FUNDAMENTAL ​BRITISH VALUES AT THOMAS AVELING
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The Department for Education sets out five clear strands in their definition of British Values, and these are clearly translated into action at Thomas Aveling School:

The values above have been taught at the school for many years through our curriculum. Many of the values fit into our PSHE, Citizenship and RS curriculums, in addition they are addressed in Themed Education Days and extra-curricular activities. ​

DEMOCRACY

Student voice is important with the Student Council and Leadership Team meeting regularly.  The Student Council make proposals on how the school can be changed and improved – the House System was recommended by the Student Council. The newly formed Eco Club is leading the way in making Thomas Aveling staff and students more environmentally aware. The Leadership Team take on various roles throughout the school including the recognition and celebration of diversity across the school.

THE RULE OF LAW
 
During their daily lives at the School, students will encounter rules and laws. These rules and laws are constantly reinforced throughout the day both in and outside the classroom. Through individual subjects, (e.g PSHE & Citizenship curriculum) and our behaviour policy, students understand the reasons and values behind the rules and laws and understand that there are sanctions if they do not follow them.

The School also invites in various authorities such as our attached Police Officer and the Fire Service to deliver assemblies, speak to individuals and individual groups of students and offers qualifications from these authorities through a range of subjects.  
 
INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY
 
In lessons, students are encouraged to join in and feel free to express their opinion. They are also taught that they will have their opinion challenged and they have a right to reply to this too.  We have Debate Clubs which further develop this understanding, as well as regular features in a variety of subjects including English and History.  Students are encouraged to exercise their rights and personal freedom, whilst appreciating that everyone is unique. This enables our students to feel self-confident and have high self-esteem.
 
MUTUAL RESPECT
 
This is a core virtue of the School. Students and all staff treat each other with great respect. The relationships between our staff and students are incredible. This is backed up by our behaviour policy, assemblies, class and form discussions and through the daily interactions of all members and visitors to our school.
 
Extra-Curricular, be it Sport, Music, Drama, Reading, Chess, or our popular Debate Clubs, contributes hugely to our ethos of Mutual Respect at the School. As well as in lessons, through enrichment and after-school activities, students learn to respect each other in every way.
 
TOLERANCE OF THOSE OF DIFFERENT FAITHS AND BELIEFS
 
Students understand their place in a culturally diverse society through the many opportunities they experience. This is through assemblies, PSHE curriculum and through our excellent RS department. The School challenges those opinions contrary to the fundamental British Value of tolerance, including ‘extremist’ views.

All major religions are studied and respected, and we believe that it is the responsibility of everyone to demonstrate tolerance and ensure that our students are knowledgeable and understanding citizens, prepared for life in modern Britain.​