British Values
British Values are:
| Ofsted version | DfE Version |
| Democracy | Respect for democracy and support for participation in the democratic process |
| The rule of the law | Respect for the basis on which the law is made and applies 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 religious and other beliefs |
How can this be done at Woodlands C. of E. Primary 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, everything and everyone
• 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
• 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
•Help pupils to distinguish right from wrong
•Help pupils to respect the law and the basis on which it is made
•Help pupils to understand that living under the rule of law protects individuals
•Include 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
- 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 critical personal thinking skills
•Discuss differences between people
