Rule of Law
| Ability to recognise the difference between right and wrong and apply this to their own lives |
| Ability to accept responsibility for their behaviour |
| To understand the consequences of their behaviour and actions |
| Ability to resolve conflict |
| Understand how they can contribute positively to the lives of those living and working in the locality and society more widely |
| To understand that living under the rule of law protects them and is essential for their well-being and safety |
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The importance of laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced at The Vale Primary School. Pupils are taught the rules from an early age in the Foundation Stage. The school has a behaviour policy that the children follow. The children are aware of the consequences of not following the rules in their school community. The children learn to understand the difference between right and wrong in all aspects of school life throughout the day. There is an opportunity for children to put right what has been done wrong, wherever possible. Children are given opportunity to understand aspects of civil and criminal law and discuss how this might be different from some religious laws.(see topics) Pupils in our school expect and receive a fair system where actions are always respectfully justified. Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind rules and laws; that they exist to govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. Visits from authorities such as the Police and Fire Service help reinforce this message. |
