At Banks Methodist Primary School, we actively promote the Fundamental British Values defined by the Department for Education to ensure children are well prepared for life in modern Britain. We aim to develop respectful, responsible citizens who understand that people may hold different views, but that everyone living in England is subject to its laws.
As a Methodist school, our Christian values are central to our ethos. These values underpin our curriculum, behaviour expectations, relationships and daily school life. We model the values we aspire to see in our pupils, following the example set by Jesus.
Child voice is highly valued. At the start of each school year, children work together to create their class rules. Our active School Council meets regularly to represent children's views and contribute to school improvement.
And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,”
when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.
The importance of laws, whether in the classroom, the school or the wider community, is consistently reinforced through our behaviour system, assemblies and curriculum activities. We work closely with community services to deepen children's understanding of their role in upholding the law. Recent visitors have included the Fire and Police Service.
“You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great,
but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbour.
We encourage children to make informed, responsible choices within a safe and supportive environment. Through PSHE, e-safety lessons and the wider curriculum, we help children develop confidence, resilience and an understanding of their rights and personal freedoms.
“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,”
but I will not be enslaved by anything.
Mutual respect forms a core element of our Christian values and school ethos. Staff model respectful behaviour at all times, and children learn that their actions affect others. We expect all members of our school community to treat one another with dignity and respect, acknowledging both differences and similarities.
Ephesians 4:2
"be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love"
Although our school community has limited cultural diversity, we actively promote understanding and appreciation of different faiths, cultures, and worldviews. Through RE, PSHE, assemblies, and themed learning, children explore a range of beliefs and traditions. We challenge any expression of views that are contrary to Fundamental British Values, including extremist or discriminatory attitudes.
Romans 12:10
"Love one another with brotherly affection" and "outdo one another in showing honour"