At Martongate Primary School we want our children to develop into responsible and thoughtful members of their communities. We want them to show respect and tolerance for those who have different faiths and beliefs and want them to be active in local issues and understand that we all have a voice and to know to use it respectfully.

Through our curriculum offer we actively encourage debate and discussions on current issues in Britain and those important to our local communities and school.  We ensure that the children are exposed to a wide range of experiences, and through visitors, encounter differing viewpoints and opinions.  We feel it is important that the children feel listened to, and to enable this each class elects a representative to the School Council. The Council regularly meets with the Headteacher to discuss and raise issues important to all the children in the school.

Democracy

The children of Martongate Primary School will:

• Be given the opportunity to experience the democratic process, from voting for the school councillors to choosing the school charity and the extra-curricular clubs offered.
• Develop positive relationships with local councillors and MP’s, understanding the importance of the democratic process and their role in it.
• Be shown how to debate and discuss subjects whilst showing respect and tolerance for others.

Rule of Law

The children of Martongate Primary School will:

• Develop a sense of right and wrong and begin to take responsibility for their actions and any consequences.
• Understand that the rule of law applies to all and is there to keep us safe.
• Develop positive relationships with the local police and PCSO’s through visits and activities.
• Begin to gain the skills necessary to resolve conflict for themselves.

Individual Liberty

The children of Martongate Primary School will:

• Develop a positive sense of their self and worth.
• Experience a wide range of experiences and opportunities.
• Understand their role and responsibilities in their communities.
• Be given the opportunity to have freedom when making their choices.

Mutual Respect

The children of Martongate Primary School will:

• Show respect to those with different values, faiths and beliefs.
• Be able to reflect on their own values, faiths and beliefs.
• Contribute respectfully to discussions with those of differing opinions, appreciating, and understanding the different viewpoints of others.
• Show an interest in current social and ethical issues.

Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

The children of Martongate Primary School will:

• Respect, value and celebrate our diverse community.
• Participate in a different community events and celebrations.
• Understand that there a variety of faiths and beliefs in our community and in Britain as a whole.