British Values
British Values
DEMOCRACY
A culture built upon freedom and equality, where everyone is aware of their rights and responsibilities.
RULE OF LAW
The need for rules to make a happy, safe and secure environment to live and work.
TOLERANCE
Understanding that we all don’t share the same beliefs and values.
INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY
Protection of your rights and the right of others.
MUTUAL RESPECT
Respecting the values, ideas and beliefs of others whilst not imposing our own others.
Promoting British Values in School
The government set out their definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy. These were reinforced in September 2014. These new regulations will sit alongside the requirements of the Equalities Act, which also applies to all types of schools.
Schools are expected to focus on, and be able to show, how our work with pupils is effective in embedding fundamental British values.
The Department for Education’s five-part definition of British values covers:
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democracy
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the rule of law
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individual liberty
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mutual respect
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tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs
We incorporate democratic principles, value the rule of law, support individual liberty and foster a community in which different faiths and beliefs are respected in our school.