Pied Piper Westdene Primary School

All maintained schools must adhere to the standards outlined in Section 78 of the Education Act of 2002 and encourage the growth of their students' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural (SMSC) foundations.
Through ensuring pupils SMSC development, schools can also demonstrate they are actively promoting fundamental British values. (Nov 2014). Students elect two members of the school council each year.
A democratic voting procedure is used to do this, and students are given the chance to express or write their motivations for applying for the position.
The election of eco-council members and artistic ambassadors also takes place through the democratic method.
At Westdene Primary school, we develop self-esteem, self-confidence and self-knowledge through the language of growth mindset and the use of our learning animals.
Through e-safety and PSHE lessons, pupils are consistently encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely.
We actively encourage diversity via our appreciation of and understanding of various cultures and religions.
Religious Education lessons, PSHE lessons and assemblies reinforce messages of tolerance, understanding and respect for others.
Our curriculum includes stories and learning from different countries and cultures as well as linking to important issues such as refugees and our whole school theme each year offers the school community opportunities to celebrate diversity and challenge prejudiced or discriminatory behaviour.