Democracy
Every voice counts! We all have a say in making decisions that affect us.
Good Practice
- Provide opportunites for pupils to have their voices heard and valued in class discussions and debates
- Provide opportunities for voting so pupils have first hand experiences of the democratic process
- Encourage pupils to volunteer for different roles which benefit the school community such as: playtime buddies, lunch time and playtime equipment monitor, computer monitors and librarians
- Consult pupils as to the content of and outcomes of their learning
- Consider national and international events, such as major elections, local council issues and community issues and integrate into assemblies and planning.
Evidence at Berridge
- Pupils voting in class following class debates and discussions, to decide class treats etc
- Pupils choosing how to present their learning, asking questions and researching answers
- Pupils writing manifestos and voting in Berridge Elections
- Pupils making decisions about current issues
- Pupils learning about democracy and the democratic process in PSHE
- Pupils comparing the voting system today with the system in Ancient Greece