Democracy

• Our Head Prefects and School Council reps are democratically elected and organised; They seek the views of their peers
• Our History curriculum investigates democracy and its impact on society
• House Captains are democratically elected
• School Council and Year group council promotes democratic contribution
• The school seeks the opinions of our pupils, parents, staff and governors through surveys and meetings
• Restorative meetings are always held to model how to peacefully overcome conflict

 Mutual Respect

• We promote Positive Relationships in our teaching and learning
• Respect is one of our PROUD values that contribute to our Personal Best
• The PSHCE and RS curriculum teaches pupils to listen and value the opinions of others
• Our behaviour policy promotes respect for others and encourages pupils to take responsibility for their actions
• We promote an inclusive environment at Toynbee School where we value everyone regardless of faith, gender, ethnicity, disability and sexuality

 Rule of Law

• There is a structured behaviour policy which is shared with pupils and parents
• Pupils understand that their behaviour has consequences for themselves and others
• Teachers set out their class rules at the beginning of the year
• The school’s policies are shared online
• The school works with a range of agencies to maintain safeguarding procedures

Personal Liberty

• We offer a diverse number of extra-curricular activities to suit a range of interests
• Through PSHCE pupils are encouraged to understand and exercise their rights
• Toynbee encourages the personal development of pupils and staff
• Through the RSE and Drugs education, pupils are given the information to make informed choices
• Celebrating Uniqueness is one of our PROUD values that contribute to our Personal Best

Tolerance of Others

• The PSHCE and RS Curriculum provides a broad and balanced education on a range of faiths, religions and cultures
• Departments such as History and Geography investigate how the UK has developed into a multicultural society
• Weekly assemblies celebrate key dates from a range of cultures
• We have a zero tolerance to prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour