In accordance with The Department for Education, we aim to actively promote British Values in schools to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils are encouraged to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance and understand that while different people may hold different views about what is 'right' and 'wrong', all people living in England are subject to its law. 

We teach and promote the concept of democracy through discussion, debate and holding 'elections' for school councillors.

We teach and promote the rule of law by following our own school behaviour policy and through learning about rights and responsibilities.

We teach and promote the concept of individual liberty by valuing all of our community and teaching the children about the lives of people elsewhere.

We teach and promote mutual respect through our day to day expectations - role modelling common courtesy, good manners and respect to all.

We teach and promote tolerance of difference faiths and cultures through assemblies, PSHE, Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural and RE lessons.

Protected Characteristics

At Litton Church of England Primary School, we believe that diversity is a strength which should be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit here.

We are committed to:

• tackling discrimination on the grounds of protected characteristics which include age, disability, gender identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex (gender) or sexual orientation
• advancing equality of opportunity regardless of protected characteristics or background play an active role in the life of the school
• creating good relations between different groups

The Equality Act 2010

Relating to the Equality Act, there are nine ‘protected characteristics’ these are: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage / civil partnership, pregnancy / maternity, race, religion and belief, sex (gender) and sexual orientation.

We ensure that we have due regard to:-

• eliminate unlawful discrimination and harassment
• advance equality of opportunity
• foster good relations between different groups.

Equality

Equality is about fairness and equality of opportunity, and advancing equality of opportunity involves treating people differently. People should not be treated the same. Some people may need extra help or adjustments to be part of the school community; this includes teachers, administration, cleaning or catering staff as well as pupils, parents/carer and school governors.

Diversity

Diversity is about valuing people as individuals and learning from our differences. Our differences can be visible and non-visible. By promoting diversity, we can meet different needs creatively to ensure opportunities are available to all and potential is fulfilled. We are able to meet our school’s aims and objectives more efficiently by promoting a diversity friendly school culture.

Culture is about the way we behave towards one another – school governors, all employees in the school, parents, pupils and the whole school community. It is about how we treat one another and respect our differences. Promoting diversity and a diversity-friendly culture helps to create a more productive school community.

Local Community Activities

We encourage the children to be helpful and active members of the local community and in school.

• Pupils are encouraged to keep our school grounds tidy.
• We have a gardening group who weed around school and look after our vegetable garden.
• All children participate in designing and creating the well-dressing.
• All children join in the Wakes week events by maypole dancing, country dancing and singing.
• We have two toddler groups each week. The children help the staff by setting up the toys and games during playtimes in preparation for toddler group.
• The Eco-Council carry out regular litter picking in school and around the village.