Lift Anglesey

We firmly believe the driving force behind the delivery of an interesting, creative curriculum is our 'ROAR' values and a clear focus on teaching and learning which engages children in a range of challenging and meaningful learning experiences.

During the children's learning journey, we try to integrate as many real-life experiences as possible that are related to the area they are studying. We utilise the Ark Curriculum model and endeavour to provide opportunities for pupils to apply their mathematical, computing and English skills across the curriculum, which enables our pupils to become, confident, effective communicators. British Values are taught throughout the curriculum including PSHE and assemblies. We strive towards our pupils leaving us resilient, open-minded, aspirational and respectful individuals.

We believe learning should be exciting and meaningful for children. We also utilise wider curriculum opportunities to give children the chance to apply previously learnt skills at greater depth.

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British Values

The DfE expects all schools to play a part in preparing pupils positively for life in modern Britain and promoting the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and those without faith.

We actively promote the British values through our school ethos and culture, our curriculum (including RE and PSHE) and by engaging our pupils in wider curriculum events throughout the year.

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What do the 'Fundamental British Values' look like in our school?

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Democracy

Voting for leaders (Reading Ambassador, Digital Leader, Opal Play Leaders, Wellbeing Ambassadors)
Classroom responsibilities
Pupils have the opportunity to vote on class related matters e.g. class rewards, class book
Work around elections
Stand alone class assembly about democracy
Y6 visit to the houses of parliament

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Rule of Law

Children help create a class charter at the start of the year
Pupil leadership
Visit from PCOS
Junior Cadets
Children learn about the importance of laws in relation to a variety of topics, such as, Road Safety, Staying Safe Online etc.
Bikeability- rules when on the road
A clear set of positively worded school values that are followed up by a consistent behaviour policy
Prefects, Head pupil and deputy head pupil
Behaviour Ambassadors

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Mutual Respect and tolerance

ROAR Days
The school values and ethos promote mutual respect for all
The school has a nurturing and inclusive environment
RESPECT program
Opal

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Individual Liberty

Pupil voices
All children are entitled to an education they can access
A strong focus on well being
A wealth of extra-curricular activities that are open to all, such as, sports clubs, music groups, science clubs etc
Behaviour management system

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Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development (SMSC)

We believe that SMSC is about developing the whole child through spiritual, moral, social and cultural activities in an environment which enables all children to grow and flourish, become confident individuals and appreciate their own worth and that of others.

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The spiritual development of pupils is shown by their:

Ability to be reflective about their own beliefs, religious or otherwise, that inform their perspective on life and their interest in, and respect for, different people's faiths, feelings and values
Sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them
Use of imagination and creativity in their learning
Willingness to reflect on their experiences

We promote spiritual development through:

Our RE Curriculum
Assemblies
Reflection time in class
Planned creative curriculum activities
Prayer or 'Thought of the Day'
Listening to music and participating in singing lessons

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Pupils' moral development is shown by their:

Ability to recognise the difference between right and wrong and to readily apply this understanding in their own lives, recognise legal boundaries and, in so doing, respect the civil and criminal law of England
Understanding of the consequences of their behaviour and actions
Interest in investigating and offering reasoned views about moral and ethical issues and ability to understand an appreciate the viewpoints of others on these issues

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We promote moral development through:

'ROAR' values
Assemblies
Debating moral issues within the curriculum and our PSHE lessons
Exploring moral stories in Reading and Writing lessons, including stories with dilemmas
Including fair-trade issues in topics

Pupils' social development is shown by their:

Use of a range of social skills in different contexts, for example working and socialising with other pupils, including those from different religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds
Willingness to participate in a variety of communities and social settings, including by volunteering cooperating well with others and being able to resolve conflicts effectively
Acceptance and engagement with the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs; they develop and demonstrate skills and attitudes that will allow them to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain

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We promote social development through:

Our 'ROAR' values
Circle Times and our PSHE lessons
Play Leaders supporting their younger peers
Nurture programme
A range of extra-curricular activities
Opportunities to vote for pupil leadership
Participating in local community events such as: Sports competitions, Community events
Planned off-site visits to enhance learning
Participation in events such as anti-bullying week, raising money for charity

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Pupils' cultural development is shown by their:

Understanding and appreciation of the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped their own heritage and those of others
Understanding and appreciation of the range of different cultures within school and further afield as an essential element of their preparation for life in modern Britain
Knowledge of Britain's democratic parliamentary system and its central role in shaping our history and values, and in continuing to develop Britain
Willingness to participate in and respond positively to artistic, musical, sporting and cultural opportunities
Interest in exploring, improving understanding of and showing respect for different faiths and cultural diversity and the extent to which they understand, accept respect and celebrate diversity, as shown by their tolerance and attitudes towards different religious, ethnic and socio-economic groups in the local, national and global communities.

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We promote cultural development through:

The curriculum and learning about different countries, cultures, festivals and people who have shaped our own culture and beyond
Celebrating our different cultures and languages in school
Assemblies
Participation in local cultural events like Remembrance Day, Harvest Festival
Our RE curriculum
Our History and Geography curriculum

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