British Values

In accordance with The Department for Education we aim to actively promote British values in schools to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils are encouraged to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance and understand that while different people may hold different views about what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’, all people living in England are subject to its law. 

The Key Values are: 

Democracy

MP Visit – 5th February 2026

 As part of our appreciation of British values, particularly Democracy we welcomed Hemel MP David Taylor to our school.

We were very proud of our Year 2 children who prepared interesting questions and listened respectfully.

Some of the questions posed:

• Why are there so many potholes?
• Why are all the shops closing in town?
• Why isn’t there enough money for farmers?
• Why isn’t there enough money for schools?

See the latest photos below of democracy in action in our school:  

Democracy at Holtsmere

Rule of law

Individual liberty

Mutual respect

Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs