Tolerance

Our school is made up of people from a wide range of backgrounds. We promote understanding and appreciations of different faiths, races and cultures both within school and the wider world. We celebrate cultures through an annual Spanish Day - linked to our modern foreign language teaching. We hold an annual cultural day where children come to school dressed to represent their culture. 

Tolerance of different faiths, races and beliefs is promoted through the curriculum in RE and PSHEC. Year 2 visit our local church twice a year at Christmas and Easter. We have Spinnaker assemblies fortnightly and twice a year we have a visit from xx who teaches the children about Diwali and Holi. 

We actively promote courtesy and good manners to all. Our school rules are Stay Safe, Be Kind and Be Ready. During the summer term we focus on 'Be Kind' and actively look for kind acts each week. These are celebrated on a Friday afternoon when the chosen children meet with Mrs Berthoud. 

We actively monitor, using CPOMS,  and tackle all forms of bullying, racism and harassment. This includes cyberbullying and prejudice-based bullying of appearance, SEN, race, religion, belief and disability. We take part in anti-bullying week annually and NSPCC 'speak out' assemblies. We carry out pupil voice surveys twice a year. The PTA pay for anti-bullying assemblies and workshops for the whole school. 

Individual Liberty

We know our rights and exercise them in school and beyond. As long as we do not break the rules - Stay safe, Be Kind, Be Ready - we can express our own views. We are responsible for our own actions and challenge prejudice. Together we are a community who care, respect and understand each other. We accept the beliefs and faiths of others. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which we encourage all to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedom whilst respecting that everyone else also has the same rights. Pupils are encouraged to make good choices within safe boundaries. They are given the opportunity to resolve conflicts effectively and are supported by staff when needed.

We learn about pioneers throughout history who have exercised their rights and personal freedom by celebrating Black History Month, International Women's Day and by learning about the pioneers our classes are named after. 

Reception	Julia Donaldson David Attenborough
Year 1	Marie Curie Michael Jordan
Year 2	Freida Kahlo Floella Benjamin
Year 3	Princess Duleep Singh Tanni Grey-Thomson
Year 4	Amelia Earhart Ellie Simmons
Year 5	Nelson Mandela Katherine Johnson
Year 6	David Bowie Stevie Wonder

Democracy

All children are encouraged to have their say, express their views and contribute to the running of the school on matters which directly involve children.

We have

• An elected school council 
• Eco Council
• House captains
• Travel Explorer Ambassadors
• Sports leaders
• Play leaders
• Digital Leaders

These children work with the staff to raise standards and ensure that every voice is heard in our school. See Pupil Leadership

Respect

We believe that respect for others is a vital component of moral development, encouraging open discussions in all areas but especially in lessons which promote citizenship, such as PSHEC. Year 6 House Captains take part in the Trust Remembrance Day service each year at South Norwood Primary School who have an on site war memorial.

We actively support all to develop their own reasoned views about moral and ethical issues, through weekly themes assemblies.

We encourage pupils to understand the rights and responsibilities as citizens within our school and in the wider community. We raise money each year for a charity, voted for by the children. 

In 2024–25 we raised £2000 for Children with Cancer UK – through a Pyjama Day, Colour run and collections at musical concerts. 

In 2025–26 we are raising money for Bromley Brighter Beginnings. 

Rule of Law

We have high expectations about pupil conduct and this is reflected in our behaviour policy. See Policies 

Through our school assemblies, class discussions and PSHEC lessons children are taught about British Values and the school rules.

We respect the school rules and laws in society. Year 6 take part in the Young Citizenship workshops in the summer term. They also have the opportunity to complete Bikeablity training.

Through a focus each half term, the whole school is taught about a different safety focus. e.g.

1. Rules for railway safety,
2. Rules for electrical safety
3. Road safety awareness week.

We help each other to do the right thing. We are honest, truthful and loyal.