The Rule of Law British Values

The Department of Education (DfE) requires EYFS providers, schools, colleges and training providers to prepare students for life in modern Britain by developing their understanding of the “core values of the UK”. We welcome visits from members of the wider community, the use of clear explanations and real stories underscores the importance of the rule of law for our students. The Department of Education`s guidelines state that the UK`s values must be promoted by smsc. We want our students to understand that laws are established and must be followed for good reasons. Involving students in the creation of school rules helps them understand the reasons for the rules and the consequences of a violation. At Biddick Primary School, we are committed to these values and regularly reinforce them in the following way: The laws of this country are put in place to help us live and work in a happy, safe and secure environment. Respect for laws introduced through democratic processes is in our best interest if we are to remain safe. In college, the rules are set for this very reason, with the main goal of keeping you safe and developing your skills in the course you are taking. For maintained schools, this is set out in Promoting Core British Values as part of SMSC.

While teaching “British values” may seem like a big task, don`t worry: schools already have the tools to cover much of it. The language we hear from the government is the `promotion of core British values` and the `acceptance`, `respect` and `tolerance` of young people – as if we all already agree on what these values are, accept that they are unique to the UK and think we should definitely follow them. While we believe that the above values are important for a strong society, they are also human values, and it is only important to think about these values and how they develop as we do so. There had been a consultation on the summer holidays, but the sudden implementation left some of us breathless. Governors must now, we were told, ensure that schools “actively promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual freedom and mutual respect and tolerance towards people of different faiths and beliefs”. The Department of Education states that it is necessary to “create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation of all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual freedom and mutual respect and tolerance of people of different faiths and beliefs”. But school leaders must also show that they address British values through the curriculum, assemblies, wider opportunities, visits, discussions and literature. How does our school positively prepare students for life in modern Britain and promote the core British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual freedom and mutual respect and tolerance of people of different faiths and beliefs, as well as people without faiths? “Strong or active rejection of fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual freedom and mutual respect and tolerance of different religions and beliefs; and/or demands the death of members of our armed forces, whether in Germany or abroad.

We`ve all heard the term British values, but until recently, if I`m completely honest, I couldn`t name all 4 of them. I thought being British meant talking about the weather, watching the World Cup and making a crunchy cup of tea – which the three of me do. The values we share as a nation are not exclusively British, but lead us to be a nation where everyone feels safe, valued and free to be themselves. So what are they, what do they mean? The importance of menstruation is constantly reinforced by the curriculum and daily practice. Assemblies are an opportunity to discuss and debate the issues and reasons why rules are important for the protection of all. As Quakers, I tend to believe that we should at least question the rule of law and sometimes even feel compelled to break it. The Quaker Guidance And Queries guideline states, “Respect the laws of the state, but let your first loyalty be God`s intentions. If you feel driven by a strong belief in breaking the law, probe your conscience deeply. In its revised school inspection framework, Ofsted is clear that schools will struggle to get a decent grade if they don`t provide good CSMS, including how they develop “British values”. The Friends School Council, which supports Quakers in education, had argued during the consultation that “British values” should be replaced by “human rights” or “international law”, but this view was apparently not taken into account. Schools were asked to explain how they promoted British values. So what are “British” values? There are certain values that have been attributed to Britons by the government and some institutions, and these fall into the following broad areas: Ofsted now pays a lot of attention to SMSC when it comes to deciding whether your school is “outstanding”, “inadequate” or somewhere in between, and this is highlighted alongside the UK`s core values and citizenship in the new 2021 Education Inspection Framework.

In our school, we will adhere to certain values that go beyond the “British” and could seek our inspiration for human rights legislation and international law. Above all, we hope to be able to translate some of these values into student action, including the right to protest. It is the questioning and questioning of the rule of law that has shaped and developed some of the British values that we must now promote. Acceptance of the law would have meant that slavery remained legal, that homosexuality was a criminal offence, and that women were wrong to advocate for universal suffrage. At a time when the British government is sending bombers to the Middle East, we had a weekend to reflect on what the “British core values of democracy” could really be. Are British values different from French or Swedish? How can governors really determine the level of our activities to promote these values, whatever they may be? Can we look at values without seeing how they are put into practice? And should we really encourage unconditional adherence to the rule of law? We have the freedom to express our individuality through freedom of expression, choice and individual presentation. Just look at the instructions in the above values and show all the respect. Our individual freedom protects our rights and the expression of our individuality shows our worth in British society, each of us being unique but with a common goal of harmony. .