Promoting Universal Values

Our whole school approach to SMSC is underpinned by respect of others. ​ Through SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural) Schools should promote the fundamental universal values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. ​ Actively promoting the values means challenging opinions or behaviours in school that are contrary to fundamental universal values. ​ We encourage students to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative, and to understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality of the school and to society more widely. ​ Crofton School SMSC ​ We promote United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child: ​ Article 14 Every child has the right to think and believe what they want and also to practise their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their right. Governments must respect the rights of parents to give their children guidance about this right. Article 29 Education should develop each child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights, as well as their parents, their own and other cultures and the environment. Article 30 Every child has the right to learn and use the language, customs and religion of their family whether or not these are shared by the majority of people in the country where they live. Further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling students to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures.

We fully endorse the aims of the Prevent duty by:

> Stimulating discussion and deepen thought through:

> RE - The teaching of all main religions which represent universal religions

> History - Nazi Germany, Stalin’s Russia and Maoist China

> ICT - Internet safety and online propaganda

> English and Media - the use of propaganda

> Tutor-based activities such as the study of news items

> Socially empowering and politically engaging students

> Building students' empathy and tolerance of different perspectives in order to strengthen their resilience to the pull of extreme ideologies

> Protecting children from the risk of radicalisation

Anti Bullying Crofton School is committed to creating a kind, diligent, and ambitious environment in which to learn and work. Our vision is of a school where “there is no bullying or unkindness; people are allowed to be themselves” and we aim to apply a ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to our management of bullying. We know that bullying does sometimes occur at school but we are absolutely determined to eliminate it whenever we know about it. All members of our community have a right to work in a secure and caring environment. They also have a responsibility to contribute, in whatever way they can, to the protection and maintenance of such an environment. We recognise that anyone can be a victim of bullying, irrespective of their age.

https://www.croftonschool.co.uk/anti-bullying

https://www.croftonschool.co.uk/safeguarding Anti-Bullying campaigns at Crofton School Anti-bullying campaigns are run by the student leadership team, led by the Head Boy and Head Girl. They are supported by a team of Anti-Bullying Ambassadors who have been trained by the Princess Diana Award team. They run events such as Anti-Bullying week, but also hold a twice weekly drop-in for students in Miss Coston’s room at lunchtimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Reporting Concerns All members of the school community, both students and adults, have a responsibility to recognise and report acts of bullying. Students are encouraged to report bullying to any adult they feel comfortable talking to and parents with concerns should contact either the student’s tutor or Head of Year in the first instance. ​ All teaching staff, tutors, Heads of Year and the Assistant Headteacher (Behaviour and Attendance), will actively investigate all allegations of bullying and take action in line with the school’s Behaviour Management Policy. This will usually be a phased response, which aims to protect victims, correct unkind behaviour and restore relationships. When bullying is first reported, it is likely that the bully will be warned and the victim encouraged to report any recurrence; if the warning is not effective, sanctions of increasing severity will be imposed. It is normal practice for the parents of all the students concerned to be kept informed and encouraged to play a part in finding a solution to individual problems. Incidents of bullying are recorded and monitored by Heads of Year. ​ LGBT At Crofton School we support young people as they develop their own identities. ​ In the last 12 months we have successfully facilitated gender identity transition. We have provided staff training and signposted young people to support staff in school or support groups outside of school. We have worked very closely with those families involved. ​ Mermaids is a good website for providing information on gender identity issues in children and young people. Stonewall We are delighted and proud to announce that Crofton School is a Stonewall School Champion. This means that we are committed to:

1. Tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying

2. Making school a place where all pupils - including lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people - are accepted without exception

3. Championing diversity and celebrating difference

​ We firmly believe that all schools should take an active, positive approach to tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic language and bullying. Bullying has a severe impact on the well-being, attainment and aspirations of LGBT students.

Crofton School is committed to making a positive difference as a Stonewall School Champion. We would also like to hear from parents about how we can, together, make Crofton School an even better place of learning for LGBT people. Miss Knight, Senior Assistant Headteacher, is our school link ‘champion’ for parents.

Follow the PDL link on the Subjects page to view further information:

• https://www.croftonschool.co.uk/subjects