The Aspire Academy British Values Statement
The Aspire Academy is committed to promoting national values to incorporate all pupils and their families regardless of their background. We firmly believe that it is necessary to identify opportunities to specifically promote British Values across all aspects of the curriculum as part of supporting long-standing traditions and enabling our learners to develop in the country in which they live.
To enable our pupils to develop an awareness of British Values, The Aspire Academy promotes specific values as part of identified programmes of study, for example within our PSHE programme, but also in tutor time discussions and in assemblies.
We provide pupils with the opportunity to feel a part of decisions and exercise their democratic rights through Pupil Voice activities such as The Aspire Academy pupil council; in the design of behaviour expectations and choosing some suitable curriculum pathways. We believe personal choice is fundamental to success and so, by allowing pupils to engage in some vocational studies of their choosing, outcomes and associated experiences will be improved. The freedom to be individual in their studies encourages pupils to take responsibility for their future and reflect on their behaviour in school and in society. Pupils choose activities to take part in for the holidays via our Aspire Plus programme.
The academy actively promotes the tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs whilst challenging those who express opinions that conflict with British Values. We have strong relationships with the OPCC and West Mercia Police Force which promotes a more harmonious philosophy pertaining to the rule of the law and expectations regarding social norms and values. Regular drop-ins and visits by our police community support officers Karl Schneid and Peter Godwin, and also by our school PC Sam Gibbs, helps build this relationship. This also advocates respect for those in authority and supports pupils in establishing effective interactions with different members of the academy staff, associated professionals, key stakeholders, other pupils, those with parental responsibility and visitors.
