Our pupils will encounter rules and laws throughout their entire lives. We want our pupils to understand that whether these laws govern the class, the school, the neighbourhood or the country, they are set for good reasons and must be adhered to.

This understanding of the importance of rules will be consistently reinforced through assemblies and our curriculum. The involvement of our pupils in the creation of the school rules helps them to understand the reasons behind the rules and the consequences if they are broken. Through philosophical enquiry in our RS, PHSE and enrichment lessons, we allow opportunity to debate and discuss the reasons for laws so that children can recognise the importance of these for their own protection. Throughout the year we welcome visits from members of the wider community which have included the police, war veterans, the fire brigade and many more. We believe that clear explanations and real life stories emphasise the importance of the rule of law for our pupils.

We invest a great deal of time in creating a positive culture in our school, so that children are in a safe environment where choices and freedoms are encouraged This is only possible if staff and pupils consistently maintain our “Respect and Pride” expectations. In lessons, learning tasks are developing as part of our pedagogy so there is a greater opportunity for the child to decide upon the format. We have invested in something called real smart to promote equity, running on google so that our students can use different devices to access a wide range of resources to support their learning. We encourage children to choose the task that will challenge them, giving them more freedom to determine their own learning. We offer a range of clubs which pupils have the freedom to choose from, based on their interests. Through our ICT-E-Safety, PHSE, RS and science subjects, we educate children on their rights and personal freedoms as well as supporting them in recognising how to exercise these freedoms safely. At KAEP we believe that valuing choice and freedom in daily school life will foster a value for individual liberty as the children embark upon their adult lives.

Mutual respect is at the core of our school life. Students learn to treat each other and staff with great respect. This is evident when walking around the School and in the classrooms. Our staff work hard to engage children and foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration and it is our ambition to ensure this is in place for every student and every teacher, every day. Our School motto is “Respect and Pride” and this partnership is seen throughout the various relationships between students and staff.

At KAEP we offer a culturally rich and diverse curriculum in which all major religions are studied and respected. At the KAEP we strongly believe that tolerance is gained through knowledge and understanding. Through our curriculum and the routines of our daily school life, we strive to demonstrate tolerance and help children to become knowledgeable and understanding citizens who can build a better Britain for the future.