British Values

At Barnes Infant Academy, we are proud of our school values, encapsulated in an easy to remember acronym “B.A.R.N.E.S” which is referred to regularly with the children in school assemblies and affirmed in artwork, in collages, and in workbooks:

B is for Behaviour
A is for Attitude
R is for Respect
N is for Never give up
E is for Enthusiasm
S is for Staying safe

At Barnes Infant Academy, we are proud of our school values, encapsulated in an easy to remember acronym “B.A.R.N.E.S” which is referred to regularly with the children in school assemblies and affirmed in artwork, in collages, and in workbooks:

B is for Behaviour
A is for Attitude
R is for Respect
N is for Never give up
E is for Enthusiasm
S is for Staying safe

Our values fit within the broader British Values framework of:

Democracy:
Pupil voice is important at Barnes and children have the opportunity to be heard through decisions made by our active School Council, regular pupil conferencing of all subjects by subject leaders within the school and through work with our governors. Children are encouraged to collaborate and value each other’s opinions as well as work with the Head teacher on a weekly basis and discuss what is working well in their learning and what can be improved. The children enjoy voting to help make decisions as a class.

The rule of law:
Our children understand that actions have consequences and it is their responsibility to behave in the right way and to make the right choices. Comprehensive laws and rules throughout the curriculum support class, school or country and are reinforced though learning in PSHE and through regular assemblies and through the school day. Our school rules reinforce and reward good manners and making right choices..

Individual liberty:
Pupils at Barnes Infant Academy learn in a safe, secure and nurturing environment. They know their boundaries and are encouraged to make choices safely. They are not afraid to ask or answer questions and will happily defend what they believe in. Lessons encourage children to work in a group and voice opinions. Children are happy to agree and disagree with their peers and give reasons why. Our pupils have the freedom to make choices about how they work and what they will learn. They have a number of extra-curricular activities they can choose to be part of. Our E-safety curriculum and PSHE curriculum allow the children to express themselves and make choices in a safe environment.

Mutual respect:
Our children strive to earn their class respect award and regularly evidence how they show respect for themselves, their peers, adults and their school community. Our behaviour policy (see School Rules) encourages children to respect themselves and each other and to work as a team. Respect forms part of our collective worship in school, and children have the opportunity to discuss this as a concept through their PSHE and RE lessons.

Mutual respect:
Our children strive to earn their class respect award and regularly evidence how they show respect for themselves, their peers, adults and their school community. Our behaviour policy (see School Rules) encourages children to respect themselves and each other and to work as a team. Respect forms part of our collective worship in school, and children have the opportunity to discuss this as a concept through their PSHE and RE lessons.

Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs.
This is promoted through every aspect of school life. PSHE and RE lessons equip children with an understanding of different faiths and beliefs and the values which different religions hold. Children are taught to respect each other and welcome differences and learn from them. These lessons are supported by regular assemblies and visitors and visits to learn about different faiths. Our anti bullying policy supports children learning to celebrate differences and work together.

Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs.
This is promoted through every aspect of school life. PSHE and RE lessons equip children with an understanding of different faiths and beliefs and the values which different religions hold. Children are taught to respect each other and welcome differences and learn from them. These lessons are supported by regular assemblies and visitors and visits to learn about different faiths. Our anti bullying policy supports children learning to celebrate differences and work together.