Bailiffe Bridge Junior & Infant School

Spiritual Development

Children at Bailiffe Bridge School show spiritual growth through their:

• Willingness to reflect on their own beliefs and those of others, including religious and non-religious worldviews.

• Respect for different faiths, values, feelings, and perspectives.

• Curiosity, fascination and enjoyment in learning about themselves, others, and the wider world—both tangible and intangible.

• Imaginative and creative approaches to learning.

• Openness to reflecting on their learning and experiences.

Moral Development

Children demonstrate moral understanding through their:

• Ability to recognise right from wrong and apply this understanding in real-life situations.

• Respect for the rule of law and the school's behavioural expectations.

• Understanding of the consequences of their actions and choices.

• Willingness to explore moral and ethical questions, offering reasoned and thoughtful viewpoints.

• Appreciation that others may hold different beliefs or perspectives, and treating them with fairness and respect.

Social Development

Children show positive social development by:

• Using a range of social skills when working and interacting with others from diverse backgrounds and age groups.

• Participating in different social settings, showing cooperation, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Volunteering and contributing to the school and wider community.

• Showing an interest in how different communities and societies work at local, national, and global levels.

• Embracing and promoting the British Values of Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, and Mutual Respect and Tolerance.

• Playing an active and positive role in modern British society.

Cultural Development

Children at Bailiffe Bridge School develop cultural awareness and appreciation through:

• Participation in a wide range of experiences, including the arts, music, sport, science, technology, and mathematics.

• Understanding and valuing the diversity of cultures within the school, the local area, and beyond.

• Eagerness to explore cultural traditions and beliefs different from their own.

• Respecting and celebrating cultural diversity, as seen in their attitudes toward different religious, ethnic, and socio-economic groups.

• Learning about the democratic parliamentary system of Britain, its role in shaping national values, and its impact on modern British life.