Wellbeing; Spiritual, Moral, social and cultural learning; British Values
At Abbey, we believe that the golden thread running through all our learning is built on values, mutual respect, and emotional wellbeing. These foundations are woven into every aspect of school life through our half-termly wellbeing themes, British Values education, and Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural (SMSC) development. Children take part in weekly wellbeing lessons and half-termly assemblies that cover essential life skills—developing healthy relationships, managing emotions, looking after physical and mental health, and understanding how to respond to bullying. Our anti-bullying work follows the ‘Let’s Start STOP’ approach. The acronym S.T.O.P helps children recognise bullying: Several Times On Purpose, and empowers them to act: Start Telling Other People. Our wellbeing curriculum also supports children in building a positive self-image and learning how to manage their mental health. Techniques such as breathing exercises, mindfulness, and yoga are embedded into classroom routines to help children regulate emotions and develop healthy coping strategies. We actively promote British Values—democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of others—through our curriculum, school values, and enrichment opportunities. These are not just taught but lived out in daily school experiences. Pupils learn: • how democratic processes allow citizens to influence decisions • why living under the rule of law is essential for wellbeing and safety • the importance of a balanced power structure, including the independence of the judiciary • that freedom of belief is protected in law and should be respected • that differences in faiths or beliefs should be accepted, never discriminated against • and how to recognise and challenge all forms of discrimination At Abbey, we equip our children not just with knowledge, but with the character, empathy, and life skills they need to thrive as responsible and respectful members of society.
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