British Values

At Treviglas Academy we promote ‘British Values’ through our School Values, our PSHE Programme, our Assemblies, our School Curriculum and through extra-curricular events held during the year.

These values and attitudes are promoted by all the staff who provide a model of behaviour for our students. All staff know that they are role models and ambassadors for Treviglas Academy while at school and when out and about in the wider community. This aspect of our work is covered in staff policy documentation and within our induction for new employees.

Democracy

The principle of democracy is consistently reinforced within the curriculum, e.g. the democratic process used for important decisions within the community, such as elections – both local and national. The principle of democracy is explored in History and Religious Studies as well as in PSHE and assemblies. We also run a Student Council that provide our student body with regular opportunities to voice their views on teaching and learning, the school environment, behaviour/rewards and extra-curricular opportunities. 

Rule of Law

The importance of laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced throughout regular school days, as well as when dealing with behaviour, through school assemblies and on PSHE days. Students are taught the values and reasons behind laws: that laws are there to govern and protect us, and the consequences when laws are broken.

Students are helped to learn to manage their behaviour and to take responsibility for their actions. Staff are committed to providing a consistent and predictable environment within the school and beyond. An environment of this type enables students to feel safe and secure; this in turn, promotes the optimum conditions for learning to take place and achievement to be celebrated.

Individual Liberty

Students at Treviglas Academy are encouraged to become positive and valued citizens. We do this by supporting each student to become as independent as possible.

We invest a great deal of time in creating a positive culture in our school so that all students are in a safe environment where choices and freedoms are encouraged. We offer a range of enrichment activities which students have the freedom to choose from, based on their interests.

Mutual Respect

Mutual respect is at the core of school life. Students learn to treat each other and staff with great respect. This is evident when walking around the school and within classrooms.

It is important to facilitate opportunities for Treviglas Academy to be part of the community as the students, families and staff have much to offer in the development of community cohesion. Our school is proud of our strong relationship with various outside agencies and we frequently look to foster new connections.

Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs

Each person at Treviglas Academy is respected and valued equally without regard to background, ability, gender, faith, heritage or race.

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in which all major religions are studied and respected. Our assemblies help all students to find out about themselves and others, linking their lives to the communities in which they belong. We place great emphasis on providing encounters and participation in events and celebrations to broaden all students’ experiences and awareness of others.

At Treviglas Academy we strongly believe that tolerance of different faiths and beliefs is best gained through knowledge and understanding. This is delivered through our curriculum as well as the routines of daily life as we strive to learn, demonstrate tolerance and help students to become knowledgeable and conscientious citizens who can build a better Britain for the future.