Democracy

The children have an opportunity to have their voices heard through our school Shura council, class ambassadors, eco committee and pupil surveys. The annual elections of both School Councillors and Eco Warriors are based on pupil votes.

Rule of Law

The importance of Laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced throughout regular school days, as well as when dealing with behaviour and through school assemblies. Pupils are taught the value and reasons behind laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. We actively encourage visits from authorities such as the Police and Fire Service to help reinforce this message.

Islaamic life is governed by the Quran and the Sunnah (the life of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH). We emphasise the importance of following the rules of the Islamic religion so that our children can live spiritually enriched lives.

Individual Liberty

At Unique Academy, the children are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school, we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make choices safely, through the provision of a safe environment and empowering education. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and are advised how to exercise these safely, for example through our learning about E-Safety and during PSHE lessons. Whether it be through their choice in the level of challenge in their work, or their participation in our extra-curricular clubs and opportunities, pupils are given the freedom to make choices.

Mutual Respect

Part of our Islamic ethos has revolved around creating a caring and respectful community where children, parents and staff feel welcome, safe and valued as individuals. The children are taught that respect particularly to visitors, adults working within our school and beyond, as well as towards their peers is important. Respect is promoted through assemblies, class ambassadors and our PSHEC curriculum.

Tolerance

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught that living harmoniously meant helping one another, not being angry or envious of others and being good to our neighbours whatever their faith. This is achieved through our Islamic ethos and by enhancing pupils understanding of their place in a culturally diverse society. Assemblies and discussions are supported by learning in PSHE, RE or when learning about other cultures through History or Geography. At Unique Academy, we teach about all other faiths including Christianity, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism and Hinduism as part of our RE curriculum.

Our Upper Key Stage 2 class visited a Synagogue and we have invited visitors from Hope Church in the past to conduct our whole school assembly.