as well as during our Safeguarding Week (which occurs every year) where children complete work around how to safeguard themselves when online. 

Anti-Bullying policy - we work closely with local police community support officers in school and children are made aware of the important role that they play in society. They carry out talks and reiterate laws during special assemblies on topics such as staying safe online, staying safe during special times such as Halloween, Bonfire Night and during Summer holidays.  

Working with outside agencies to deliver PREVENT programmes to Year 5 and 6 children. 

Democracy 

School Council - opportunities for all pupils to apply for this role. All pupils participate in the democratic process and vote for their preferred candidate (based on their key pledges and considered suitability).  

School Council members are involved in many decisions made within school including deciding on the names for our ‘Learning Bugs’, selecting a charity for fundraising and discussing ideas to promote pupil wellbeing as well as taking a lead in decided upon appropriate school rules. 

Pupil voice enable children to contribute to the way the school works (views upon lessons, learning, LOtC, school meals, clubs, facilities etc.) 

UK Parliament Week – a week celebrating our democratic nation across KS1 and KS2.  

Mutual respect 

Mutual respect is at the heart of our values. Children learn that their behaviours have an effect on their own rights and those of others around them. All members of the school community treat each other with respect (linking to our Relational Policy).  

School rules are referenced and followed across the school – separate classroom rules also created at the beginning of each academic year to further embed mutual respect within the classroom.  

Strategies for listening and responding – (Voice 21 – new for 2024) Children are taught the value of respecting their peers by listening to each other and being respectful to everyone around them if/when they disagree. 

PSHE Policy shared with staff and available for parents/carers via our website.  

Consistent, effective modelling by staff with colleagues, parents, visitors etc.  

Lyng Primary provides opportunities for the children to visit places of significant cultural interest, places of worship and we actively encourage visitors from a range of communities and organisations into school. 

Individual liberty  

At Lyng Primary, pupils are actively encouraged to make their own choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. , we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make informed choices through an empowering education. 

Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely, for example through our e-safety and PSHE work. 

Lyng has a robust anti-bullying culture and behaviour and safety policies in place. Anti-bullying week is held annually and pupils understand what bullying is and what to do if/when they witness or are a victim of bulling. 

Study of key historical figures who were subjected to restriction of liberty or who were punished for freedom of speech during Black History Month (e.g. Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King).