At Bramcote Hills Primary we are fortunate to have a diverse school community. We strive to provide a school community that respects, values and celebrates differences.  Throughout the school year we celebrate many different events, such as Diwali, Lunar New Year, Mental Health week and Wellbeing week. 

Our school has a team of Diversity Champions from Key Stage Two who meet once every half-term. This provides children in our school a voice to share their thoughts on diversity, equality and inclusion within our school and ways we can build upon and improve our practice. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive education for all our pupils that recognises the nine protected characteristics stated in the Equality Act of 2010. Through teaching these children gain an understanding of the world in which they are growing up in and develop a respect towards people who hold these characteristics.   

The Protected Characteristics are as follows: 

• Sex (gender)
• Disability 
• Age
• Religion or belief
• Marriage and Civil partnerships (families)
• Pregnancy or maternity
• Sexual orientation
• Gender reassignment

We teach about these Protected Characteristics in line with our Jigsaw PSHCE scheme of work and at an age appropriate level. In Foundation and Key stage One we prioritise our teaching of the characteristics highlighted in bold.  

Promoting British Values at Bramcote Hills Primary School

At Bramcote Hills Primary School, we celebrate the diversity of our pupils, families and wider community. We are committed to promoting equality, respect and inclusion, in line with the Equality Act 2010, the Prevent Duty (2015) and the Department for Education’s guidance on Promoting Fundamental British Values.

The DfE defines British Values as:

• Democracy

• The Rule of Law

• Individual Liberty

• Mutual Respect

• Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

These values are embedded across school life, the curriculum, and our ethos. We aim to nurture confident, compassionate and responsible citizens who positively contribute to British and global society.

How We Promote British Values

Democracy

• Pupil voice is central to school life, including through the School Council and Eco Reps.

• Children regularly vote on decisions, contribute ideas, and take part in debates.

• Democratic values are explored through PSHE, assemblies and curriculum topics.

Rule of Law

• Our "Five School Rules" are consistently reinforced and understood by all.

• Pupils learn to distinguish right from wrong and the importance of laws in school and wider society.

• We work with local services such as the police and fire service to deepen understanding.

• Year 6 pupils take part in the DARE programme, focusing on legal and ethical choices.

Individual Liberty

• Children are supported to make safe, informed choices in a secure environment.

• We promote independence, self-confidence, and personal responsibility.

• Pupils learn about rights and freedoms through PSHE, online safety, and pastoral support.

• A strong safeguarding and anti-bullying culture underpins all we do.

Mutual Respect and Tolerance

• Respect is a core value and is modelled by staff and pupils.

• Our curriculum (including RE and PSHE) fosters understanding of different faiths, cultures and perspectives.

• We welcome visitors from a range of backgrounds and organise visits to places of worship.

• Discriminatory behaviour is not tolerated and is actively challenged.

• Our global curriculum promotes cultural diversity, with themes that encourage empathy and awareness.

Click on the tabs to find out more about some of our special events in school.