At St Oswald’s Church of England Primary School, we believe that justice, responsibility and compassion should be woven through every part of school life. As a Christian community, we encourage everyone to treat others with kindness, dignity and respect, recognising that every person is valued and loved.

We encourage our children to take responsibility for their choices and actions, to consider how their behaviour affects others and to have the courage to speak up when something is unfair or wrong. Through our curriculum, collective worship and wider school experiences, children are given opportunities to explore important issues, develop a strong sense of right and wrong and understand their role within their community and the wider world.

We want our children to become courageous advocates – people who notice injustice, care about others and have the confidence to take action. We encourage them to use their voices, ideas and actions to make a positive difference, whether that is within our school, our local community or further afield.

Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are helpless.
Proverbs 31:8

As we develop our children as courageous advocates, we:

• Encourage children to explore questions of fairness and justice, helping them to develop a strong moral understanding and recognise what is right and wrong.
• Give children a voice, providing opportunities for them to share their views, listen to others and understand that their opinions and ideas can make a difference.
• Encourage children to take action, helping them to move beyond simply recognising problems and consider practical ways they can help.
• Help children understand their responsibilities, both within our school community and as members of the wider world.
• Inspire creativity and problem-solving, encouraging children to think of new and positive ways to respond to challenges and make a difference.
• Equip children with the confidence and courage to speak up, particularly when they see something that is unfair or when someone else needs their support.