Fulston Manor School is committed to serving our community.  We recognise the multi-cultural, multi faith and ever-changing nature of our community. We also understand the vital role we have in ensuring groups or individuals within the school are not subjected to intimidation or radicalisation by those wishing to unduly, or illegally, influence them.

We follow equal opportunities' guidance which guarantees that there will be no discrimination against any individual or group, regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, political or financial status, or similar. Fulston Manor School is dedicated to preparing students for their adult life beyond the formal examined curriculum and ensuring that we promote and reinforce British values to all our students.

The five British Values are:

• Democracy
• The rule of law
• Individual liberty
• Mutual respect
• Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

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Democracy

The principle of democracy is consistently being reinforced at Fulston Manor, with democracy processes being used for important decisions within the school community, for instance, elections being held for School Captain and Prefects positions, Form and Sport Captains and Student voice members. The principle of democracy is also explored in the History and Religious Studies curriculum as well as in tutor time and assemblies. 

The rule of law

The importance of laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced at Fulston Manor School.  Students are taught the rules and expectations of the school which are highlighted by the student code of conduct and student expectations.  Students are taught the value and the reasons behind laws that govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken.  Visits from authorities such as the Police, St Johns Ambulance and the Fire Service reinforce this message.

Individual liberty

At Fulston Manor, students are actively encouraged to make independent choices, with the knowledge that they are in a safe, secure and supportive environment. Staff at Fulston Manor educate and provide boundaries for students to make informed choices, through a safe environment and an empowering education. 

Students are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and are advised on how to exercise these safely, for example through e-safety and our PDC Personal Development Curriculum Programme.

Fulston Manor has a robust anti-bullying culture and has in place a comprehensive Behaviour for Learning Policy, Anti Bullying Policy which is over seen by the Anti-Bullying coordinator Miss Spinola.

Mutual Respect

Respect is a strong part of Fulston Manor School and is part of its our Ethos and Values.  Students learn that their behaviours has an effect on their own rights and those of others.  All members of the school community treat each other with respect and this is reiterated in every aspect of our school.

Mutual respect is embraced throughout the curriculum by providing the opportunity for students to express their views in a safe environment with Fulston’s ethos.

Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

This is achieved though equipping our students with the ability to understand their place in a culturally diverse society and by giving them opportunities to experience such diversity within the school community.  Students benefit from a number of visitors during assemblies and the PDC (Personal Curriculum  Programme).  Additionally, students are actively encouraged to share their faith and beliefs within the school and celebrate festivities throughout the calendar year.  The Religious Studies curriculum, which is compulsory for all students up to the end of KS4, provides a broad and balanced education on a range of faiths, religions and cultures. 

Fulston Manor School is part of Erasmus which is recognised by the British Council and Ofsted for its contribution to students’ Social, Moral, Spiritual & Cultural and curriculum knowledge about global issues.  Fulston Manor has received funding to maintain our partnerships with schools across Europe to teach students about life in other countries and develop them as global citizens.

Through our SMSC education we help students to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence; distinguish right from wrong and to respect English law; encourage students to accept responsibility for their behaviour, show initiative and contribute positively to society; enable students to acquire a broad general knowledge of, and respect for, English public institutions and services and to appreciate and respect their own and other cultures.

Fulston Manor School strives endlessly to ensure that its students leave with the strongest foundation of values upon which to build a successful life and a successful contribution to our Society.