Preparing Students for Life in Modern Britain At Sir John Hunt Community Sports College we take great pride in the broad range of opportunities we offer our students both within the curriculum and beyond. We believe in respect and tolerance for all individuals and groups, so they learn without prejudice. It is our aim at Sir John Hunt to deliver the highest quality education to all our students in a dynamic Britain where students’ success is not limited by faith, race, gender, sexuality or wealth and they can achieve to greater heights. It is essential that we meet the requirements set out in section 78 of the Education Act 2002 and promote the spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) development of our students. As a College Sir John Hunt will strive to ensure its students all develop an understanding of the British democratic process. This begins with a foundation of democracy, from the Greek systems up to today, and will take any democratic opportunity (national, local, or school based) to give students a voice. We have ensured students all develop an understanding of the British legal system by embedding it into our Philosophy and Ethics curriculum in KS3, alongside the tutor time theme week. We have included a “geography of crime” module into GCSE Philosophy and Ethics GCSE which focuses on the UK legal system and modern approaches to crime reduction. The Philosophy and Ethics programme of study has been developed recently to specifically tackle issues surrounding tolerance and discrimination. Students are actively encouraged to develop informed opinions, and to respect the opinions of others. At Sir John Hunt promotion of the fundamental British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs takes place in a wide range of opportunities and experiences. Democracy Democracy can be seen as an understanding of how citizens can influence decision‐making through the democratic process, equality of rights and privileges. It can also refer to our nation’s electoral systems. At Sir John Hunt we promote the importance of democracy through such things as: 
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The election of our Student Council Student voice – representation from elected individuals Students being given the opportunity to make choices both within lessons and in the curriculum Students are encouraged to challenge their own views and the views of others in a safe environment The ethos of the College is one of promoting equality for all SMSC theme – Democracy and General Elections 
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History – Creation of the UK – formation of Parliament Geography – The EU how would you vote on the issue of remaining in the EU? The College participated in Plymouth and UK young people elections with all of our students having the opportunity to vote As part of Whitleigh Big Local our students sit in a variety of forums to add their views to local consultations The rule of law All people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced. An appreciation that living under the rule of law protects individual citizens and is essential for their wellbeing and safety. At Sir John Hunt we promote the rule of law through such things as:  The College has a Conduct for Learning Policy clearly and consistently applied across years 7‐11  The College invites community police in to discuss local issues with students and present in SMSC sessions  We have close working relationships with the local police as part of our pastoral care  Drugs and Alcohol education takes place through SMSC and the pastoral curriculum  Sixth form students all engage in the ‘Learn to Live’ presentations  Year 8 & 9 students participate in Devon CAP and the ‘Smart and Safe’ programme  GCSE Geography – Geography of Crime – the UK judicial system  Philosophy and Ethics – creation of a community and the UK rule of law in society.  Pastoral – curriculum collapse day – healthy decisions (tackling consent and what it means)  Pastoral – Year 9 “Last Orders” presentation looking at laws surrounding drugs and alcohol, and why we need them. Individual liberty Individual liberty suggests the free exercise of rights: an understanding that there is a separation of power between the executive and the judiciary, and that while some public bodies such as the police and the army can be held to account through Parliament, others such as the courts maintain independence. At Sir John Hunt we promote individual liberty through such things as:  Students feel safe and secure and confident in sharing their views to keep themselves and others safe  SMSC curriculum allows students to learn about the importance of being free to make their own choices  SMSC theme – diversity  SMSC theme – Prejudice  SMSC theme – The UK justice system  GCSE Geography – “the geography of crime”  GCSE Philosophy and Ethics – The law and religion  KS3 Philosophy and Ethics –Entirely developed around this theme.  Students are actively encouraged to discuss and have dialogue about their rights and responsibilities in Britain today  The College offers an extensive information advice and guidance (IAG) provision to students, including the purchasing of independent IAG services, giving the opportunity for choice at key transition points.  A wealth of extra‐curricular activities and clubs available to all students Mutual respect An understanding that the freedom to choose and hold other faiths and beliefs is protected in law and the proper regard for an individual’s dignity which is reciprocated. At Sir John Hunt we promote mutual respect through such things as:  There is a strong ethos in the College promoting personal identity, anti‐bullying, relationships (including consent), emotional health, gender and career stereotypes, sexism, racism, and homophobia: this is supported through SMSC provision and supported by the conduct for learning policy and Positive Choices  Behaviour in lessons is in the majority of lessons outstanding  Behaviour around the College outside of lessons is good  Students are used to interview new staff and provide hospitality at events  Our prefect system, duties and student meal time assistants are embedded and respected  There is continued modelling of ‘good manners’ that are now consistently reciprocated by most students Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs An acceptance that other people having different faiths or beliefs to oneself (or having none) should be accepted and tolerated, and should not be the cause of prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour. At Sir John Hunt we promote the importance of tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs through such things as:  SMSC theme on Prejudice, diversity and love. All tackling misconceptions and prompting debate and thought  Philosophy and ethics – Inhumanity unit, Equality unit, Humanity unit – developing a functional community  SMSC theme – Prejudice, Equality, Human rights  Pastoral structure – highlighting racial and discriminatory bullying and tackling specifically