Fundamental BritishValues Policy
The Japanese SchoolApproved by:

The School Management Committee

Last reviewed on:June 2023

Next review due by:June 2024

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Date: June 2023

1Version Number

Modified By

Modifications Made

Date Modified

1.1

K. Nishihara

Review and update format.

01/04/2021

1.2

K. Okamoto

Updated28/04/2022

1.3

K. Okamoto

Reviewed and updated

04/05/2022

1.4

K. Okamoto

Reviewed and updated

01/06/2023

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This policy should be read in conjunction with other policies below:● Independent schools Standards Regulations 2014
● Child Protection And Safeguarding Policy of the Japanese School May 2023
● Japanese curriculum authorised by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology
Promoting Fundamental British Values
Japanese school approaches the promotion of fundamental British values in line with
the Government’s prevent strategy. These British values are: democracy, individual
liberty, the rule of law, mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths andbelief. Each is defined below and placed in a school context through the use of examples.
It is, without question, everyone’s duty to ensure they do not undermine thesefundamental British values as detailed. They do not follow typical British value, butaccording to Japanese curriculum directed by the Ministry of Education, Culture,Sports, Science and Technology, primary 6 and junior 2 & 3 study them through Social
Studies, Integrated Studies and others.
Democracy
Democracy can be seen as a state of society characterized by equality of rights andprivileges. It can also refer to our nation’s electoral systems.
In school we promote the importance of democracy through such things as:● A programme of study is delivered to Primary 6 (Key stage 3) and Junior 2 & 3(Key stage 5) with comprehensive coverage of the topics outlined in the PSHE ,SMSC and RSE curriculum, which is equivalent to Moral Education and Integral
Studies.
● The free and fair electoral process for student positions of responsibility.
● Students being encouraged to consider alternative pathways in lessons.
● Students Voice on key school decisions through whole school surveying.
● Students also elect peers to represent them.
Individual liberty

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Individual liberty suggests the free exercise of rights generally seen as outside
government control.
In school we promote the importance of individual liberty through such things as:● The increasing liberty afforded to students as they move up through the years.
● The extra-curricular activities and clubs.
● Students encouraged to voice views in lessons in a formative manner.
● Students offered autonomy over choices regarding academic pathways.
● Learning about “health choices” in relation to diet, exercise, a healthy mind andpositive lifestyle.
● Learning about radicalisation and extremism through PSHE activities, which
are equivalent to Moral Education in our curriculum.
Rule of Law
All people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly appliedand enforced.
In school we promote the importance of the rule of law through such things as:● There is a shared classroom code of practice.
● Behaviour for learning is promoted in every classroom.
● The school has a clear sanctions policy and actively rewards students for theirachievements.
● Marking and feedback, as well as homework, policies set clear boundaries which
are explained clearly to students.
● Accountability is stressed to all stakeholders including staff [teacher’sStandards], students [Student Code of Conduct], and Committee members.
Mutual respect
The proper regard for an individual’s dignity, which is reciprocated
In school we promote the importance of mutual respect through such things as:● Classroom code of practice.
● School ethos statement

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● Clear guidance on good behaviour in every area
● Assemblies including those focused on other cultures, stereotypes or prejudice.
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Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
A far, objective and permissive attitude to those whose faith and beliefs may differ fromone’s own.
In school we promote the importance of tolerance of those with different faiths andbeliefs add non-belief through such things as:●Observance some religious beliefs.
●Acceptance of faith symbolism.
In Japanese law religious lessons are not allowed to teach in the classroom and as aschool certified and granted by the Japanese Government we must follow the law. But
primary 6 and junior 2 & 3 learn some parts of them through History and Civics asevidence.
SMSC AND PSHE
In order to develop the whole individual and genuinely prepare our students for an everchanging world, we strive to nurture our young people’s citizenship (PSHE) and topromote their spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development at every
opportunity.

Our school has a thriving enrichment programme as well as

opportunities to participate in numerous trips and visits. In addition, all subjects acrossthe curriculum offer the opportunity to discuss moral issues, personal experience andwonder and help students develop their social skills.

Integrated Studies varydepending on each year. In our curriculum some part are related with Britishness andschool events.

Prevent duty
All staff understand their statutory duty. Throughout the academic year all staff andFundamental British Values Policy 202306 v1.4

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Committee Members receive Safeguarding Training including very specific training.
All staff understand that any concern about extremism or radicalisation of our young
people is to be treated as a Safeguarding issue and thus should be treated in exactly thesame way. We have a robust procedure in place should we have any concerns. We
ensure that through open discussion within classrooms we enable young people to testout their ideas in a safe and supportive environment where staff can challenge andbroaden students’ understanding of the wilder world.
Japanese School has got ‘in-service education programme’ so that each teacher clearlyand precisely follows the instructions every year.
Monitoring
The Headteacher will organise an annual review of the policy in order to take note oftrends and areas of improvement.

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