British Values... Gospel Values!
In 2013 the Department for Education said "Keeping our children safe and ensuring schools prepare them for life in modern Britain could not be more important. This change is an important step towards ensuring we have a strong legal basis for intervening in those schools where this is an issue. The vast majority of schools already promote British values. This is about making sure we have the tools we need to intervene if children are being let down."
Schools are required to actively promote and not undermine 'British Values' The government has set out its definition of British Values as:
- Democracy
- The rule of law
- Individual liberty
- Mutual respect
- Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs.
As a Catholic School we actively promote values, virtues and ethics that shape our pupils character and moral perspective, through the teachings of the Church. We are confident that our continued focus on the Gospel Values will give our pupils the necessary awareness of what it means to be a good citizen in Britain today, and embed in them the building blocks of a future successful and productive life.
Through our RE, PSHE, PATHs, Geography and promoting The Common Good we are able to make real links between the values of our pupils and the lives of others in their community, country and the world in general.
Through our Creative Curriculum we teach about democracy, civic responsibility, rules and laws, the monarchy, equality, values and virtues, environmental awareness and understanding of other faiths.
Through our mission statement and values we live out our 'British Values'.
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Catholic Social Teaching |
British Values |
Skills Builder |
Children’s Charter |
Gospel Values |
Other Links |
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Dignity of the human person |
Respect |
Aiming high
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All Saints are servants of Christ |
Eloquent & Truthful |
Vocations Day
‘Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.’ Jeremiah 1:5
‘Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire’. St Catherine of Sienna |
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Family and Community |
Tolerance |
Listening Teamwork
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All Saints have a love for others |
Grateful & Generous |
Missionary Disciples
“Honour your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Exodus 20:12 |
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Option for the poor and vulnerable
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Respect |
Staying positive Speaking
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All Saints have a love for others |
Faith-filled & hopeful |
“You are not making a gift of your possessions to the poor person. You are handing over to them what is theirs.” St Ambrose
‘Peace begins with a smile’ Saint Mother Theresa |
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The dignity of work |
Individual liberty |
Problem solving Aiming High
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All Saints are servants of Christ |
Curious and Active |
Careers Day
“All work has dignity because it reflects God’s image in us.” Romans 13.1 |
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Solidarity |
Tolerance Respect |
Teamwork Staying positive Creativity
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All Saints are risk takers |
Compassionate & loving |
“In truth I tell you, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers or sister of mine, you did it to me.” Matthew 25:40 |
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Rights and responsibilities |
Democracy Rule of Law |
Leadership Speaking Listening
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All Saints use their gifts wisely |
Attentive & Discerning |
‘We all have a duty to do good’. Pope Francis
UNICEF Rights Respecting School |
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Stewardship |
Rule of Law |
Creativity Problem solving
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All Saints show a love for the world around them. |
Grateful & Generous |
Eco Group “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1.1 “Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth with all that is in it.” Deuteronomy 10.14 ‘There are no passengers on space ship Earth; we are all crew.’ Marshall McLuhan |