Teaching & Promoting British Values

At St Ambrose, we promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs through our curriculum.

We have a developmental approach that enables children to develop their understanding of these values throughout their time at our school in order that they become responsible citizens.

Throughout their time at St Ambrose there will be many occasions where children will have the opportunity to vote and for their voices to be heard. We understand that the children's opinions about their school are valid and need to be at the heart of our decision making.

All staff will model this process through asking questions and inviting children's answers and opinions, whether it be in lessons, during assemblies, at lunchtime or on the playground. For example, in child-initiated learning, all children are developing their decision making skills and learning to make informed choices and take responsibility for them.  Older children often take part in debating activities or engage in public speaking on various topics.

Our School Council has members elected from each class and have regular meetings to represent the views of their classmates.

We consistently reinforce our high expectations of children. Children are taught the value and reasons behind our expectations (rules) that they are there to protect us, that everyone has a responsibility and that there are consequences when rules are broken. They recognise that whilst we have rules at school, other rules and laws exist in the country for the same reasons.