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The Pupil Passport

Mead Primary is an great place to learn. Pupils wake up excited by what the school day will hold for them. Staff relish teaching in a dynamic, richly resourced environment. Parents know that their children will be safe, well cared for and challenged to reach the highest educational standards.
It is our vision that the education we provide will ensure that:

• No pupil's educational success will be limited by their socio-economic background
• Our pupils will be reading confidently by 6 so that they can access a rich curriculum
• We will work closely with our community to achieve high standards in all we do

In order to achieve this we need a curriculum that is broad and balanced; teaching the children the core knowledge and skills they need in English, Maths and Science but also providing meaningful and rich opportunities in music, the arts, PSHCE and RE.

The aim of this Pupil Passport blog is to outline how we will enrich your child's education during their time at Mead Primary and ensure they have a curriculum that will inspire and delight as well as inform. 

Fundamental British Values

Across the Learning Federation we believe that it is our responsibility to promote the fundamental British values of:

• democracy
• the rule of law
• individual liberty
• mutual respect
• tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

We also believe that actively promoting the values means that we have a duty to challenge opinions or behaviours that are contrary to these fundamental British values.

Through our provision of a Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural curriculum we provide opportunities that:
• enable pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence;
• enable pupils to distinguish right from wrong and to respect the civil and criminal law of England;
• encourage pupils 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;
• enable pupils to acquire a broad general knowledge of and respect for public institutions and services in England;
• further tolerance and harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling pupils to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures;
• encourage respect for other people; and
• encourage respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic processes.

Democracy

Across our Learning Federation we believe in our pupils having many opportunities for their voices to be heard. We have a school council which meets regularly to discuss issues raised in class council meetings. The council has its own budget and is able to genuinely effect change within the school. All of the council members for each year group are voted in by their class.

'I like picking a classmate who is sensible and will listen to my ideas.' Amelia Tattum

Each term the children in Years 2-6 are able to nominate and vote for classmates to receive an “Excellence Certificate” which recognises the way in which they have upheld the values of the school.

In addition pupils have an annual questionnaire with which they are able to put forward their views about the school.

“My idea to improve the school was to have a junk modelling club. The next term one of the teachers started it… it has been great fun!” Jack Ince

Pupils also get to elect their House Captains who will lead the teams for the year:

"I know that I need to set a very positive example around the school and live up to the key values. If the other pupils see me earning house points then they will imitate me"
Joseph Wane

We have also established a Parent Council which allows parents the chance to take part in planning the strategic direction of the school, give feedback on the day to day management and suggest improvements to how things are done at Mead Primary.

Curriculum links include:
Y2 Democracy in our locality
Y3 The Iron Age – tribal states
Y4 London – the role of Parliament
Y5 The beginnings of democracy – The Ancient Greeks 
Y6 Changing Power of Monarchs 

The 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, when dealing with behaviour as well as through school assemblies. Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind laws, that they 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.

Curriculum links include:
Y1
Rules and responsibilities 
Fire Brigade visit
Y2
Rules and responsibilities
Laws of the countryside  
Y3
Rules and responsibilities
Police visit  
Rules of the Internet
Y4
Rules and responsibilities  
Magna Carta
Rules of the Internet
Y5
Rules and responsibilities
Magistrates trial
Rules of the Internet
Y6
Rules and responsibilities
Royal Courts of Justice
Rules of the Internet - Digital Leaders
Police Safety Talk

Individual Liberty 

Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make choices safely, through provision of a safe environment and empowering education.  Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advised how to exercise these safely, for example through our E-Safety and PSHE lessons. Whether it be through their choice of learning challenge, or their choice of participation in our numerous extra-curricular clubs and opportunities, pupils are given the freedom to make meaningful choices.

We celebrate Anti Bullying Week where the Schools Council presents an assembly on the expectations for our school. In classes each pupil then signs the Learning Federation Anti Bullying Contract.

'Our anti-bullying contract is really useful because we all know what to do and how to treat each other.' Evita

Anti Bullying Day

Anti Bullying Contract & Anti Bullying Procedures

Mutual Respect

Children learn that their behaviours have an effect on their own rights and those of others. All members of the school community treat each other with respect. Our volunteering programme for Mead, Team Mead, makes it quick and easy for pupils to give their time, find volunteer opportunities and do great things for their school community.

Whether it’s cleaning up the environment or volunteering at one of our events, Team Mead mobilises the community spirit and enthusiasm of our pupils to make a difference.

Building on all the work that has already taken place in improving the school, Team Mead focuses efforts on areas where volunteers can make the biggest impact. These areas are: Eco Heroes, Lunch Warriors, Play Leaders, Pupil Leaders, Reading Champions & Event Support.

'I love to volunteer at lunchtime! I get to wear an eco-hero jacket and help keep our school clean and tidy.'  Ella Nash

Y1/Y2
Reading buddies
Volunteering - visiting vulnerable people within the community
Environment - walking bus, ride to school week

Y3/Y4
Volunteering – Eco heroes
Reading buddies
Environment - walking bus, ride to school week
Stroke Association Fundraising

Y5/Y6
Play leaders, Lunch warriors
Lead charity events
Environment - walking bus, ride to school week
Food Drive
We Are Silent
Random acts of kindness
Legacy assembly & celebration

Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs

Mead is situated in an area which is becoming ever more culturally diverse; therefore we place a great emphasis on promoting diversity with the children. Assemblies are regularly planned to address this issue either directly or through the inclusion of stories and celebrations from a variety of faiths and cultures. Our RE & PSHCE teaching reinforce this. Members of different faiths or religions are encouraged to share their knowledge to enhance learning within classes and the school. Children visit places of worship that are important to different faiths.

'It's interesting when we find out about different places and people.  I didn't know that Walter Tull was one of the first professional footballers and first officers in the First World War who had a different background to other men.  He worked really hard and never gave up'. 
Tyler

At Mead we will actively challenge pupils, staff or parents expressing opinions contrary to fundamental British Values, including ‘extremist’ views.

Curriculum links include:
Y2 Jewish visitor
Y3 Local clergyman visit
Y4 Visit a Hindu temple
Y5 Visit an Islamic mosque
Y6 Local religious leader visit