We accept, respect and celebrate cultural diversity.

Good Practice

• Provide opportunities for pupils to participate in and respond to artistic, musical, sporting and cultural events.
• Developing an understanding of and respect for different faiths and cultures
• Recognise and value, the things we share in common across cultural, religious, ethnic and socio-economic communities
• Have knowledge of Great Britain’s democratic parliamentary system
• Understand and appreciate the cultural influences that have shaped their own heritage and that of others
• Embrace the diverseness of our school community and Britain in general

Evidence at Berridge

• Pupils explore, discuss and take interest in the cultural similarities and differences of our school community
• Pupils confidently talk about their backgrounds, heritage, opinions and beliefs
• Diversity built into curriculum planning- this may focus on different cultures, traditions, significant people in the past or present
• RE curriculum explores beliefs, culture, food and dress allows for discussion and reflection
• Pupils participate in concerts at school and in the community, Sports teams compete locally and trips, visits and visitors enrich the curriculum