Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form 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.
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. Thorpe St Andrew
School and Sixth Form is dedicated to preparing students for their adult
life beyond the formal examined curriculum and ensuring that it
promotes and reinforces British values to all its students.
The Government emphasises that schools are required to ensure that key ‘British Values’ are taught in all UK schools. The government set out its definition of British Values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy.
The Five British Values
The school uses strategies within the curriculum and beyond to secure such outcomes for students. The examples that follow show some of the many ways Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form seeks to embed British Values.
The principle of democracy is consistently being reinforced at Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form, with democratic processes being used for important decisions within the school community, for instance, elections being held for the School Senate, Form and Sport Captains and mock General Elections. The principle of democracy is also explored in the History, PSHEE and Religious Education curriculums as well as in form time and assemblies.
The importance of laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced.
Students are taught the rules and expectations of the school which are highlighted by the student code of conduct and student expectations. Students are taught the value and the reasons behind laws that govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. The School’s discipline code, and its enforcement, reflect the theme of personal responsibility in a community setting.
Visits from authorities such as the Police reinforce this message.
Students are actively encouraged to make independent choices, with
the knowledge that they are in a safe, secure and supportive
environment. Staff educate and provide boundaries for students to make
informed choices, through a safe environment and an empowering
education.
Students are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their
rights and personal freedoms and are advised on how to exercise these
safely, for example through e-safety and Form Time work.
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form has a robust anti-bullying
culture and has in place a comprehensive Behaviour for Learning Policy.
Students are actively encouraged to make independent choices, with
the knowledge that they are in a safe, secure and supportive
environment. Students learn that their behaviours have an effect on
their own rights and those of others. All members of the school
community treat each other with respect and this is reiterated through
its teaching and learning environments.
Mutual respect is embraced throughout the curriculum by providing
the opportunity for students to express their views in a safe
environment with Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form’s ethos being to
protect the rights of the individual while respecting the views of
others.
This is achieved though equipping students with the ability to
understand their place in a culturally diverse society and by giving the
opportunities to experience such diversity within the school
community. Students benefit from a number of international visitors,
including students from other continents and cultures.
Additionally,
students are actively encouraged to share their faith and beliefs within
the school and marking festivities throughout the calendar year. The
Religious Education curriculum provides a broad and balanced education
on a range of faiths, religions and cultures.
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form takes part in a number of
international exchanges, which provides opportunities for our students
to encounter and engage with children from European and South East Asian
countries.
Our School strives endlessly to ensure that its students leave with
the strongest foundation of values upon which to build a successful life
and a successful contribution to our Society.
