All Early Years Setting such as Grafton Childcare have an explicit requirement to promote fundamental British Values as part of our broader requirements relating to the quality of education which we provide and whilst doing so promoting the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of all of the children who attend.
The British Values of ‘democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs’ are promoted in age appropriate ways in all that we do and all that we are here at Grafton Childcare.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) supports British Values starting with the importance of the Unique Child. Each child in our care will learn and engage in different ways, they will be active in their play and have their own ideas. The sensitive and warm relationships which we build with our children supports them to be strong and independent. The basis of the enabling environment which we provide values all people and recognises the value of learning.
The EYFS ares of learning provide us with many opportunities to capture British Values which we actively promote here at Grafton Childcare. Our children learn right from wrong, they learn to mix and share with other children and value others’ views. They discover similarities and differences between themselves and others, and challenge negative attitudes and stereotypes.
How are we Promoting British Values, Understanding the World - People and Communities, here at Grafton Childcare
Democracy - Social Development
Unique Child - we recognise and model respect for each child and their family.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development - Via the aspects of self confidence and self awareness
We involve the children in decision-making here at Grafton Childcare, such as decisions on food, play and rules.
We teach the children that their decisions count.
We think about the Characteristic of Effective Learning and how children are engaged, motivated and thinking critically.
please refer to the document Development Matters below, for more information.
The Rule of Law - Moral Development
Personal, Social and Emotional Development - Via the aspects of managing feelings and behaviour
We support the children in managing their feelings and behaviour.
For example by providing books, puppets and games that show how characters help and support each other. Talking about our emotions, and using music that captures different moods.
We arrange visits to and from our local police, fire and ambulance services
We talk about why rules are important, and consequences.
We talk to the children about how to encourage them to resolve conflicts.
please refer to the document Development Matters below, for more information.
Individual Liberty - Spiritual Development
We consider how we can support children's Personal, Social and Emotional Development - Via the aspects of self confidence and self awareness
Understanding the World - via the aspects of people & communities
We allow children to take risks, for example, during outdoor play and when trying out new ideas.
We think about the Characteristics of Effective Learning and how children are engaged, motivated and thinking
We encourage the children to recognise and celebrate success.
We plan to allow enough time for activities to be completed and discuss their outcomes.
We encourage group discussion to talk about feelings and recognise that everyone has different opinions.
Mutual Respect & Tolerance of Different Faiths & Beliefs - Cultural Development
We consider how we can support children's Personal, Social and Emotional Development - Via the aspects of making relationships, managing feelings and behaviour
Understanding the World - via the aspects of people & communities
We support the children’s understanding of diversity and challenge any negative attitudes and stereotypes displayed
We model an inclusive attitude to different faiths, cultures and beliefs.
We provide many activities that encourage turn taking
We provide lots of role play activities
We help the children to recognise and respect both similarities and differences.
We involve the children in the wider community through fundraising for Children in Need, Comic Relief, Red Nose Day and learning about the two Children whom the setting has sponsored in the Gambia since 2010. See our people & communities page for more information on this.
We work in partnership with parents to share knowledge and experience.
We provide resources and activities that challenge gender, cultural and racial stereotyping.
The British Values of ‘democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs’ are promoted in age appropriate ways in all that we do and all that we are here at Grafton Childcare.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) supports British Values starting with the importance of the Unique Child. Each child in our care will learn and engage in different ways, they will be active in their play and have their own ideas. The sensitive and warm relationships which we build with our children supports them to be strong and independent. The basis of the enabling environment which we provide values all people and recognises the value of learning.
The EYFS ares of learning provide us with many opportunities to capture British Values which we actively promote here at Grafton Childcare. Our children learn right from wrong, they learn to mix and share with other children and value others’ views. They discover similarities and differences between themselves and others, and challenge negative attitudes and stereotypes.
How are we Promoting British Values, Understanding the World - People and Communities, here at Grafton Childcare
Democracy - Social Development
Unique Child - we recognise and model respect for each child and their family.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development - Via the aspects of self confidence and self awareness
We involve the children in decision-making here at Grafton Childcare, such as decisions on food, play and rules.
We teach the children that their decisions count.
We think about the Characteristic of Effective Learning and how children are engaged, motivated and thinking critically.
please refer to the document Development Matters below, for more information.
The Rule of Law - Moral Development
Personal, Social and Emotional Development - Via the aspects of managing feelings and behaviour
We support the children in managing their feelings and behaviour.
For example by providing books, puppets and games that show how characters help and support each other. Talking about our emotions, and using music that captures different moods.
We arrange visits to and from our local police, fire and ambulance services
We talk about why rules are important, and consequences.
We talk to the children about how to encourage them to resolve conflicts.
please refer to the document Development Matters below, for more information.
Individual Liberty - Spiritual Development
We consider how we can support children's Personal, Social and Emotional Development - Via the aspects of self confidence and self awareness
Understanding the World - via the aspects of people & communities
We allow children to take risks, for example, during outdoor play and when trying out new ideas.
We think about the Characteristics of Effective Learning and how children are engaged, motivated and thinking
We encourage the children to recognise and celebrate success.
We plan to allow enough time for activities to be completed and discuss their outcomes.
We encourage group discussion to talk about feelings and recognise that everyone has different opinions.
Mutual Respect & Tolerance of Different Faiths & Beliefs - Cultural Development
We consider how we can support children's Personal, Social and Emotional Development - Via the aspects of making relationships, managing feelings and behaviour
Understanding the World - via the aspects of people & communities
We support the children’s understanding of diversity and challenge any negative attitudes and stereotypes displayed
We model an inclusive attitude to different faiths, cultures and beliefs.
We provide many activities that encourage turn taking
We provide lots of role play activities
We help the children to recognise and respect both similarities and differences.
We involve the children in the wider community through fundraising for Children in Need, Comic Relief, Red Nose Day and learning about the two Children whom the setting has sponsored in the Gambia since 2010. See our people & communities page for more information on this.
We work in partnership with parents to share knowledge and experience.
We provide resources and activities that challenge gender, cultural and racial stereotyping.
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