Develop tomorrow’s citizens today
Developing our pupils for a future where they can positively contribute to society is something taken seriously at our school. Below is a small selection of examples of how we provide cultural capital for our children at the Valley.
- developing responsible, respectful and active citizens who are able to play their part and become actively involved in public life as adults
- developing and deepening pupils’ understanding of the fundamental British values of democracy, individual liberty, the rule of law and mutual respect and tolerance
- promoting equality of opportunity so that all pupils can thrive together, understanding that difference is a positive, not a negative, and that individual characteristics make people unique
- promoting an inclusive environment that meets the needs of all pupils, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation
- developing pupils’ confidence, resilience and knowledge so that they can keep themselves mentally healthy
- enabling pupils to recognise online and offline risks to their well-being – for example, risks from criminal and sexual exploitation, domestic abuse, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, substance misuse, gang activity, radicalisation and extremism – and making them aware of the support available to them
- enabling pupils to recognise the dangers of inappropriate use of mobile technology and social media
- developing pupils’ understanding of how to keep physically healthy, eat healthily and maintain an active lifestyle, including giving ample opportunities for pupils to be active during the school day and through extra-curricular activities
- developing pupils’ age-appropriate understanding of healthy relationships through appropriate relationships education
- supporting readiness for the next phase of education, training or employment so that pupils are equipped to make the transition successfully
- Further opportunities for cultural capital are taken at appropriate opportunities throughout all pupils’ time at the school.
