The staff and children are really excited by the innovative curriculum that we have created (and hopefully you will be too!).
To see more detailed information about all the subjects we teach, please click on the subject icons above, or use the links on the left hand side.
If you have any questions about our curriculum that you cannot find the answers to on our website, then you are welcome to either speak to your child's class teacher or to arrange an appointment to speak to either Mr Wright (Headteacher) or Mrs Brzeski (Deputy Headteacher).
No Outsiders for a faith community
Please follow the links below for information on the No Outsiders program:
Promoting Fundamental British Values at Parkfield Community School
In accordance with The Department for Education, we aim to actively promote British values in our school 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.
The Key British Values are:
democracy
rule of law
individual liberty
mutual respect
Understanding of those of different faiths and beliefs
We actively promote British values through
Focusing on and showing how the school’s work is effective in securing these values
Challenging pupils, staff, visitors or parents who express opinions contrary to British values
Democracy – what do we do?
Class voting for the election for Pupil Parliament at the start of the year;
Annual campaign and election for our head boy/girl;
Provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of, and promote respect for, public institutions and services;
Teach pupils how they can influence decision-making through the democratic process;
Taught through assemblies and our school curriculum;
Encourage pupils to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school;
Help pupils to express their views;
Model how perceived injustice can be peacefully challenged;
Pupils vote as to which after schools we should provide;
KS2 workshops provided by the Houses of Parliament Education Team;
School council annually visit the Houses of Parliament.
Rule of law – what do we do?
Ensure school rules and expectations are clear and fair;
Help pupils to distinguish right from wrong;
Help pupils to respect the law and the basis on which it is made;
Help pupils to understand that living under the rule of law protects individuals;
Explore within our Personal Development Lessons laws and what to do if peer pressure is trying to persuade children to break these;
Promote the Rights Respecting School Articles (on policies, around school, in assemblies etc);
Refer to the Equality Act 2010 as part of our No Outsiders for a Faith Community scheme;
Annual visit from police to take about knife crime with Year 6.
Individual liberty – what do we do?
Support pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem, self-confidence;
Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour, as well as knowing their rights;
Model freedom of speech through pupil participation, while ensuring protection of vulnerable pupils and promoting critical analysis of evidence
Challenge stereotypes;
Implement a strong anti-bullying culture;
E-Safety units of work are taught throughout school and parents and staff receive training on these.
Mutual respect and understanding of different cultures and religions– what do we do?
Use the No Outsiders for a Faith Community scheme within our Personal Development lessons and through assemblies to explore the protected characteristics of the 2010 Equality Act to promote respect for individual differences and to actively challenge stereotypes;
Use Equality assemblies to explore critical news events (e.g. terrorist attacks, Black Lives Matter etc);
Explore positive role models (where possible) through our topics who reflect the protected characteristics of the 2010 Equality Act;
Challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour;
Organise visits to places of worship (one annually per year group);
Years groups present Showcases to parents/carers;
Our RE scheme ensures that our children have a good understanding of a range of religious beliefs and customs;
Help pupils to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life;
Use of oracy hand gesture to disagree in a respectful way with the answers of others whilst in class.
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