British Values
At Manor Drive Secondary Academy we will promote values which ensure that our students develop a strong sense of social and moral responsibility.
We will prepare students for the life in modern Britain because values such as individual liberty, democracy, the law, mutual respect and tolerance are embedded within the curriculum and the ethos of the Academy.
In addition, these values are also promoted at various times throughout the year.
Our curriculum is broad and balanced, complies with legislation and provides a wide range of subjects which prepare students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life in Modern Britain.
It actively promotes the fundamental British Values and it extends beyond the classroom with a wide range of visits and experiences.
It promotes the tolerance and respect for people of all faiths (or none), cultures and lifestyles through effective spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils, including by engaging pupils in extracurricular activity and volunteering in the local community.
It is supported by a well-rounded programme of assemblies which offer a clear guidance of what is right and wrong.
Democracy
Democracy will be embedded at our school. Pupils will always be listened to by adults and will be taught to listen carefully and with concern to each other, respecting the right of every individual to have their opinions and voices heard. Pupils will also have the opportunity to air their opinions and ideas through our School Council and regular pupil questionnaires and pupil voice. The elections of the School Council members and other Pupil Leadership roles are based solely on pupil votes, reflecting our British electoral system and demonstrating democracy in action.
Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
Through our teaching and modelling of respect, this will include an understanding of showing tolerance of those who have different faiths and beliefs. The Academy will enhance pupils understanding of different faiths and beliefs through religious education studies; SMSC work; visits to other schools in different settings to participate in celebrations such as Diwali; welcoming visitors from other schools and enjoying a depth of study throughout the curriculum. Beliefs, traditions and customs will be studied, with visitors being invited into our school to enrich and extend understanding. Through this our pupils gain an enhanced understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society.
Individual Liberty
Within school, pupils will be actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school we will educate and provide boundaries for our pupils to make choices safely, through the provision of a safe environment and an empowering education. Our pupils will be encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and are advised how to exercise these safely. Whether it is through choice of challenge; of how they record; of participation in our planned numerous extra- curricular activities, our pupils will be given the freedom to make choices.
The Rule of Law
The importance of laws whether they are those that govern the class, the school or the country, will be consistently reinforced. Our school will have clear rules, which are deeply embedded in everything we do every day. Our pupils will be taught the value and reasons behind laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken.
Mutual Respect
Our pupils will know and understand that it is expected and imperative that respect is shown to everyone, whatever differences we may have and to everything, however big or small.