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At Petersfield we are committed to the promotion of British Values through our Christian ethos and our spiritual, moral, social and cultural provision. We recognise the importance of our responsibility to prepare children for life in modern Britain and ensure that the fundamental British Values are introduced, discussed and lived out throughout our school curriculum. We also recognise the multi-cultural, multi-faith nature of the United Kingdom and actively promote and model these ideals, welcoming admissions from all those families entitled to education under British law regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, political or financial status. As well as actively promoting British values, the opposite also applies. We challenge children, staff or parents expressing opinions that are contrary to fundamental values including 'extremist' views, as part of our Prevent agenda.

These values are:

Democracy

UN CRC Article 12: Children have the right to say what they think should happen, when adults are making decisions that affect them, and to have their opinions taken into account.

The rule of law

UN CRC Article 19: Governments should ensure that children are properly cared for, and protect them from violence, abuse and neglect by their parents, or anyone else who looks after them.

Individual liberty

UN CRC Article 31: All children have a right to relax and play, and to join in a wide range of activities.

UN CRC Article 15: Children have the right to meet together and to join groups and organisations, as long as this does not stop other people from enjoying their rights.

Mutual respect

UN CRC Article 2: The Convention applies to everyone whatever their race, religion, abilities, whatever they think or say and whatever type of family they come from.

UN CRC Article 30: Children have a right to learn and use the language and customs of their families, whether these are shared by the majority of people in the country or not.

Tolerance of different faiths and beliefs

UN CRC Article 14: Children have the right to think and believe what they want, and to practise their religion, as long as they are not stopping other people from enjoying their rights. Parents should guide their children on these matters.

View these documents below to find out more about how we promote British Values at Petersfield and to see our Policy:

Latest News

23rd Jul - School is now closed for the summer holiday. During this time, wellbeing information can be found on the 'Pupil Welfare' page under the Safeguarding menu above. We look forward to welcoming our pupils, parents and visitors back to school on Wednesday 3rd September. Happy summer!

23rd Jul - We are so proud of you year 6! Thank you for leading our Leavers' Assembly so well as your final act at Petersfield. Good Luck! We know you will shine brightly at secondary school as you have always done at Petersfield.

23rd Jul - Thank you to a parent and her company for the kind donation of a scientific calculator, presented today to each pupil in year 6 ready for secondary school.

23rd Jul - Our pupils and staff enjoyed signing our year 6 leavers' shirts during our picnic, providing a treasured memory for years to come!

23rd Jul - A whole school picnic was enjoyed by all this lunchtime. Our thanks to our catering team both for today and for a whole year of catering for our pupils.

23rd Jul - Thank you to Rev Felicity and organist John for today's Leavers' service. Thank you to the parents and secondary siblings who were able to join us. The choir sang 'This is me' as we reflected on our amazing year 6 and enjoyed their memories from their 7 year journey at Petersfield.

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Mental Health support, including crisis support:
YOUnited offers support to children and young people aged 5 to 17 with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Click here to access their resources including a link to 'Help in a Crisis' info.


Is your child due to start school in September 2025? If so, click here to visit our admissions page.


Have you visited our 'Reading for Pleasure' page where local published author Ute Maria is adding stories regularly? Click on the 'Curriculum' tab to enjoy the stories.


Have you tried any of the experiments in the science magazines you can find on the 'Science is Fun' webpage? Click on the 'Curriculum' tab to find out more.


Save yourself time naming uniform and raise money for school. Visit www.stikins.co.uk. Quote code 15787


As per County and national guidance, Petersfield will only close in exceptional circumstances or where instructed to do so. The decision will be made ASAP and displayed first on our school website in the 'Latest News' above.


Funding for Petersfield - As you may have read in the media, school funding is under threat. Please click here to see the information about how you can continue to help.


As we explained in a newsletter, we have updates our policies and privacy notice about how we process data in line with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). Click here for the updated policies.


Please see our vacancies page for an opportunity for a Playworker.


Are you interested in being a Governor? Do you have HR or Finance skills? If so, please do visit our Governors' webpage to find out more about the strategic role of our Governors.

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Petersfield Church of England Aided
Primary School,
Hurdleditch Rd,
Orwell,
Near Royston.
SG8 5QG

office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk
Telephone 01223 207382

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