PHSE- the importance of rules

 Today in assembly Mrs Yardley spoke to us about the importance of individual liberty, one of our British values. To make her point about how important individual liberty is, she came up with some very bizarre rules for Apple Class to see the children’s reaction. Once the children decided they weren’t fair or reasonable, she explained that is why as a British citizen we value the right to make choices: like who to be friends with, what to read and what to wear. 

As a link to this in our PHSE learning we looked at the rules we do have within the school and why we have them. Whilst some children initially were for abolishing all rules, our class discussions soon highlighted that people would get hurt, upset and would disorderly. We talked about some key rules and why we have that rule. Generally we thought that by having rules people are kept safe, healthy and are happier.