Fit For Sport At Gifford Primary School

The variety of backgrounds among our students, their families, and the larger school community is something we respect at Gifford Primary School.
To establish and uphold a firm expectation that all schools will promote the core British principles of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and respect for people of all religions and beliefs.
esteem for democracy, as well as encouragement of or involvement in the democratic process.
support and esteem for everyone's legal rights to freedom.
The school's work includes actively promoting British values.
Learning at Gifford is centred on inspiring students to be good citizens and contribute positively to their communities and the larger world.
The school fosters children's wellbeing, helps them build a positive self-image, and seeks numerous ways to give them agency because it recognises that children's positive personal development is a crucial component in their becoming decent citizens.
Students at Gifford learn about democracy through structured chances to express their views, engaging in meaningful debate on important issues, and casting meaningful votes.
Children are given the chance to discuss and create behavioural guidelines.
As part of history lessons on Gandhi, the suffragettes, the history of Parliament, ancient Greece, and World War II, for example, students learn about democracy and the democratic process.
The school's behaviour policy, which is negotiated with all stakeholders, helps students comprehend the Rule of Law.
Clear, equitable, and consistent messaging about school expectations and rules (e.g. in class assemblies).
Students who have acted inappropriately and broken school regulations are talked to about the consequences.
Daily learning is focused on adhering to the school's rules, which is the topic of ongoing discussion.
The school puts in a lot of effort to ensure that all staff members apply the rules, rewards, and punishments uniformly throughout the institution.
Children have the chance to consider how the framework of school regulations makes them secure and content.
The study of the legislative process, legal applications, and real-world examples of law-breaking and its repercussions are all part of the curriculum that helps students build an understanding of the Rule of Law.
The chances for children at Gifford to think about their own identities are numerous. They can do this by conducting research, reflecting, talking with others, and engaging in creative activities.
They encounter and learn about a wide variety of influential people.
Respect for each other's beliefs and tolerance of individuals of other faiths.
Children are educated about the diversity of religious belief throughout the local and larger community throughout the length of the school curriculum.
All of the main religion groups' activities and beliefs are explored as part of the RE programme.