1. Prevent SUPPORT STRATEGY
British values and the curriculum
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2. Learning Objectives
To introduce students to the Prevent Agenda and Fundamental British Values and why this is so important.
Define what British Values are and how this is applied in the classroom and workplace
Describe what extremism is and how to challenge this

3. What is the Prevent Duty & British Values?
Preventing people being drawn into terrorism has never been more important. In August the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) raised the threat level to severe, the second highest level, in response to the heightened threat facing the country.
Prior to this, in December 2013, the Prime Minister’s Taskforce looked at what more could be done to tackle extremist activity that “creates an environment for radicalising individuals and could lead them on a pathway towards terrorism.”
One of the recommendations stemming from the report was to put Prevent on a statutory footing, and as a result a new statutory duty to have regard to prevent people being drawn into terrorism was introduced as part of the February 2015 Counter- Terrorism and Security Act.
All colleges and education and training providers understand the need to safeguard their learners from harm, and the risk from radicalisation of any type is no different. However, how radicalisation is tackled can vary from place to place and from organisation to organisation. The aim of the Prevent duty and accompanying guidance therefore is to set out the activities that provide a clear framework that all organisations should follow in order to minimise the risk and protect their learners.

4. What are British Values?
The Prevent duty requires providers and practitioners to exemplify British values in their practice and to use opportunities to explore British values and to challenge extremism.
British values are defined as including:
democracy
the rule of law
individual liberty and mutual respect
tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs”

5. Behaviour in the classroom & workplace
Effective learning takes place in the workplace and classrooms where there is tolerance and mutual respect as set out in the Equality Act and where those with the protected characteristics receive fair treatment, so that all are treated equally.
Protected characteristics are:
 age;
 disability;
 gender reassignment;
 marriage and civil partnership;
 pregnancy and maternity;
 race;
 religion or belief;
 sex;
 sexual orientation.
All students must follow the college code of conduct which requires you to behave with tolerance and mutual respect of others.
If you don’t show tolerance and mutual respect in the workplace, you will not work effectively with your colleagues and if you have contact with customers or clients, they will find an alternative supplier if they are not treated with mutual respect and tolerance. The Equality Act of 2010 also requires that no-one in the nine protected groups is discriminated against. There is case law which shows that the Equality Act rights are being enforced against businesses and the public sector.

6. How British Values are applied in the classroom
Effective learning takes place in the workplace and classrooms where there is tolerance and mutual respect as set out in the Equality Act and where those with the protected characteristics receive fair treatment, so that all are treated equally.
Protected characteristics are:
 age;
 disability;
 gender reassignment;
 marriage and civil partnership;
 pregnancy and maternity;
 race;
 religion or belief;
 sex;
 sexual orientation.
All students must follow the college code of conduct which requires you to behave with tolerance and mutual respect of others.
If you don’t show tolerance and mutual respect in the workplace, you will not work effectively with your colleagues and if you have contact with customers or clients, they will find an alternative supplier if they are not treated with mutual respect and tolerance. The Equality Act of also requires that no-one in the nine protected groups is discriminated against. There is case law which shows that the Equality Act rights are being enforced against businesses and the public sector.

7. How British Values are applied in the workplace
If you don’t show tolerance and mutual respect in the workplace, you will not work effectively with your colleagues, and if you have contact with customers or clients, they will find an alternative supplier if they are not treated with mutual respect and tolerance.
The Equality Act of 2010 also requires that no-one in the nine protected groups is discriminated against. There is case law which shows that the Equality Act rights are being enforced against businesses and the public sector.

8. Democracy Definition:
Democracy can be seen as a state of society characterised by equality of rights and privileges. It can also refer to our nation’s electoral systems.
In college we promote the importance of democracy through such things as:
Students being encouraged to consider alternative pathways in lessons.
Learner Voice feedback as part of teaching & learning observations, carried out by independent staff.

9. Individual Liberty Definition:
Individual liberty suggests the free exercise of rights generally seen as outside Government control .
In college we promote the importance of independent liberty through such things as:
Students can choose a method od study that meets their personal circumstances and responsibilities
Students encouraged to voice views in lessons in a formative manner.
Students offered autonomy over choices regarding academic pathways.

10. Rule of Law Definition:
All people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced.
In college we promote the importance of rule of law through such things as:
There is a shared classroom code of practice.
Marking and feedback set clear boundaries which are explained clearly to students.
Accountability is stressed to all stakeholders including staff [teacher’s Standards], students [Student Code of Conduct],and Governors.
Students are made aware of all college and awarding body policies and procedures that they must follow

11. Mutual Respect Definition:
The proper regard for an individual’s dignity, which is reciprocated.
In college we promote the importance of mutual respect through such things as:
Classroom code of practice.
Equality & diversity policies

12. Tolerance of Those with Different Faiths and Beliefs
Definition:
A fair, objective, and permissive attitude to those whose faith and beliefs may differ from one’s own.
In college we promote the importance of tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs through such things as:
Observance of multi-faith celebrations
Acceptance of faith symbolism.
Access to a prayer room

13. Extremism and how to challenge this
The Prevent duty is not intended to stop students debating controversial ideas. If students make comments which could be regarded as extremist you will be encouraged to:
• think critically
• consider whether the evidence they have is accurate and full
• consider whether they have received an partial and/or unsustainable interpretation of evidence
• consider alternative interpretations and views
Staff should use opportunities to challenge extremist narratives through discussion with student or apprentices. If staff do not feel confident in challenging extremist ideas with their student or apprentices they should ask for support.
If student or apprentices behave in a way which contravenes the equality and diversity aspects of the code of conduct which they have signed then this is a disciplinary issue e.g. refusing to work with a gay student or apprentice or a student or apprentice of a different ethnicity. It should be dealt with through normal provider disciplinary processes.