British Values

Context Our Service recognises the multi-cultural, multi-faith nature of the United Kingdom Our staff recognise the important role our Service plays in promoting the values of modern Britain The government requires all educational organisations to promote British Values with their learners

Promoting Equality and Diversity Promoting British Values British Values is part of BAES’s work in promoting equality and diversity in all what we do . Promoting Equality and Diversity Promoting British Values Values are principles or standards of behaviour; one’s judgement of what is important in life.

Democracy Rule of Law As defined in Prevent Duty British Values Individual Liberty Respect & Tolerance As defined in Prevent Duty

British Values – Democracy Democracy means “Rule by the people” We vote for Members of Parliament ( MPs)and Councillors to represent us We can make our voice heard and can make a change through voting

British Values – Democracy - BAES We choose our class representative at Learner Forums We say what we think in the Learner Satisfaction Survey and our views are listened to and improve practice We debate and discuss relevant issues and topics openly and safely

British Values – Rule of Law No one is above the law Laws protect everyone Laws are fair and clear Innocent until proved guilty

British Values – Rule of Law - BAES We agree our ground rules and respect them We know our rights and responsibilities as learners We understand and follow the policies provided in the Learner Handbook

British Values – Mutual Respect and Tolerance We treat everyone fairly We treat with dignity and respect: All backgrounds and cultures All ages All genders and sexualities All religions and beliefs

British Values – Mutual Respect and Tolerance- BAES We celebrate and value our diversity We take part in all faith and cultural celebrations We recognise that people have different opinions and we accept and respect them even if we do not always agree with them

British Values – Individual Liberty We have freedom of speech We have freedom of choice

British Values – Individual Liberty - BAES We express our views freely and can agree or disagree We are encouraged to make choices about our progression and career in a supportive and safe environment We can campaign for causes we care about and choose to participate in enrichment activities

What do British Values mean to you ?

Responsibilities Rights To treat others with dignity and respect To challenge inappropriate behaviours in others To respect the authority and decisions of others To be treated with dignity and respect To be treated fairly and without discrimination To disagree and present alternative views

To deal with conflict constructively Rights Responsibilities To be consulted on decisions that affect my learning To have my contribution recognised To challenge and be assertive To recognise the needs of my organisation and my fellow students To thank and recognise the efforts of others To deal with conflict constructively