Personal Development/British Values
Preparing Our Children for Life in Modern Britain
At Roydon Primary Academy, we are committed to helping children become responsible, respectful, and active citizens who contribute positively to our community. We do this by:
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Teaching them about important British values and helping them appreciate and celebrate diversity.
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Encouraging respect for each other and the things we share in common.
Understanding Protected Characteristics
The national curriculum highlights the importance of helping children understand the world around them. One key part of this is teaching about protected characteristics - qualities that everyone has and that deserve respect.
At Roydon, we want every child to grow up respectful, ambitious, and empathetic, with an understanding and appreciation of the diverse society we live in.
The nine protected characteristics are:
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Age
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Disability
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Gender reassignment
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Marriage and civil partnership
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Pregnancy and maternity
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Race
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Religion or belief
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Sex
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Sexual orientation
It’s important to know that schools don’t have to teach all of these every year. Teachers use their professional judgment to decide what is appropriate for each age group.
Our Commitment to British Values
British values are at the heart of everything we do at Roydon Primary Academy. We promote respect, tolerance, and fairness through both our lessons and our school community.
Keeping Children Safe: The Prevent Duty
Schools are required to protect children from the risks of radicalisation and extremism. This is part of the government’s Prevent duty. Our staff are regularly trained to recognise and respond to any concerns, ensuring your child’s safety.
Through teaching British values, we also help children develop positive attitudes and resilience against harmful influences.
If you want to learn more about the Prevent duty, please see below:
Parents' Resources - Educate Against Hate
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Parents' Resources - Educate Against Hate Messages of hate can take many forms. Extremist groups use them to recruit young people. Parents can find answers to common questions and resources to help protect your child below. educateagainsthate.com |
If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Figueiredo.