British Values
Schools, through their curriculum, are legally bound to actively promote the fundamental British values.
| Ofsted version | DfE version |
| Democracy | Respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic process |
| The rule of law | Respect for the basis on which the law is made and applied in England |
| Support for equality of opportunity for all | |
| Individual Liberty | Support and respect for the liberties of all within the law |
| Mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs | Respect for and tolerance of different faiths and religions and other beliefs |
How can this be done at Newhey C P School?
‘actively promote …’
- Focus on, and show how, the school’s work is effective in securing these values
- Challenging pupils, staff or parents who express opinions contrary to British values
Democracy – what do we do?
- Provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of, and promote respect for, public institutions and services
- Teach pupils how they can influence decision-making through the democratic process
- Include in the curriculum information on the advantages and disadvantages of democracy and how it works in Britain
- Encourage pupils to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school
- Organise visits to and from the local council
- Hold ‘elections’ so pupils learn how to argue and defend points of view as well as elect members for the School and Eco Council
- Help pupils to express their views
- Teach pupils how public services operate and how they are held to account
- Model how perceived injustice can be peacefully challenged
Rule of law – what do we do?
- Ensure school rules and expectations are clear and fair
- elp pupils to distinguish right from wrong
- elp pupils to respect the law and the basis on which it is made
- elp pupils to understand that living under the rule of law protects individuals
- nclude visits from the police in the curriculum
- Teach pupils aspects of both civil and criminal law and discuss how this might differ from some religious laws
- Develop restorative justice approaches to resolve conflicts
Individual liberty – what do we do?
- Support pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence
- Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour, as well as knowing their rights
- Model freedom of speech through pupil participation, while ensuring protection of vulnerable pupils and promoting critical analysis of evidence
- Challenge stereotypes
- Implement a strong anti-bullying culture
Respect and tolerance – what do we do?
- Promote respect for individual differences
- Help pupils to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life
- Challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour
- Organise visits to places of worship
- Develop links with faith communities
- Develop critical personal thinking skills
- Discuss differences between people, such as differences of faith, ethnicity, disability, gender or sexuality and differences of family situations, such as looked-after children or young carers